farm foreman / woman

Tasks

• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Monitoring animal health
• Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
• Treat livestock health issues
• Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Formulate feeding program
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Maintain work records and logs
• Perform general farm duties

Equipment and machinery experience

• Milking system (automated)

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

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 48 hours per week