Beef Cattle Farm Ops Lead (Hands-On)

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 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.