Work For Foreigners: Farm Jobs in Canada With Sponsorship — Ontario

Build a Rewarding Career in Modern Swine Production with Hands-On Animal Care in Rural Strathroy, Ontario
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Swine Technician
Employer: Kuijpers Key Farm Limited
Location: Strathroy, ON
Wage: $25.00 Per Hour
Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full time
Schedule: Morning, Weekend
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

Job Overview
Kuijpers Key Farm Limited is seeking a reliable and hardworking Swine Technician to support daily hog and pig farming operations in Strathroy, Ontario. This is a hands-on agricultural position suited to someone who enjoys working with animals, follows farm procedures carefully, and can perform physically demanding tasks in a busy livestock environment. The successful candidate will assist with feeding and tending animals, maintaining clean and sanitary barns and pens, and supporting the overall health, comfort, and welfare of the herd. This permanent full-time opportunity offers a competitive wage of $25.00 per hour, employer-paid training, health benefits, and a rural work environment. LMIA sponsorship is available for qualified international candidates.

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant experience in swine farming, livestock care, animal husbandry, or a related agricultural environment
• Previous experience handling hogs or pigs is an asset
• Experience with livestock feeding, barn sanitation, and routine animal care is an asset

Work Site Environment

• Hog and pig farming environment
• Hands-on hog management and livestock care
• Dusty conditions
• Noisy environment
• Exposure to farm and livestock odours
• Rural agricultural setting

Work Setting

• Rural area
• Farm-based work environment
• Regular work around hogs, pigs, barns, pens, and livestock facilities
• Morning and weekend work as required by farm operations
• Physically active position involving regular movement and animal care duties

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Feed and tend hogs and pigs according to established farm routines and feeding schedules
• Monitor animals regularly and observe their general health, behaviour, appetite, and condition
• Assist with maintaining appropriate care, comfort, and welfare standards for the herd
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards, pens, and other livestock areas
• Remove waste, bedding, and debris to maintain clean and sanitary animal housing areas
• Follow established farm procedures for animal handling, feeding, sanitation, and biosecurity
• Assist with routine livestock management activities as directed by farm supervisors
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, tools, and equipment
• Report unusual animal behaviour, signs of illness, injuries, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor
• Work cooperatively with other farm employees to complete daily livestock care and facility maintenance tasks
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures when working around animals, machinery, and farm facilities

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding work involving regular standing, walking, bending, crouching, lifting, and reaching
• Ability to work for extended periods in an active livestock environment
• Ability to perform repetitive animal care and cleaning duties
• Comfortable working in dusty, noisy, and odorous farm conditions
• Strong attention to detail when monitoring animals and maintaining clean facilities
• Ability to follow established procedures and safety instructions carefully
• Willingness to work morning and weekend schedules according to farm requirements

Personal Suitability

• Organized and able to maintain consistent daily farm routines
• Team player who works effectively with other farm employees and supervisors
• Reliable and dependable with strong attendance and punctuality
• Physically capable of performing demanding livestock and farm duties
• Patient and comfortable working with animals
• Strong attention to detail when observing animal health and maintaining facilities
• Responsible and safety-conscious when handling livestock and farm equipment
• Willingness to learn new livestock management techniques and farm procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision when required
• Adaptable to changing farm conditions and daily production needs
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Honest, dependable, and committed to animal welfare and responsible farm practices

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Health care plan
• Free parking available
• Parking available
• Learning and training paid by employer
• Other benefits as provided by the employer

Who Can Apply to This Job?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents of Canada
• Candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
• International candidates eligible for LMIA sponsorship

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website