livestock foreman/woman

KCL Cattle Company Ltd; Coaldale; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural firm in Coaldale, Alberta is looking for an experienced agricultural supervisor. You will manage livestock, oversee farm operations, and ensure adherence to safety procedures. Applicants should have at least 1 year of experience and be prepared for physically demanding work in rural settings. Competitive benefits include health and dental plans and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Life insurance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in agriculture or livestock handling.
• Ability to work under pressure and physically demanding conditions.
• Ability to maintain detailed financial and performance records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct artificial insemination and manage livestock health.
• Supervise farm workers and oversee breeding programs.
• Coordinate safety procedures and maintain quality control.

Skills

Animal handling

Farm safety procedure knowledge

Record maintenance

Team leadership

Operating farm machinery

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

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

• Dusty
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Livestock

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Maintain financial and production records
• Coordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding programs
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Other benefits