farm operation supervisor

Government of Canada; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario, is seeking individuals with 1-2 years of experience in agricultural livestock service. Responsibilities include supervising farm activities, maintaining quality control, and ensuring bio-security procedures are followed. A college diploma and First Aid Certificate are required. This role mandates working on-site only, emphasizing tasks like brush clearing, livestock handling, and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in agricultural settings required.
• First Aid Certificate is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Clear and collect brush and debris.
• Direct feed inventory and grooming activities.
• Supervise general farm workers.
• Maintain livestock performance records.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.

Skills

Handling animals

Farm machinery operation

Supervision

First Aid Certification

Education

College diploma, 1-2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 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
• Chicken farming
• Livestock

Responsibilities

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Direct farm feed inventory activities
• Direct farm grooming activities
• Handling animals
• Marking livestock as proof of ownership
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Select livestock for sale
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Credentials

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Agricultural livestock service