Beef Cattle Farm Manager

Bacres Grain; Warwick; On-site; CAD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP match

Employer-paid benefits

Ownership opportunity

Job summary

Group Solum in Watford is seeking a hands-on agricultural leader to oversee operations across four beef cattle farms, supervise contractors, and drive two new cattle barn projects. You will lead teams, ensure project timelines, and maintain day-to-day operations with accountability and ownership.

The role rewards hands-on expertise in cattle farming with significant autonomy, growth opportunities, and a strong benefits package, including RRSP matching and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience working with cattle and livestock.
• In-depth understanding of farm and agricultural operations.
• Proven experience leading people, contractors, and farm operations.
• Strong organization, time management, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without letting things fall through the cracks.
• Practical problem-solving and independent decision-making.
• Strong communication and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in the day-to-day operations across four beef cattle farming operations.
• Help manage construction, contractors, timelines, and completion of new cattle barns.
• Coordinate maintenance, repairs, facility improvements, and ongoing projects.
• Lead and hold employees and contractors accountable.
• Support cattle care, feeding, water, bedding, manure management, and facility conditions.
• Identify inefficiencies, waste, and potential issues before they become bigger problems.
• Maintain organized quotes, schedules, project notes, maintenance records, and follow-ups.
• Work with suppliers, veterinarians, nutritionists, contractors, and internal management.
• Coordinate with cropping operations where cattle and cropping activities overlap.
• Make practical decisions independently and know when to escalation issues.

Skills

Cattle experience

Farm operations

Leadership

Contractor coordination

Project management

Job description

Group Solum · Churchill Line, Watford · Full time

$100,000 to $150,000 a year

This isn't a role for someone who wants to simply keep things running.

We're looking for a hands‑on agricultural leader who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the team to get the job done, understands cattle, knows how farms operate, and takes ownership from start to finish.

You’ll oversee and support operations across four beef cattle farms, help manage the construction of two new cattle barns, lead employees and contractors by example, and make sure projects, maintenance, and day‑to‑day operations stay on track.

What You’ll Get

• $100,000-150,000 annual salary
• 100% employer paid benefits for you and your dependents
• RRSP match
• Leadership role with significant ownership, autonomy, and opportunity for growth
• Opportunity to help shape two new cattle facilities
• Hands‑on agricultural environment with variety and responsibility

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Lead and actively participate in the day-to-day operations across four beef cattle farming operations
2. Help manage construction, contractors, timelines, and completion of new cattle barns
3. Coordinate maintenance, repairs, facility improvements, and ongoing projects
4. Lead and hold employees and contractors accountable
5. Support cattle care, feeding, water, bedding, manure management, and facility conditions
6. Identify inefficiencies, waste, and potential issues before they become bigger problems
7. Maintain organized quotes, schedules, project notes, maintenance records, and follow‑ups
8. Work with suppliers, veterinarians, nutritionists, contractors, and internal management
9. Coordinate with cropping operations where cattle and cropping activities overlap
10. Make practical decisions independently and know when to escalation issues

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings:

1. Extensive hands‑on experience working with cattle and livestock
2. In depth understanding of farm and agricultural operations
3. Proven experience leading people, contractors, and farm operations
4. Strong organization, time management, and follow‑through
5. The ability to manage multiple priorities without letting things fall through the cracks
6. Practical problem‑solving and independent decision‑making
7. Strong communication and accountability

Strong assets include: farm or cattle operation management, construction experience, livestock facility construction, contractor/project coordination, managing multiple farms, and experience with budgeting, quoting, or scheduling.

No specific degree or formal certification is required. We value practical agricultural experience and a strong ability to get the job done. If you grew up farming or have spent your career working in agriculture, we are the right place for you.

Pay: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

Experience

Beef cattle farming: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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