Animal Care Specialist (Afternoon)

Semex; Guelph; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global organization as an Animal Care Specialist, where your passion for livestock care will shine. This role involves working an afternoon shift, handling large bulls, and ensuring their well-being through feeding, care, and maintenance of facilities. With a focus on teamwork and effective communication, you'll contribute to a culture that values its employees as its greatest asset. Enjoy a range of perks, including health and wellness programs, a pension plan, and a fun work environment. If you're ready to make a difference in the agricultural sector, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Afternoon shift premium

Health & wellness programs

Full benefits

Pension plan

Bonus program

Fun social activities

Qualifications

• Strong agricultural experience, including livestock handling & care.
• Ability to operate farm equipment with solid mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Semen collection, feeding and caring for bulls.
• Operating farm equipment and maintaining facilities.

Skills

Livestock handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Farm equipment

Job description

Afternoon Shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm with rotating weekends)

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 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 requires working an afternoon shift from 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm and requires working rotating weekends and statutory holidays as scheduled.

What you will do:

• Semen collection
• Feeding and caring for bulls
• Operating farm equipment
• Maintenance of facilites

What you need to be successful:

• 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

Why join Semex?

• Afternoon shift premium ($)
• Health & wellness programs
• Full benefits
• Pension plan
• Bonus program
• Fun social activities and so much more!

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.