G.W.G. Heeg Farms is hiring
Farm Operation Supervisor with LMIA

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Dairy
• Grain, oil and forage crop
• Livestock

Work setting

• Rural area
• Remote location
• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Develop specific plans to prioritize
• Monitoring animal health
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work
• 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 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
• Maintain equipment
• Establish work schedules and procedures
• Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated manure handling or storage system
• Bulk handling system
• Feeding and watering system
• Milking system (automated)
• Tractor
• Forklift
• Farm truck
• Skidsteer

Area of specialization

• Dairy cattle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Leadership

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site housing options