farm manager

Sunterra Farms Ltd.; Rimbey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural business in Rimbey, Alberta is seeking a full-time farm manager for hog and pig farming. Responsibilities include handling animals, maintaining equipment, and managing farm operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to work in a physically demanding environment. This position offers a salary between $60,000 to $75,000 annually with opportunities for benefits and paid training.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in hog and pig farming.
• Ability to handle animals and monitor their health.
• Experience in managing farm operations.

Responsibilities

• Handle animals and monitor their health.
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment, and buildings.
• Manage overall operation of the farm.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organization

Team player

Tools

Feeding and watering system

Tractor

Job description

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Job details

• Location Rimbey , AB T0C 2J0
• Salary 60,000 to 75,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 45 to 50 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

• Hog and pig farming
• Dusty
• Hot
• Odours

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
• Manage overall operation of farm
• Maintain financial and production records
• 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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system
• Tractor

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Physically demanding
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

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

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2025-12-01