About this role
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots. Corn farming. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Odours. Outdoors. Grain, oil and forage crop. Livestock. Work setting: Rural area. Tasks: Cut agricultural crops. Develop specific plans to prioritize. Diagnose livestock health issues. Direct farm feed inventory activities . Handling animals. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Treat livestock health issues. 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. Formulate feeding program. Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records. Select livestock for sale. Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs. Maintain work records and logs. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Perform general farm duties. Supervision: 5-10 people. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated manure handling or storage system. Feeding and watering system. Storage and silage system. Tractor. Area of specialization: Agricultural livestock service. Beef cattle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Large workload. Personal suitability: Excellent oral communication. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.