farm operation supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

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

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
• Chicken farming
• Livestock

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Direct farm feed inventory activities
• Direct farm grooming activities
• Handling animals
• Marking livestock as proof of ownership
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Select livestock for sale
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Agricultural livestock service