Position Announcement
Ranch General Manager
Olson Bison Conservation Ranches
Southern Alberta, Canada
A great opportunity exists for a highly motivated, dedicated individual to help manage a large integrated bison conservation
and ranching operation, with locations in the beautiful Canadian Prairies (Southern Alberta and Manitoba). We are environmentally
responsible with all of our stock raised naturally and grass finished. The ranches are home to several scientific research studies.
We are looking for an experienced hands on general manager with main responsibilities including:
- Manage overall ranch operations
- Supervise ranch staff, including local ranch managers
- Prepare budgets for ranches and work with office staff in following financial controls
- Meet bison conservation guidelines on all ranches
- Develop tourist program for the ranches
- Report to the Chief Executive Officer
Education:
- A Bachelor's degree in production agriculture, agriculture economics, agriculture business, ranch management or related subject
- An advanced degree in related subject would be highly desirable
- Additional training desirable in low stress livestock handling, holistic resource management, ranching for profit, range land monitoring, employee management, communication or like disciplines
Experience:
- 15 years "hands on" ranch management experience
- Experience with handling livestock - experience with bison production desirable
- Experience with native range management
- Good communication skills and the ability to deal well with people
- Good knowledge of herd health
- Capable of establishing and following budgets
- Some tourism experience would be desirable
Compensation: Market competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications ($ 80,000 to 120,000)
Base Location: Southern Alberta, Canada. Accommodation is available on the ranch.
This position provides a unique opportunity to a responsible, experienced, entrepreneurial ranch manager to grow with a dynamic and progressive ranching operation.
This is a non smoking, non drinking environment. Interested parties should submit a resume outlining qualifications to:
Olson Bison Conservation Ranches
Fax: (403) 974-3427
e-mail: david@olsonlemons.com