Swine Specialist - VISA TN (candidates from Mexico and Canada Only)

This position is open only to citizens of Canada or Mexico under the TN Visa program.

About the role

The Pig Specialist is a key member of a team responsible for the daily care and well-being of all animals to achieve the farm’s production goals.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water animals, clean and disinfect pens and barns.
• Label animals for identification.
• Move animals, using appropriate personal protective equipment, through breeding, gestation, and farrowing phases into appropriate barns and pens.
• Monitor sows during farrowing and assist during the birthing process.
• Ensure piglets are cared for according to warming box, treatment, and nurse-sow policies.
• Process piglets by tail docking, injecting, and castrating.
• Administer vaccines according to health protocols to protect animals from disease.
• Identify animals by age and weight for weaning and transport to customers.
• Observe animals in heat for boar exposure.
• Artificially inseminate sows.
• Maintain accurate records of animal identification, breeding, farrowing, and treatment procedures.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Adhere to all biosecurity policies and protocols to ensure animal health.
• Control ventilation to ensure proper airflow for animal comfort.
• Maintain proper hygiene in facilities.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment, buildings, barns, and pens.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Mexican citizenship.
• University degree and professional license in an agricultural field (e.g., Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Science, General Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering, or related field).
• Professional transcript (Kardex profesional).
• Passport valid for at least 3 years.
• No prior experience or English language skills required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of people management principles, leadership techniques, and resource management.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to focus on minute details of tasks.
• Organized, following systematic methods for task completion.
• Reliable and dependable, with required attendance.
• Responsible and accountable for conduct.
• Adaptable, with flexibility to adjust tasks and schedule based on daily needs.

Education

Graduate with a 4-year degree in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Animal Breeding, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, or another acceptable related field.

Physical Demands

• Lift/Carry:
  • 10 lbs or less – Frequently
  • 11-20 lbs – Frequently
  • 21-50 lbs – Frequently
  • 51-100 lbs – Occasionally
  • Over 100 lbs – Not Applicable
• Stand: Constantly
• Walk: Constantly
• Sit: Occasionally
• Handling/Fingering: Constantly
• Reach Outward: Frequently
• Reach Above Shoulder: Frequently
• Push/Pull:
  • 12 lbs or less – Frequently
  • 13-25 lbs – Occasionally
  • 26-40 lbs – Occasionally
  • 41-100 lbs – Occasionally
• Climb: Occasionally
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat or Kneel: Occasionally
• Bend: Frequently

Occasionally: Up to 33% of the time (0–2.5+ hrs/day)
Frequently: 33% to 66% of the time (2.5–5.5+ hrs/day)
Constantly: More than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as needed.