farm manager

Government of Canada - Western; Rimbey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agricultural institution in Rimbey, Alberta seeks an experienced individual to manage farm operations. Responsibilities include animal health management, maintaining equipment, and leading a team. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a relevant role without needing a formal degree. This position requires attention to detail and effective communication skills while working in demanding physical conditions.

Benefits

Health care plan

Bonus

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Bondable and must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Handle animals and monitor their health.
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment, and buildings.
• Manage overall operation of the farm.
• Maintain financial and production records.
• Supervise staff and volunteers.

Skills

Handling animals

Monitoring animal health

Maintaining farm machinery

Supervising staff

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Feeding and watering system

Tractor

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On Site

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

Work Site Environment

• Hog and pig farming
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

Work Setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
• Manage overall operation of farm
• Maintain financial and production records
• Perform general farm duties
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
• Weaning

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system
• Tractor

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities