Maintenance Technician

Pig Improvement Company; Sorel-Tracy; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal genetics is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Sorel-Tracy, Canada. This role involves performing hands-on repairs and maintenance on farm equipment, assisting with barn renovations, and troubleshooting equipment failures. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience, a clean driver’s license, and a strong commitment to teamwork. The position offers a competitive salary of $24/hour CAD and opportunities for growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life insurance

Extended health coverage

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of maintenance experience in agriculture or manufacturing.
• Driver’s License with a clean background record.
• Willingness to shower in and out of the facility daily.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on repairs and maintain equipment.
• Assist with barn renovations and equipment installation.
• Analyze equipment failures and troubleshoot problems.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Technical maintenance

Job description

Role Overview

PIC Canada, a Genus Company, has an exciting opportunity. We are looking for aMaintenance Technician to perform hands‑on repairs, maintain equipment, and recommend improvements to boost efficiency. You'll also support farm operations with barn renovations, equipment installation, and system replacements. If you're excited about contributing to the future of agriculture, working around animals, and being part of a global leader in swine genetics, this role is perfect for you.

The Maintenance Technician has primary accountability for analyzing equipment failures, troubleshooting and diagnosing problems, performing hands‑on repairs, providing technical support, and documenting repairs and maintenance work, including any equipment changes. This role also supports farm operations by assisting with barn renovations, installing and assembling equipment like feeders and penning, and replacing roofing and feed systems as needed.

The position is located in our Carlyle, Saskatchewan location.The salary for this position is $24/hour CAD.

You Will

• Create and implement action plans to ensure the achievement of the maintenance department on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
• Assist in the development of, and deliver, the agreed upon budget area of responsibility which includes:
  • Ordering parts and supplies
  • Maintaining inventory levels of commonly used parts and supplies
  • Assisting with CapEx projects
• Maintain record keeping within all software platforms to ensure records are fully updated on a weekly basis.
• Provide technical maintenance support and guidance to employees and farm management, including but not limited to:
  • Assembly and installation of feeders
  • Assist with a complete demolition and renovation of required barns
  • Assist in replacing full tin roofs on the barns
  • Participate in a full renovation of finisher penning, which will include removing existing penning and replacing with new
  • Replace current PVC feed line with stainless steel feed line
• Be responsible for seasonal rodent control through maintaining an established bait station protocol.
• Develop control systems to decrease resource waste due to system malfunctions, including feed and water.
• Be accountable for weed management, including operating spraying tools and equipment to apply herbicide around complex areas.
• Be responsible for snow removal with heavy machinery if inclement weather arises due to late springs or early winters.
• Safely and effectively operate small hand tools and hand power tools.
• Safely and effectively operate farm machinery such as ATV’s, Skid Steers, or Tractors with various attachments for but not limited to renovation projects, mowing, roof repairs, or general groundskeeping tasks; maintain equipment before, during, and after use.
• Use judgment to identify and resolve day‑to‑day technical and operational problems.
• Review production schedules by farm, systems in place, process and workflows, computer programs, and other information to understand activities that take place in farms and how they are performed by staff.
• Implement emergency response programs to farm system malfunctions and train staff to identify emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and supervisors to achieve goals.
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures, including providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, access to adequate water and high‑quality feed, humane treatment, and proper care and euthanasia guidelines.
• Ensure the area of responsibility is accomplishing the following: adherence to the Company’s Safety Program requirements and guidelines, biosecurity protocols, environmental laws and procedures, compliance with all company policies, procedures and guidelines, willingness to change plans as needed, cleanliness and sanitation of the farm, and compliance with all environmental laws and procedures.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications: (required)

• A minimum of one year of maintenance experience working in an agriculture or manufacturing facility.
• Driver’s License with a clean background record.
• Strong commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness and ability to shower in and out of facility daily.
• Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Must be able to work overtime hours per week as needed operationally on weekends, evenings, and holiday work required as needed.
• Must be located near the site or open to relocating to the Carlyle area independently.
• Authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Business Overview

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.

PIC, our swine division, currently supplies over 70% of the world’s top pork producers. We directly employ people in 18 countries worldwide, and our products are available in more than 50 countries across the globe. We are a diverse team, ranging from scientists to sales teams, production personnel to customer service, and are all united by a passion for producing nutritious, affordable pork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits Overview

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑ and long‑term disability, extended health, vision, and dental coverage, emergency travel assistance, employee assistance program, H.S.A/W.S.A., retirement plans (RRSP/DPSP), paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunities for growth.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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