Farm foreman/woman | LMIA Approved
Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd. based in Macleod, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Farm foreman/woman. Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd. is a farm which deals with various animals, fruits, and vegetables, from which they supply various products to the markets. Our well trained and professional team continuously strives to deliver outstanding results for both costumers and staff. We have efficient and well-trained staff who help us to meet the expectations of the people. The candidates who will get selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible. This position of Farm foreman/woman is approved by LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).
Job Description:
Employer Name: Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd.
Position: Farm foreman/woman
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $22.00 hourly 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent employment – Full time
Location: SE-21-9-26 W4 Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0
Shifts: Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Flexible Hours, Early Morning
Work setting: Rural area, Staff accommodation available
Supervision: 1 to 2 people
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 to less than 3 years’
Equipment and machinery experience: Automated manure handling or storage system, Bulk handling system, Feeding and watering system, Fertilizer applicator, Harvesters, Storage and silage system, Tractor
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, be physically demanding
- The candidates should be able to work with attention to detail
- The candidates should be able to sit, stand, walk for extended periods
- The candidates should be willing to for overtime
- The candidates should be able to handle large workload
- The candidates should be able to work in beef cattle ranching and farming including feedlots, hay farming, grain farming, and other miscellaneous crop farming
- The candidates should be able to work in dust, noise, odours, and outdoors
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be organized, reliable, should have excellent oral communication, and be able to work as a team player
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to feed inventory, do handling animals and monitoring animal health
- The candidates should be able to assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
- The candidates should be able to develop work schedules and establish procedures, ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, formulate feeding program, maintain livestock performance records
- The candidates should be able to maintain quality control and production records, recognize and treat certain livestock health problems, select livestock for sale
- The candidates should be able to maintain work records and logs, operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, perform general farm duties
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume, and References attesting experience) through below mentioned details.
By Email:
henry@vhffarms.com
By mail:
P.O Box 2517
Fort Macleod, AB
T0L 0Z0
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!