dairy farm foreman / woman

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Dairy
• Livestock

Work setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
• 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
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system

Area of specialization

• Agricultural livestock service
• Cattle breeding
• Dairy cattle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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 authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• 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?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available