Western started in 1958 and has grown to a standing capacity of 100,000 head. Today’s business operations also consist of a number of ancillary business units including commodity trading, finance, production research, software development, cattle management services, trucking and more.
Western is recognized internationally for leadership in development of production, management and marketing strategies. For implementation of leading edge technologies and production systems, Western’s 120+ employees are rich with advanced science, production and agribusiness credentials and find Western a rewarding, professional career choice.
We offer competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package and offer growth and development of our employees.
If you value a respectful, proud, team orientated environment within a very unique "Western Culture", we encourage you to consider the following career opportunities:
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Management Positions
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General Manager of Cattle Production (GMCp)
Western is looking for a General Manager of Cattle Production that has a combination of education, experience and demonstrated ability in:
Leadership:
The ability to select, motivate, manage and coordinate cattle department staff performance using a strategic and structured staff management system that results in high levels of employee satisfaction and job performance whilst delivering on corporate goals and objectives. All skills of communication, team building, motivation and more are critical to this area of responsibility.
Business Skills:
A background of feedlot cattle production expertise developed from education and past hands-on experience in managing operational units and utilization of advanced cattle production technologies and systems, all the while utilizing knowledge gained from education and training in managing a larger, often complex business unit.
Strategic Skills:
The planning, organizing and implementation of a departmental business plan which fits into the overall corporate plan. This involves strategic capabilities in the areas of planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring, performance assessment, staff training and more in a heavily data-based environment are needed.
Understanding the management and application of research projects and data analytics are key skills in this knowledge-driven system.
Although successful GM’s will be provided with training and support they require to develop their skills for the position, a minimum of BSc and 5 years related industry experience in intensified animal production is required.
Familiarity with the Canadian cattle industry structure, issues and history would be considered an asset but not crucial. This is a professional position with significant opportunity for responsibility, growth and development.
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I.A.M. Supervisor Positions - High River (1) Mossleigh (1)
Two employment opportunities exist at Western Feedlots Ltd for the positions of I.A.M. Supervisor at our High River and Mossleigh locations.
The IAM Supervisor(s), report to the Cattle Manager, and are responsible for the ongoing safe and efficient operation of the IAM barn and processing. The successful applicants will have good leadership skills, good knowledge of cattle processing operation, good computer skills, and sound knowledge and skills of safe work practices.
The successful applicant will have good leadership and supervisory skills; good knowledge of all aspects of cattle operations; good computer skills; and sound knowledge and skills in safe work practices.
Relevant experience in feedlot cattle operations is essential.
The minimum educational requirement is high school graduation and some post secondary courses. Equivalent education or experience may be considered.
Alberta Agriculture’s Green Certificate would be an asset.
Production Positions
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Production Positions
No openings at this time.
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