Animal Scientist I, Bovine Nutrition

TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods as an Animal Scientist I to transform cattle production practices through data-driven insights. This role ensures optimal cattle performance and health through expert consultation and collaboration within a dynamic team. The position supports a sustainable agricultural future and values diverse contributions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in ruminant nutrition or a related field required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in agricultural environments and consultation.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with cattle performance, health, and welfare.
• Conduct on-farm visits and support feeding initiatives.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations through data analysis.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Education

Master of Sciences or PhD in Ruminant Nutrition, Animal Science, or Related Field

Job description

TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods (TAC) is a great place to work. You can see it in our team members. The diversity of the team and their unique contributions set us apart from the competition. Our success is based as much on our future friendly team as the innovative technology solutions we offer.

Our team members include people like you – enthusiastic, innovative, passionate and energetic. We believe that you'll find our high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging and financially rewarding.

Ready to transform agriculture through data-driven nutrition solutions?

TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods (TAC) is leveraging world-leading technology and innovation to create better producer-to-consumer outcomes in the agriculture and food industry, with particular expertise in beef cattle production and health management. We're building a unified, trusted, and sustainable value chain that enables efficient production and logistics while lowering environmental impact. Our diverse team of enthusiastic, innovative, and passionate individuals sets us apart and drives our success, bringing together expertise in veterinary medicine, cattle production, and agricultural technology.

Our team and what we will accomplish together

We deliver actionable digital solutions and data insights that connect global supply chains, improving the safety, quality, and sustainability of food and consumer goods, with specialized focus on beef cattle operations, feedlots, and related agricultural services. Our innovative solutions and purpose-built applications serve every participant in the supply chain, from seed manufacturers and farmers to grocery stores and consumer goods companies.

We are seeking an Animal Scientist I, for our bovine practice, who will join a team of animal scientists and practitioners across multiple locations in Canada and globally. This position is based at our Lethbridge, Alberta location. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing expert nutritional consultation and support to our clients, ensuring optimal performance, health, and welfare of their cattle.

What you’ll do

• Assist clients in obtaining optimal performance, health, and welfare while supporting economic returns through efficient production animal management.
• Provide the most up-to-date and professional consultation services to help cattle producers raise healthy, productive cattle.
• Conduct regular on-farm visits with clients and management to support feeding initiatives.
• Review client data and research to provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Work with an amazing team of nutritionists, veterinarians, researchers, and others every day.

What you bring

• Master of Sciences or PhD focusing on ruminant nutrition, animal science, range management, or a related field is required.
• Strong communication and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze data and research to provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Dedication to assisting clients in achieving optimal cattle performance and health.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals.
• Practical experience in on-farm consultation and management.
• Flexibility to work in various agricultural environments and adapt to changing conditions.

Great-to-have

• Proficiency in conducting and applying advanced research in ruminant nutrition.
• Practical experience in on-farm consultation and management.
• Experience working in diverse agricultural environments globally

Join us

Collectively, our talented team and integrated solutions uniquely position us to transform collaboration within the industry at a global level, empowering and connecting producers to consumers for a more efficient, sustainable future.

Everyone belongs at TELUS Agriculture and Consumer Goods (TAC). It doesn't matter who you are, what you do or how you do it, at TAC, your unique contribution and talents will be valued and respected. Because the more diverse perspectives we have the more likely we are to crack the code on what our customers want and our communities need.

Do you share our passion for enabling remarkable human outcomes?

Together, let's make the future friendly.

Accessibility

TAC is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.