farm supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 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
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• Treat livestock health issues
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain quality control and production 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

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Experience and specialization

Type of heavy equipment operated

• Loader

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Skidsteer

Area of specialization

• Agricultural livestock service

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)