Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
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
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Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots
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Odours
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Outdoors
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Grain, oil and forage crop
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All weather conditions
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Cut agricultural crops
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Develop specific plans to prioritize
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Diagnose livestock health issues
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Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities
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Direct farm feed inventory activities
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Direct farm grooming activities
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Handling animals
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Implement soil fertility programs
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Level earth to fine grade specifications
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Marking livestock as proof of ownership
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Monitor the calving process
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Monitoring animal health
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Organize tasks to accomplish the work
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Oversee the activities of clearing the fields
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Seed cutting
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Soil fertility programs
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Treat livestock health issues
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Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
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Maintain financial and production records
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Negotiate with clients for provision of services
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Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
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Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
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Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
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Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
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Formulate feeding program
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Maintain livestock performance records
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Maintain quality control and production records
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Select livestock for sale
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Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
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Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations
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Train horses
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Maintain work records and logs
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Hire and train staff
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Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
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Perform general farm duties
Supervision
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Physically demanding
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Large workload
Personal suitability
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.