Genetic Production Technician (Swine Tech)

Acufast Ltd; Spiritwood; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonus

Employee referral program

Pension with 4% employer match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AcuFast Ltd is hiring full-time Genetic Production Technicians for our Spiritwood, Saskatchewan facilities. Successful candidates will assist Production Technicians with animal care and general farm tasks, with opportunities under SINP immigration pathways.

Ideal applicants live nearby or are willing to relocate; visa sponsorship is not stated. Attractive wages and benefits accompany a collaborative, safety‑driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and reliable.
• Team player with good collaboration.
• Strong organization and communication with attention to detail.
• Able to manage priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Driver’s license required.
• IELTS score of at least 4 in all sections (General Module).
• College certificate or equivalent training in agriculture or livestock husbandry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to achieve department goals.
• Ensure health, handling, and comfort of sows, gilts, and piglets with daily health checks and proper ventilation/temperature.
• Weigh, sort, handle and/or move pigs.
• Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks including maintenance of feed and water systems.
• Power wash empty pens and prep rooms for animal entry.
• Keep accurate records on animals (e.g., identification).
• Follow PPE requirements and barn biosecurity protocols.
• Maintain barn/office cleanliness and assist with laundry duties.
• Perform other general farm duties as required.

Skills

Self-motivated and reliable

Team player

Organization & attention to detail

Prioritization & problem-solving

Education

Agriculture or livestock husbandry certificate

Job description

AcuFast is looking for keen individuals who are thrilled to join us in our goal of building the future of pork production. We empower our people by supporting and encouraging them to grow personally as well as professionally. We are currently looking for highly motivated people to fill several full-time Genetic Production Technician positions in our production facilities in Spiritwood, Saskatchewan. The successful candidate would ideally live in the surrounding communities, but foreign recruits are also welcome to apply as we hire through the Saskatchewan Immigration Nomination Program (SINP). These positions are responsible for assisting other Production Technicians in routine animal care and general farm tasks to ensure the welfare and well-being of the animals.

This position will include the following responsibilities and day-to-day functions but is not limited to:

• Work as a team player by accomplishing specific department duties and farm goals,
• Ensuring proper health, handling, and comfort of sows, gilts, and piglets, i.e.: daily health checks and monitoring/maintaining proper ventilation and temperature,
• Weigh, sort, handle and/or move pigs,
• Feed, water, vaccinate, and perform general animal husbandry tasks including basic minor maintenance tasks to ensure feed and water systems are working properly,
• Power washing empty pens and prepping rooms for animal entry,
• Keeping accurate records on all animals as requested, i.e.: pig identification,
• Working safely and wearing appropriate PPE while performing all job duties,
• Ensure the barn’s biosecurity protocol is followed by all staff and visitors,
• Assist with maintaining barn, office cleanliness, and laundry duties.
• Performing other general farm duties as required.

The successful candidate would ideally possess the following qualifications and experiences:

• Self-motivated and reliable,
• Team player,
• Outstanding organization and communication skills and demonstrates attention to detail,
• Able to manage priorities and solve problems in a fast-paced environment,
• Driver’s license,
• A college certificate or other specialized training in agriculture or livestock husbandry with 1-2 years of experience would be an asset,
• Foreign recruits are required to have an IELTS score of at least 4 in all sections of the General Module Test,
• Shares in AcuFast’s core values.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary with wages ranging from $17.00 -$25.00/hr. and are based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications,
• Production bonus,
• Employee referral program,
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, with a 4% employer match,
• Inclusive work environment,
• Dynamic and challenging work for talented individuals.

About Us

AcuFast provides pork producers across North America and worldwide with breeding stock and innovative genetic and reproduction solutions. We work side by side with pork producers and industry partners to build the future of pork production together. It is a future where cutting-edge science and proven farm practices meet, ensuring the health of pigs, producers, and consumers for generations to come. We have a team of keen and innovative thinkers. You will love it here.

This position will remain posted until filled. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. AcuFast is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration.