farm supervisor

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
• Livestock combination farming
• Other miscellaneous animal farming
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Monitoring animal health
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Maintain equipment and supplies

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Haying equipment
• Farm truck

Area of specialization

• Cattle breeding

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking