Farm Supervisor

Embro, Ontario, Canada

50 acres or more

About

Message
  • Opportunity available:
  • On-farm employment
  • Available facilities and equipment:
  • Other
  • Preferred arrangement model:
  • Partnership
  • Available acreage:
  • 50 acres or more
  • Soil type on farm:
  • Other soil type
  • Clay loam
  • Clay
  • Sand
  • Loam
  • Sandy loam
  • Current farming practices:
  • Conventional
  • Current land use:
  • Other use
  • Preferred farming experience for farmer:
  • No preference
  • Desired farming practices by a new farmer:
  • Conventional
  • Agricultural products I am interested being cultivated on my property:
  • No preference
  • Years experience of new farmer:
  • 1-2 years

Farm description

Dairy Farming

Farm opportunity

Company: Grenellen Farms Ltd. Business Information: Dairy Farming Business Address: 356677, Line 35 Embro, ON N0J 1J0 Work Location: same as above Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Job Description: • Co-ordinate and supervise the work of dairy farmers • Supervise and oversee breeding and other livestock-related programs • Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed • Maintain quality control and production records • Develop work schedules and establish procedures • Monitoring animal health • Maintain work records and logs • Perform general farm duties • Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment • Train staff 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 Requirements: - Education: Completion of secondary school is required - Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a farm supervisor, if candidate does not have at least 2 years of experience, a college certificate or other specialized training in agriculture is required. - Ability to supervise 2-4 people - Equipment and Machinery Experience (asset): Tractor, Automated manure handling or storage system and Milking system (automated) Salary: $18.00 – $20.00 Hourly, 50 - 60 Hours per week Benefits: Accommodation available at a discounted rate. If the candidate is willing to relocate, we will help with the cost of transportation Important Information: Position requires extended work hours and flexibility in scheduling Monday to Friday from 5:00am to 12:00pm and from 15:00pm to 18:00pm Must work a second weekend from 5:00am to 12:00pm and from 15:00pm to 18:00pm – sometimes switch weekends according to company’s requirements Work location: rural area Area of specialization: dairy farming Apply by e-mail to: sonya_shantz@hotmail.com Apply by mail to: 336698, Line 33 RR3 Embro, ON N0J 1J0