farm foreman/woman

Government of Canada; Saint-Isidore; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Canada is seeking a Farm Supervisor to manage animal health, supervise milking operations, and ensure farm safety procedures are followed. The successful candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience and must work onsite in a physically demanding, outdoor environment. Responsibilities include monitoring livestock health and maintaining production records.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose livestock health issues and monitor animal health.
• Supervise milking operations for quality control.
• Implement and ensure safety and bio-security procedures.

Skills

Diagnose livestock health issues

Handling animals

Monitoring animal health

Organize tasks

Supervise milking operations

Implement farm safety procedures

Maintain records

Operate farm machinery

Perform general farm duties

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Feeding and watering system

Milking system (automated)

Tractor

Job description

Overview 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

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Dairy

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location

Responsibilities Tasks

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system
• Milking system (automated)
• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Dairy cattle

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Team player