Factory Job in Canada with Sponsorship — Alberta

Grow Your Livestock Career in Alberta with Hands-On Swine Care, Breeding Support, and Modern Barn Operations
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Pork Production Technician
Employer: Olynorth Farms LP
Location: Falher, AB
Wage: $19.11 Per Hour
Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full time
Schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

Job Overview
Olynorth Farms LP is hiring a skilled and dependable Pork Production Technician to support daily swine production and barn operations in Falher, Alberta. This role is ideal for someone with practical hog-farm experience who takes animal care seriously and can work efficiently in a busy, production-focused environment. You will be responsible for monitoring animal health, supporting breeding and farrowing routines, administering treatments as directed, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring bio-security and safety standards are followed every day. If you are a reliable technician who can work independently, communicate clearly, and handle physical farm work in all conditions, this permanent full-time opportunity offers long-term stability in a rural setting with staff accommodation available.

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant swine/livestock farm experience

Work Site Environment

• Hog and pig farming and hog management operations
• Dusty, noisy conditions with strong odours
• Work in all weather conditions (rural/remote farm environment)

Work Setting

• Rural area in and around Falher, AB
• Staff accommodation available
• Remote location
• Various farm locations as required by operations

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Handle animals safely and confidently, following low-stress handling practices and farm protocols
• Monitor animal health and condition daily, identifying early signs of illness, injury, stress, or production issues
• Diagnose livestock health issues and escalate concerns promptly according to farm procedure
• Treat livestock health issues and provide routine care as directed
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under the direction of a veterinarian and/or farm management
• Perform pig littering activities, including:
  • Clipping needle teeth
  • Docking tails
  • Administering iron and other required medications
  • Identification of piglets
  • Castration
• Feed and tend animals to support growth, welfare, and production targets
• Organize tasks and prioritize daily work to meet barn schedules and time-sensitive needs (farrowing, treatments, movements)
• Carry out pasture or pen breeding programs and support breeding schedules and procedures
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs as assigned
• Maintain livestock performance records, including production, health, breeding, and treatment documentation
• Maintain quality control and production records to support farm compliance and performance tracking
• Select livestock for sale based on direction and farm standards
• Set and monitor water lines, air flow, ventilation, and temperature in barns and pens to maintain animal comfort and barn performance
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment used in barn and farm operations
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens to maintain hygiene and reduce disease risk
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed consistently, including controlled access practices and sanitation routines
• Detect disease and health problems in livestock (and report any observed concerns immediately)
• Perform general farm duties and support the team during high-workload periods
• Maintain work records and logs and write basic daily progress reports

Area of Specialization

• Swine

Safety and Bio-Security Expectations

• Strict adherence to bio-security procedures is required to protect herd health
• Consistent use of required PPE and hygiene procedures (boot changes, handwashing, sanitation steps)
• Strong attention to safe work practices around animals, machinery, and barn systems
• Accurate medication handling and recordkeeping is essential

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently and stay productive with minimal supervision once trained
• Work under pressure in time-sensitive livestock situations (health events, farrowing schedules, barn issues)
• Physically demanding work including handling animals and heavy loads
• Frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling
• High attention to detail for health observations, treatments, and records

Personal Suitability

• Excellent oral communication and ability to report issues clearly and promptly
• Excellent written communication for accurate logs, treatment notes, and daily reports
• Team player who supports barn goals and cooperates with coworkers across shifts
• Flexible and willing to adjust duties based on barn priorities and livestock needs
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent with attendance
• Quick learner who follows procedures carefully and asks questions when needed
• Calm temperament and good judgement when working with livestock
• Strong sense of responsibility for animal welfare, cleanliness, and bio-security compliance
• Detail-oriented, especially with treatments, identification, and recordkeeping

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Other benefits (as provided by the employer)

Who Can Apply to This Job?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
• International candidates (LMIA sponsorship available for qualified applicants)

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website