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Position profile:
The Ranch Foreman is responsible for implementing the day to day activities of Norheim Ranching as laid out by the General Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing day to day operations for Norheim Ranching, overseeing all shop activities, and overseeing cow herd operations.
Good understanding and knowledge of livestock related agriculture and experience in the livestock industry considered a strong asset.
Strong mechanical ability (professional training is an asset but not required)
Experience in cow / calf production agriculture
Welding skills are an asset
Valid class 5 license + clean drivers abstract
Valid class 1A license or ability to obtain license
For full job description please email chelsea.norheimranching@sasktel.net
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
Type Of Livestock Specialization
- Beef cattle
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Maintain livestock performance records
- Maintain quality control and production records
Specific Skills
- Supervise breeding programs and harvest operations
- Supervise farm operations
- Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
- Perform general farm duties
- Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
- Carry out a pasture or pen breeding programs
Type of Equipment
- Trucks
- Tractors
- Seed drill
- Manure handling or storage system
- Crop sprayers or dusters
- Swather or combine
Type of Farm Operations
- Livestock
- Grain, oil seed, forage crop