livestock foreman/woman

Sumas Mountain Farms; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumas Mountain Farms in Abbotsford, BC is seeking experienced on-site staff to manage livestock care across beef cattle, poultry, and organic farming operations. The role requires handling animals, monitoring health, and maintaining production records as part of day-to-day farm activities.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in livestock farming, are physically able to perform demanding tasks, and hold a valid driver's license for operating farm equipment and transporting goods

Qualifications

• On-site beef cattle and poultry farm environment.

Responsibilities

• Handling animals and monitoring animal health.
• Monitor the calving process and assist as needed.
• Carry out pasture or pen breeding programs.
• Formulate and implement feeding programs.
• Maintain livestock performance records and logs.
• Supervise breeding and other livestock programs.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Perform general farm duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organized

Team player

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

No degree certificate or diploma

Tools

Tractor

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

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
• Broiler and other meat-type chicken production
• Layer poultry farming
• Livestock combination farming
• Organic farming
• Sheep farming
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Treat livestock health issues
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor

Area of specialization

• Beef cattle

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player