animal nutritionist

Fortified Nutrition Limited; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Lethbridge, Alberta, seeks an experienced candidate passionate about environmental work. This role includes conducting environmental impact assessments, data analysis, and providing expert advice to governments and organizations. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least 2 years of relevant experience, with a willingness to travel. The position offers comprehensive health benefits and financial incentives, including bonuses and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Commission

Mileage paid

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Willingness to travel for work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental impact reports for industries and governments.
• Conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling techniques.
• Plan and conduct studies of the environment and wildlife.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Green job

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Prepare environmental impact reports for industries, governments or the general public
• Study, identify and classify plant specimens
• Provide advice to senior managers and officials
• Conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling techniques
• Maintain, update and manage health information databases
• Participate in the commercialization of new products
• Perform administrative tasks
• Conduct experiments in plant or animal growth, heredity and breeding
• Plan and conduct studies of the environment, and of the population, distribution, structure and functional characteristics and behaviour of plants and animals
• Prepare reports and plans for management of renewable resources
• Produce reports
• Recruit and hire staff
• Study, identify and classify animal specimens
• Conduct research in biotechnology to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
• Monitor health care programs
• Present the views of an association or organization to members, the media and the general public
• Organize conferences and meetings
• Produce newsletters, magazines and other documents
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Provide consulting services to government and other organizations
• Conduct interviews
• Conduct literature reviews
• Act as liaison within organization between staff and management around wellness issues
• Design and implement health and wellness projects or programs
• Interpret trends and developments on health issues
• Conduct evaluations and assessments of health projects and programs
• Develop policies, standards and guidelines
• Co-ordinate workshops
• Produce articles to provide health information to association or organization members
• Co-ordinate multidisciplinary projects
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Monitor and compile research results
• Offer mentoring
• Monitor and evaluate

Experience and specialization

Policy and program experience

• Nutrition

Area of work experience

• Agriculture
• Food or dairy products
• Research and development

Medical specialization

• Nutrition and metabolism

Area of specialization

• Animal husbandry

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Time management

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)