Pork Production Technician
Back to Career ListingProvide care for piglets and hogs in breeding, farrowing and feeder stages. Provide treatments and vaccinations. Perform artificial insemination. Prepare for shipping. Keep records. Maintain facility.
Outlook
Limited
Wage
Low: $15.87
Median: $21.63
High: $40.87
Training
- Apprenticeship: Combination of in-school and on the job training. Apprenticeship training and certification in the trade is voluntary.
- Apprenticeship Technical Training:
- Other Training:
- University of Manitoba
- Assiniboine Community College, Red River College, Manitoba Pork Council and and University of Manitoba (joint training).
- Contact Apprenticeship Manitoba for more information.
Places of Employment
Specialized farms.
Regulated
No
Hours
Shift work, irregular hours