Farm Foreman/woman

Delta Cattle; Coaldale; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Job summary

Delta Cattle Ltd. is seeking a Farm Foreman/woman to supervise general farm workers, manage animal health, and coordinate crop and livestock operations. The role involves handling livestock, implementing safety procedures and maintaining records, with on-site work only.

No formal degree is required; 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred. English language skills are necessary for daily coordination in a rural Alberta farm setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience in farming or supervisory roles
• No degree, certificate or diploma required
• English language proficiency required for work
• Ability to supervise farm workers and maintain production records

Responsibilities

• Handle animals and monitor animal health
• Treat livestock health issues
• Develop and implement farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Provide crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Coordinate and supervise general farm workers and harvest labourers
• Ensure safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain livestock performance records and production logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Skills

English

Teamwork

Animal handling

Safety awareness

Supervisory skills

Equipment operation

Education

No degree

Tools

Automated irrigation system

Automated manure handling

Feeding/watering system

Fertilizer applicator

Harvesters

Sprayer/duster

Tractor

Forklift

Haying equipment

Job description

Delta Cattle Ltd. is actively seeking a qualified Farm Foreman/womanto join our team!

About the Company

We are an agricultural operation that strives to profitably and efficiently produce healthy, wholesome beef in an environment that fosters safe, enjoyable and satisfying work for family, staff and local community while encouraging animal welfare, environmental and economic sustainable practices. We value our employees even more than the delicious beef we produce. Our goal is to hire and retain the best employees. We view the workplace as a place to be able to grow, learn, laugh and be productive. We as a farm encourage three off-site educational experiences per year as well as on- the-job training opportunities.

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Hay farming
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Livestock

Work setting

Rural area

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Treat livestock health issues
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Automated manure handling or storage system
• Feeding and watering system
• Fertilizer applicator
• Harvesters
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Forklift
• Haying equipment

Area of specialization

• Agricultural livestock service
• Agricultural crop service
• Beef cattle

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan