manager, farm

Managers in agriculture plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations and functions of farms. They are responsible for growing crops, raising and breeding livestock, poultry and other animals, marketing farm products and enhancing farms? sustainability through, notably, the implementation of new technologies. They usually own and operate their own establishment.

• Manage the overall operations of a farm, ranch or orchard
• Determine the amount and kinds of crops to be grown and livestock to be raised
• Organize and co-ordinate planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities; raising and breeding of livestock and poultry
• Hire and manage farm personnel
• Establish a marketing program
• Develop and keep financial and production records
• Purchase farm machinery, livestock, seed, feed and other supplies
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings
• Perform farming duties.
• May collect data and use digital technology tools and equipment to enhance the sustainability of the farm.

*Requirements:*

• Prior experience working with live animals (1 - 7 months)
• Must be able to handle moderate, physical labour, standing for extended periods of time, walking, etc.

Please note AI is not currently used in our recruitment processes. These vacancies are replacement roles (not new vacancies).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person