livestock foreman/woman

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

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Dusty
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Livestock

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Marking livestock as proof of ownership
• Monitoring animal health
• Treat livestock health issues
• 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
• Select livestock for sale
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Maintain work records and logs
• Hire and train staff
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available