Overview
Farm supervisor Jobs in Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada at FOX DAIRY FARMS LTD
Durée de l’emploi:
Permanent
Langue de travail:
Anglais
Heures de travail: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:
Education
No degree, certificate or diploma
Work site environment
Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
Chicken farming
Hog and pig farming
Other miscellaneous animal farming
Sheep farming
Odours
Dairy
Livestock
Work setting
Remote location
Staff accommodation provided
Tasks
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
Develop specific plans to prioritize
Diagnose livestock health issues
Direct farm feed inventory activities
Direct farm grooming activities
Handling animals
Marking livestock as proof of ownership
Monitoring animal health
Organize tasks to accomplish the work
Perform pig littering activities such as clipping needle teeth, docking tails, administering iron and other medication(s), identification of piglets, and castration
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
Maintain financial and production records
Negotiate with clients for provision of services
Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
Select livestock for sale
Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
Maintain work records and logs
Hire and train staff
Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
Perform general farm duties
Supervision
11-15 people
Equipment and machinery experience
Milking system (automated)
Tractor
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Tight deadlines
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Large workload
Personal suitability
Excellent oral communication
Organized
Team player
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently a student?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Experience
Experience an asset
Other benefits
Free parking available
On-site housing options
Title: Farm supervisor
Company: FOX DAIRY FARMS LTD
Location: Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care (Animal / Pet Care, Agriculture / Farming, Environmental Protection)
