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Join Our Team as a Farm Manager!

Are you passionate about agriculture and ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic farming environment? Klaas and Alice van der Wal are seeking a dedicated and experienced Farm Manager to oversee our operations in beautiful Homewood, MB. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our beef cattle ranching and farming activities while managing a diverse range of responsibilities.

About the Role

As a Farm Manager, you will play a crucial role in the overall operation of our farm. Your expertise will guide our planting, cultivating, and harvesting activities, ensuring the health and productivity of our livestock and crops. This permanent position requires a commitment of 30 hours per week and offers a competitive salary of $23.00 hourly.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan for crop growth by considering water saturation, light, and temperature.
• Coordinate planting and cultivating activities.
• Handle animals and monitor their health.
• Implement soil fertility programs and manage feed inventory.
• Organize planting, cultivating, and crop harvesting activities.
• Prepare clean, dry areas for calving and monitor the calving process.
• Maintain farm machinery, equipment, and buildings.
• Purchase necessary supplies including machinery, livestock, seed, and feed.
• Establish marketing programs and maintain financial and production records.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff and/or volunteers.
• Perform general farm duties as needed.

Work Environment

This role is set in a rural area and involves working in various conditions, including:

• Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots.
• Exposure to dust, noise, and odours.
• Outdoor work with grain, oil, and forage crops.

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 to less than 3 years in a related field

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Familiarity with the following equipment is essential:

• Feeding and watering systems
• Fertilizer applicators
• Harvesters
• Storage and silage systems
• Tractors and trucks

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

This position requires:

• Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina for handling heavy loads and performing demanding tasks.
• Flexibility to work under pressure and manage a large workload.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.

Personal Suitability

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Efficient interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Initiative, judgment, and a commitment to values and ethics.

Additional Benefits

• On-site housing options available.

Screening Questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

If you are ready to embrace this exciting opportunity and make a significant impact in the agricultural sector, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Klaas and Alice van der Wal!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.