Animal Care Supervisor

Semex; North Grenville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global organization is seeking an Animal Care Supervisor in Kemptville, Ontario. This full-time role requires overseeing daily animal care and semen collection while ensuring high standards of production and animal health. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of herd management experience and strong skills in delegation, communication, and coordination. The position involves supervising a team and collaborating with various departments, while upholding biosecurity protocols to maintain optimal health and safety standards in the facilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of herd management experience is essential.
• Must possess planning and coordination skills.
• Effective delegation and clear communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily animal care activities.
• Ensure bull health and wellness in collaboration with veterinarian.
• Monitor adherence to biosecurity protocols.
• Supervise approximately 9-12 direct reports.

Skills

Herd management experience

Planning and coordination

Clear communication

Delegation

Software skills (AX, SharePoint, ADP)

Job description

ANIMAL CARE SUPERVISOR

Kemptville, ON
Permanent, Full Time

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.

The Kemptville housing team is seeking to add an Animal Care Supervisor to join this growing and evolving team. This role is responsible for partnering with the Animal Care leadership team in leading and coordinating the daily animal care and semen collection process with a focus on maximizing production, semen quality and animal health.

Responsibilities:

• Animal Care, coordination and participation in all animal care activities including but not limited to feeding, bedding, hoof trimming etc.
• Maintaining bull health and wellness in collaboration with the corporate veterinarian
• Monitoring and ensuring Biosecurity protocols are followed
• Semen Collection, coordination and participation in semen collection activities
• Facilities and Equipment management to ensure maintenance and safety
• Daily supervision and direction to direct reports (approx. 9-12 direct reports)
• Probationary and performance reviews on all direct reports
• Employee time-card entry for payroll
• Collaboration with external departments such as R&I, Marketing & Talent Management

Skills:

• 3-5 years of herd management experience
• Planning and coordination of workload
• Delegation
• Clear communication both written and verbal
• Comfort and understanding with tools and software such as AX, SharePoint and ADP

At Semex, we demand the best of ourselves, our company and what we do for our customers.

If you have the skills to meet this challenging position, please apply using the link below or by visiting our website:

Website: www.semex.com

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Please contact: [e-mail]

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