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livestock foreman/woman

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

About the role

Overview

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots Broiler and other meat-type chicken production Layer poultry farming Livestock combination farming Organic farming Sheep farming Outdoors

Work setting

Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

Handling animals Monitor the calving process Monitoring animal health Treat livestock health issues Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs Formulate feeding program Maintain livestock performance 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

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

Tractor

Area of specialization

Beef cattle

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Large workload

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Organized Team player

About Sumas Mountain Farms

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Sumas Mountain Farms is the only producer of 100% certified-organic, lifetime grass-fed & finished beef in the Lower Mainland of BC. We also offer organic chicken, eggs and pastured pork. Located near Vancouver, BC.

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