About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots. Corn farming. Dusty. Noisy. Odours. Outdoors. Dairy. Livestock. Tasks: Diagnose livestock health issues. Handling animals. Monitor the calving process. Monitoring animal health. Treat livestock health issues. 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. 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. Prevent and treat lameness by hoof trimming. Supervision: 5-10 people. Equipment and machinery experience: Automated manure handling or storage system. Feeding and watering system. Harvesters. Milking system (automated). Tractor. Area of specialization: Beef cattle. Dairy cattle. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Personal suitability: Organized. Leadership. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.