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Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers  (NOC 8253)
Annapolis Valley Region
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Farm supervisors supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers and perform general farm duties. Specialized livestock workers carry out feeding, health and breeding programs on dairy, beef, sheep, poultry and hog farms and may also supervise general farm workers and harvesting labourers.

cattle herdsperson, dairy herdsperson, farm foreman/woman, farm supervisor, feedlot foreman/woman, hog operation supervisor, horse trainer, poultry farm foreman/woman, ranch foreman/woman, swine herdsperson, vegetable farm foreman/woman.

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Farm supervisors perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers
  • Supervise breeding programs and harvest operations
  • Develop work schedules and establish procedures
  • Maintain quality control and production records
  • Perform general farm duties.

Farm supervisors may specialize in dairy, poultry, swine, beef, sheep, fruit, vegetable, mixed, specialty and equine farms.

Specialized livestock workers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Formulate a feeding program
  • Maintain livestock performance records
  • Carry out a pasture or pen breeding program
  • Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems
  • Train horses
  • Perform general farm duties
  • May supervise general farm workers and harvesting labourers.

Specialized livestock workers usually specialize in one type of farm animal, such as beef cattle, dairy cattle or swine.

Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Berwick, Bridgetown, Hantsport, Kentville, Middleton, Windsor, Wolfville

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Education & Job Requirements for Farm Supervisors and Specialized Livestock Workers in Annapolis Valley Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Local Employment Requirements

Physical Requirements:
- This occupation typically requires good near and far vision.
- There is usually a need for workers in this occupation to have the ability to communicate verbally.
- The occupation can involve significant physical activity with good upper limb mobility.
- Strength to handle loads of up to 20 kg may be required.

[Report Publication Date: 2011-06-21 |  Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
0-2 years

Specific Skills:
Perform general farm duties. Recognize and treat certain livestock health problems.

Additional Skills:
Maintain livestock performance records. Maintain quality control and production records.

Essential Skills:
Working with others, oral communication, problem solving, reading text, numeracy and job task planning and organizing.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

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