Animal Care Specialist

Semex; Kemptville; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural organization in Kemptville, Ontario is seeking an Animal Care Specialist to join its dedicated team. The ideal candidate will possess strong livestock handling skills and experience in operating farm equipment. This role involves responsibilities such as semen collection, feeding, and general farm maintenance. Semex fosters an engaging work environment focused on employee investment and success, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about agricultural care.

Qualifications

• Strong agricultural experience including livestock care.
• Valid Driver's ID required.
• Ability to operate farm equipment and good mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct semen collection and feed bulls.
• Maintain farm equipment and clean barns.
• Perform seasonal crop work.

Skills

Livestock handling

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Farm equipment

Job description

Kemptville, Ontario

Full Time - Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm with rotating weekends)
Kemptville, Ontario

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 an individual for the role of Animal Care Specialist within the Kemptville 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 requires working a day shift from 6:30am to 3pm and requires working rotating weekends and statutory holidays as scheduled.

Responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's ID
• 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.