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Olymel

Animal Care Worker

  • Ange-Gardien, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Original job description

Eastern Swine Production, specifically Olymel s.e.c. (also known as F. Ménard), is seeking several employees interested in participating in swine production while ensuring compliance with the highest standards of the pork industry. This includes implementing appropriate livestock management practices and adhering to animal welfare standards.

Farm Duties

  • Conduct daily inspections of the animals, barns, and production equipment to ensure the farm operates efficiently and safely;
  • Feed and water the animals;
  • Provide basic animal care;
  • Perform minor maintenance on equipment and farm facilities, including cleaning and washing duties;
  • Follow and apply animal-related programs and protocols, including biosecurity, animal welfare, and herd management practices;
  • Assist the Animal Care Technician with various farm tasks, including:

Farrowing Department (Maternity Unit)

  • Prepare farrowing rooms;
  • Dock piglets’ tails and administer iron injections;

Gestation Department (Breeding Unit)

  • Detect sows in heat (estrus);
  • Verify and monitor pregnancy status of sows;

Finishing Department

  • Perform daily herd care and monitoring activities;
  • Carry out any other related duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile

  • Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle required;
  • Detail-oriented, responsible, and committed to quality;
  • Passionate about animal care and welfare;
  • Team player, versatile, and physically fit;
  • Eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.

What Olymel Offers

  • Stable, permanent employment;
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
    • Hourly wage ranging from $16.60 to $19.37, including position-based bonuses according to experience and individual qualifications;
    • Comprehensive group insurance program;
    • Retirement savings plan;
  • Flexible daytime and weekend schedules, typically 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., depending on the farm and department, based on a 40-hour work week;
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
  • Employee recognition program;
  • Discounts on company products;
  • Annual work clothing allowance;
  • Access to various corporate discount programs;
  • Employee referral program;
  • Active social and recreation club.
Interested in Joining Us?

If you are passionate about animals and would like to be part of a dynamic team, we invite you to submit your application by email to: ressourceshumainesfmenard@olymel.com.
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Responsibilities

Inspect animals, barns, and equipment; feed and care for livestock; and perform cleaning and minor maintenance to support safe, efficient farm operations. Follow biosecurity, animal welfare, and herd management protocols, and assist with farrowing, gestation, and finishing department tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must have a valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle, and should be responsible, detail-oriented, physically fit, and committed to animal welfare and quality. The employer seeks a versatile team player who is eager to learn; no specific education or prior experience requirement is stated.

Skills

  • Animal Care
  • Animal Welfare
  • Livestock Management
  • Swine Production
  • Biosecurity
  • Herd Management
  • Animal Feeding
  • Animal Health Monitoring
  • Estrus Detection
  • Pregnancy Monitoring
  • Farrowing Room Preparation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Farm Facility Cleaning
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork
  • Physical Fitness

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Group Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Company Product Discounts
  • Annual Work Clothing Allowance
  • Corporate Discount Programs
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Social and Recreation Club

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Categories

  • Agriculture
  • Food & Beverage
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • Swine Production
  • Animal Care
  • Animal Welfare
  • Livestock Management
  • Biosecurity
  • Herd Management
  • Farrowing
  • Maternity Unit
  • Gestation
  • Breeding Unit
  • Finishing Department
  • Piglet Tail Docking
  • Iron Injections
  • Estrus Detection
  • Pregnancy Monitoring
  • Animal Feeding
  • Farm Inspections
  • Barn Maintenance
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Farm Facility Cleaning
  • Driver's Licence
  • Reliable Vehicle
  • Food Production

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