Livestock Specialist

URUS Group

Alberta

On-site

CAD 50,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Extended medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading global agriculture firm seeks a skilled Livestock Specialist to manage the care of cattle. Responsibilities include routine care, equipment operation, and maintaining health protocols. Candidates should have over 5 years of livestock handling experience and strong communication skills. Located in Canada, this full-time position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as extended medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

5+ years of previous livestock handling experience.
Comfortable working with large animals.
Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform regular livestock care including feeding and cleaning.
Assist with health testing and veterinary treatments.
Operate company farm equipment and vehicles.

Skills

Large animal handling

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in agriculture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Handle sires of varying ages and sizes in a calm, confident manner for optimum production
Work in a system using established protocols
Perform regular livestock care including feeding, cleaning, moving cattle, assisting with health testing and veterinary treatments, and other routine tasks
Operate company farm equipment and vehicles
Clean and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Comfortable working with large animals
Ability to perform occasional planned weekend duties
Capability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
Capacity to work on feet and stand for long periods of time
Willingness to learn and follow company protocols
5+ years of previous livestock handling experience
Experience detecting health and disease symptoms in cattle
Ability to perform basic equipment and building maintenance repairs
Post-secondary education in agriculture or related field
Basic computer skills working with Microsoft Office

CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL LIVESTOCK SPECIALIST

Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team environment
Effective communicator with attention to detail
Keen sense of attention to safe working practices and strong awareness of surroundings
Willingness to grow and develop both personally and professionally

Details

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 CAD
Benefits: Extended medical, dental and vision benefits, STD, LTD and Life Insurance, HSA and Group RRSP Plan
This position will be based out of our Balzac Headquarters at Rocky View County, T4B 2T3

About Us

Alta Genetics is a global leader in the production, marketing, and distribution of beef and dairy cattle genetics worldwide, with retail operations in 14 markets and partners in more than 55 wholesale markets. We provide dairy and beef consulting services and solutions in cow activity and health monitoring, calf nutrition, reproduction, and herd management programs. Through industry-leading training and development programs, Alta Genetics aspires to be the most resourceful, valuable, and trusted partner for progressive dairy farms and beef ranches that nourish the world through sustainable and profitable operations.

Alta has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.

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