Animal Care Specialist

Full Time - Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm with rotating weekends) Job Description About Us At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world. About the Role We are currently looking for an Animal Care Specialist to join our Housing Team. Reporting to the Animal Care Supervisor, 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. What You Will Do: * Perform semen collection procedures * Feed and care for bulls, ensuring proper nutrition and welfare * Operate and maintain farm equipment safely and efficiently * Assist with seasonal crop work * Conduct mechanical and manual barn cleaning * Handle hay, silage, and manure as part of daily operations What You Need to Succeed: * High School Diploma or equivalent * Valid driver’s license * Strong agricultural background with experience in livestock handling and care * Ability to operate farm equipment; solid mechanical aptitude * Physically capable of handling large animals * Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindsetk Why Join Semex/Boviteq: * Learning and development opportunities * Health and wellness programs * Competitive salary and performance bonuses * Group insurance and pension plan * Work-life balance * Social activities and much more Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate This is an in-person role requiring 5 days per week in our Kemptville location offering a minimum starting salary of $21.00 per hour, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications. At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk! *** Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting [email protected] [[email protected]]. At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview. We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The Animal Care Specialist is responsible for the daily care, nutrition, and welfare of bulls, including performing semen collection procedures. They also operate farm equipment and maintain barn cleanliness through mechanical and manual cleaning.

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and a strong agricultural background with experience in livestock handling. Physical capability to handle large animals and mechanical aptitude are essential for this role.

• Learning and development opportunities • Health and wellness programs • Competitive salary • Performance bonuses • Group insurance • Pension plan • Work-life balance • Social activities

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• Livestock handling
• Animal care
• Semen collection
• Farm equipment operation
• Mechanical aptitude
• Barn cleaning
• Communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset
• Nutrition management
• Agricultural knowledge
• Large Animal Care
• Animal Care
• Valid Driver's License
• Artificial Intelligence
• Textiles
• Communication
• Farm Equipment
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Operations
• Semen Collection
• Team Oriented

• Agriculture
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Animal Care Specialist
• Animal Care Worker / Manager
• Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers
• Animal Caretakers

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine