Animal Care Specialist

Semex; Guelph; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization is seeking an Animal Care Specialist for their Guelph facility. Responsibilities include semen collection, feeding and caring for bulls, and operating farm equipment. The role requires a High School Diploma and strong agricultural experience, including livestock handling. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment focused on employee development.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of livestock care.
• Ability to handle large bulls physically.
• Strong agricultural experience, including livestock handling & care.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Semen collection.
• Feeding and caring for bulls.
• Operating farm equipment.
• Mechanical and manual barn cleaning.

Skills

Livestock handling

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Farm equipment

Job description

Dayshift - 6:30am to 3pm

Semex is a dynamic global organization that is committed to developing and delivering innovative genetic solutions. We believe that people truly are the cornerstone of our success, and that our employees are our most important asset.

We are currently seeking two individuals for the role of Animal Care Specialist within the Guelph production facility. The successful candidate must have a good knowledge of livestock care and be physically capable of handling large bulls. Hay, silage and manure handling are part of the regular job duties.

This position is Monday to Friday and requires working a rotational weekend shift.

Responsibilities include:

• Semen Collection
• Feeding and caring for bulls
• Operating farm equipment
• Mechanical and manual barn cleaning

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• High School Diploma
• Valid driver's license
• Strong agricultural experience, including livestock handling & care
• Ability and experience operating farm equipment; solid mechanical aptitude
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team

If you are looking for an organization that invests in its people, is engaging, flexible and striving for betterment this is the opportunity for you! At Semex, we demand the best of ourselves, our company and what we do for our customers.

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.