Animal Care/Herdsperson

WestGen; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized animal care facility is seeking a part-time Animal Care/Herdsperson to tend to animals in their reproductive programs. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and reporting health concerns. Candidates should have proven animal husbandry experience and be able to work independently in various conditions. The role offers hourly compensation between $23 and $27.

Responsibilities

• Timely feeding, cleaning, and care of animals in reproductive programs.
• Report any concerns regarding animal wellbeing to management.
• Assist with herd health matters and introduce new animals.
• Maintain and use equipment safely as part of daily chores.
• Participate in additional tasks for livestock husbandry.

Skills

Animal husbandry experience

Communication skills

Good documentation practices

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of animal welfare

Observation and assessment of animal behavior

Constructive concern raising

Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions

Job description

The ARC is hiring! We are currently looking to fill the part-time position of Animal Care/Herdsperson to tend the animals in the ARC (Advanced Reproductive Centre) facility. The position is Monday to Friday mornings and late afternoons, with every other weekend shifts from 6-8am and 4-6pm.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely feeding, cleaning, and care of animals within the IVF and other reproductive programs, maintaining wellbeing to support elite standards and results.
• Report to management any concerns of injury, sickness, or other matters pertaining to animal wellbeing within the reproductive programs.
• Assist on routine herd health matters and the introduction of new animals into the system.
• Maintain and safely use equipment and machinery (skid steer, blowers, etc.).
• Perform basic chore work and upkeep related to livestock husbandry as part of weekday responsibilities; participate in additional tasks as required in the best interest of the ARC.
• Operate and care for machinery safely after receiving correct instruction.

Qualifications

• Proven and demonstrated animal husbandry experience
• Ability to communicate on all levels
• Appreciates the importance of good documentation
• Ability to work under a specified system without supervision
• Knowledge of basic animal welfare with regards to sickness or injury, attending to each individual animal
• Ability to observe and assess animal behavior (e.g., heat detection)
• Ability to raise concerns in a constructive and acceptable manner
• Ability to work outdoors and indoors in the adverse conditions typically encountered in agriculture

Compensation

Compensation, depending on experience, is between $23 – 27 / hour.

If you enjoy working independently and are looking for part-time work, we invite you to apply!

The ARC is located at WestGen, 1625 Angus Campbell Road, Abbotsford. If you are interested, please email Teresa Born, HR Manager @ [e-mail]