Farm Foreman (NOC Code: 8252) | |
| Job ID | 55-8E-1A-ED-D2-9A |
| Company | St Brigid's Dairy |
| Location | Brussells |
| Province | Across Canada |
| Date Posted | 2021-02-03 |
| Posted Until | 2021-08-02 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Agriculture |
| Description | |
| Employment Terms: Full Time, Permanent Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform practical activities like driving tractors and operating machinery • Oversee and participate in the preparation and execution of the milking process. • Oversee the cleaning and sanitization of equipment and facilities • Arrange, maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and modern farm equipment. • Maintain and monitor quality of crop and dairy yield • Study implications of weather and prepare contingency plans. • Keep financial and production records up to date • Ensure crop farm and dairy farm activities comply with government regulations • Provide oversight and direction to employees in accordance with the company’s policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures • Provide management and oversight to direct reports including recruitment, on-boarding, performance management, employee development, training and general support. • Manage staff workloads including identification of priorities and distribution of duties. • Review and forward time records, additional hours and requests for time off for approval. • Ensure chemicals, medications and supplies are maintained at acceptable levels and submit purchasing requests as necessary. Working Hours: shift work between 5:00AM – 10:00PM, working hours may vary depending on stage of production, 1 varied day off per week | |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Salary | $20/hr for 42 hours/week |
| Education Requirements | College certificate or other specialized training in animal care or Agriculture is required |
| Essential Skills | - Experience or knowledge in organic farming/Management intrinsicve grazing preferred but not required - Must be familiar with tractors, storage and silage system, feeding and watering system, milking systems as well as manure handling and storage |
| Experience | A minimum of 5-year experience as a cattle farm supervisor/ foreman or crop farm supervisor/foreman within the last 10 years is required |
| Languages | English |
| Weight Handling | Must be physical fit and be able to lift 50lbs and above |
| Other | Work location: 42352 Brandon Rd., RR#5, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 |
| How To Apply | Mailing Address: 42352 Brandon Rd., RR#5, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 E-mail: hr.stbrigidsdairy@gmail.com Fax Number: 519-887-9781 Phone and in person: 519-887-9411 (Between 9:00AM to 3:00PM) |
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