Personal Suitability

Team player; Excellent oral communication; Organized

Specialized Livestock Workers Specific Skills

Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems; Formulate feeding program; Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs; Maintain livestock performance records; Select livestock for sale; Cattle training; Feed inventory; Handling animals; Livestock branding

Farm Supervisors Specific Skills

Maintain quality control and production records; Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers; Develop work schedules and establish procedures; Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs; Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Work Location Information

Rural area; Staff accommodation available; Remote location; Willing to relocate

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Large workload; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Dangerous; Outdoors; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot

Security and Safety Basic security clearance

Type of Farm Operations

Dairy; Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots

Area of Specialization

Dairy cattle; Beef cattle; Agricultural livestock service; Cattle breeding

Additional Skills

Perform general farm duties; Maintain work records and logs; Hire and train staff

Specific Skills Monitoring animal health

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English