livestock foreman/woman
Supervise and oversee breeding and livestock-related programs, including monitoring animal health and the calving process. Maintain performance records and operate farm machinery while performing general farm duties.
- On-site
- Abbotsford, BC
- Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Apply by Sep 18, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
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
What you’ll do
Supervise and oversee breeding and livestock-related programs, including monitoring animal health and the calving process. Maintain performance records and operate farm machinery while performing general farm duties.
Requirements
Requires at least 5 years of experience in livestock farming, specifically with beef cattle and farm machinery. A valid driver's license and the ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle are required.
Listed skills
- TeamworkPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Animal Handling
- Calving Process Monitoring
- Livestock Health Treatment
- Breeding Program Management
- Feeding Program Formulation
- Livestock Record Keeping
- Farm Machinery Operation
- Beef Cattle Specialization
- Manual Transmission Driving
- Teamwork
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
Job areas
- Agriculture
- Management & Leadership
- Trades
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 18, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
