05 Oct
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Western Ag Suuplyy
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Courtland
05 Oct
Western Ag Suuplyy
Courtland
Position Summary
Neil & Fernanda Campbell Farms Inc. is seeking a dedicated and experienced Turkey Farm Manager to oversee the daily operations of our brooder and finishing barns. This is hands -on, live- in position is suited to someone with strong livestock management, mechanical, organizational, and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Turkey Flock Management
· Prepare brooder and finishing barns for flock placements, ensuring proper bedding, heating, ventilation, feed, and water systems.
· Monitor flock health, bird growth, mortality, feed and water consumption, and barn conditions daily.
· Maintain accurate flock records, monitor performance targets, and report concerns to the owner/supervisor.
· Administer medication withdrawal protocols and humanely euthanize compromised birds using approved methods.
· Manage bird transfers, recovery pens, shipping preparations, and supervision of shipping crews.
· Maintain feed ordering schedules, retained feed samples, and flock documentation.
Farm Operations & Maintenance
· Operate and monitor Edge Controls, alarm systems, security systems, water treatment, and generators.
· Perform routine repairs and maintenance on barns, equipment, tractors, trailers, feed systems, heaters, and water systems.
· Maintain farm biosecurity, rodent control, composting, and compliance with On-Farm Food Safety and Flock Care Programs.
- Manage snow removal, driveway maintenance, groundskeeping, inventory of replacement parts, and general farm cleanliness.
- Assist with hay handling, crop-related activities, and building renovations or other projects as required.
Leadership & Administration · Independently manage daily farm operations and lead employees as required.
· Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with farm SOPs, management guides, and industry Codes of Practice.
· Conduct barn inspections at least twice daily, including weekends, and perform night inspections during early brooding and turkey shipping.
Abilities Required
· Operate the business independently.
· Lead & Manage employees.
· Time management & organization
· Barn checks on weekends
· Night shifts/inspections during brooding (first 2-3 days) and during supervising of shipping.
· Physical fitness (ability to lift turkeys up to 25kg, cardio for daily barn routines, hot workplace)
· Carpentry & Mechanical Skills
· Record keeping & compliance.
· Operate controls & security platform from computer & smartphone.
Qualifications
· High School Diploma. College Diploma or Certificate in Agriculture or Trades an Asset
· Experience in repair and maintenance of farm buildings and equipment (curtains, feedlines, heaters, water systems, tractors, implements, hydraulics etc.)
· Successful Farm Management Experience an Asset
Compensation & Incentives
· Base Salary $70,000 - $80,000 depending on Experience
· Shipping Bonus $28/hr (night supervision of the loading of turkeys)
· Flock Performance Incentives (livability, growth performance to target, profitability). Up to $3000 per flock, $12,000 per year.
Live- in Farmhouse
· 3-bedroom farmhouse (included – no smoking)
· Newly renovated with brand new appliances
· Responsible for Utilities (gas, electricity) & Monthly Water Heater/Water Softener Payments
Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
📌 Turkey Farm Manager (Courtland)
🏢 Western Ag Suuplyy
📍 Courtland