farm supervisor

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

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.

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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

First Aid Certificate.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Tractor.
• Haying equipment.
• Farm truck.

Area of specialization:

Cattle breeding.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.