Overview

Languages

English

Education

- No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Rural area
- Staff accommodation available
- Staff accommodation provided

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards
- Develop and guide the behaviour of farm animals
- Develop specific plans to prioritize
- Diagnose livestock health issues
- Direct farm feed inventory activities
- Handling animals
- Marking livestock as proof of ownership
- Monitor the calving process
- Monitoring animal health
- Organize tasks to accomplish the work
- Perform animal grooming activities
- Perform livestock feeding
- Track and report on current feed inventory
- Transport cattle to competitions and shows
- Treat livestock health issues
- Weaning
- Feed and tend animals
- Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
- Maintain financial and production records
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs




- 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 work records and logs
- Perform general farm duties

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

- Storage and silage system
- Tractor
- Farm truck
- Loader
- Manure spreader
- Skidsteer
- Forklift
- Hand tools

Area of specialization

- Cattle breeding
- Cattle genomics
- Beef cattle

Additional information

Personal suitability

- Organized
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Quick learner

Perks

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care advantages

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- In office housing options
- Other benefits
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available

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