Foreman/Woman, Dairy Farm Workers

Employer

Bertens Holsteins Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

Dairy

Work setting

Rural area

Tasks

• Conduct artificial insemination and spraying or shearing of livestock or disinfecting pens, barns or poultry houses
• Diagnose livestock health issues
• Handling animals
• Monitor the calving process
• Monitoring animal health
• Supervise milking operations to ensure work is done correctly
• Treat livestock health issues
• Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures
• Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Maintain livestock performance records
• Maintain quality control and production records
• Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs
• Maintain work records and logs
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties

Supervision

5-10 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Feeding and watering system
• Milking system (automated)
• Tractor

Area of specialization

Dairy cattle

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years