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Animal Care Technician - Summer Student Roles

Landmark, MB

Proudly raised; Responsibly made.

Canada Packers is building the global standard for sustainable pork. Raised with care. Crafted with purpose. Trusted around the world.

We are a values-based organization that thrives on collaboration.  Whether on a farm, production line, or in an office environment, team members embrace accountability and a continuous improvement mindset to drive sustained business growth.

Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your talent and passion can make a real impact!

About this opportunity:

Positions are available at the following locations:

  • Winland Sow                             (Domain, MB Area)

  • Bristol Sow                                (Carey, MB Area)

  • Portec                                      (St. Malo, MB)

  • KSG Nursery/Finisher                (Killarney, MB Area)

  • Plum Coulee                             (Plum Coulee, MB Area)

  • Stockdale Sow                          (Killarney, MB Area)

  • Blanshard Sow                          (Oak River, MB Area)

  • Bear Hills Sow                           (Perdue, SK

  • Horizon Sow                             (Dinsmore, SK)

  • ProWest Nursery                       (Hamiota, MB)

  • ProWest Sow 1B                       (Hamiota, MB)

  • Mineral Creek                           (Ethelbert, MB)

  • Interlake Swine Breeders           (Teulon, MB)    

  • Mountain View Pork                   (Ethelbert, MB)

  • Premium Gilt Site 2                   (Zhoda, MB)

  • Post Road Ventures                  (Gretna, MB)

  • Rosenfeld Piglets                      (Rosenfeld, MB)

  • B&R Feeders                            (Boissevain, MB)


POSITION SUMMARY
The Animal Care Technician works directly with the Team Lead and is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day activities in the barn. This position requires the person to be part of a team working towards specific production goals. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting with all areas of production including the feeding and general care of pigs, maintaining herd health and environment for pigs, pressure washing and preparing rooms,
as well as general maintenance and cleaning.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience in hog production will be considered an asset

  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Strong communication skills (oral and written)

  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously

  • A valid driver’s license or the ability to get to and from work located in a rural area is required

  • Weekend and holiday hours are required on a rotational basis


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:                                              
To work for the Province of Manitoba as a student employee, you must meet the following requirement:

  • At least 16 years of age at the time of employment

 

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