Farm foreman/woman
Grandview Cattle Feeders Ltd. based in SW27-10-21-W4, Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0 is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm foreman/woman who are self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The candidate who got selected will be required to start work as soon as possible. The vacancies refer to Permanent employment or Full time job. The shift timings include Day, Weekend, Early Morning and Morning. The position of Farm foreman/woman has been approved by the LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Employer Name: Grandview Cattle Feeders Ltd.
Position: Farm foreman/woman
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $27.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full time
Location: SW27-10-21-W4, Picture Butte, AB T0K 1V0
Job Description
- The candidate must be able to handle animals.
- The candidate will be responsible for animal health monitoring.
- The candidate will be responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.
- The candidate must ensure that farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
- The candidate must create a feeding program.
- The candidate must keep livestock performance records.
- The candidate must keep track of quality control and production records.
- The candidate must be able to recognise and treat certain livestock health issues.
- The candidate will be expected to keep work records and logs.
- The candidate will be responsible for hiring and training employees.
- The candidate must operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
- The candidate will be expected to carry out general farm duties.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- There are no standard education requirements such as a bachelor’s degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
- The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in a related industry.
- The candidate must be able to supervise 3 to 4 people.
- The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
- The candidate must be well-organized.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- Farm operations include beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots and livestock.
- The candidate must be able to work in dusty and hot conditions.
- The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
- The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
Work setting
- The candidate must be willing to work in a rural area.
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- The candidate must have prior experience operating a feeding and watering system, a tractor, and a forklift.
Area of specialization
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about agricultural livestock service and beef cattle.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should be able to work in fast-paced busy environment.
- The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
- The candidate must finished the work with in the given time line.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in sitting, standing, and walking positions.
- The candidate will be expected to manage a large workload.
Benefits
- Health and Financial benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan and Vision care benefits.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, apply through the given options.
By email