About the role
The ARC is hiring! We are currently looking to fill the part-time position of Animal Care/Herdsperson to tend the animals in the ARC (Advanced Reproductive Centre) facility. The position is Monday to Friday morning and late afternoon, with every other weekend shifts from 6-8am and 4-6pm shifts.
Duties:
- Responsible for the timely feeding, cleaning, and care of animals within the IVF and other reproductive programs, that creates an overall wellbeing to maintain elite standards and results.
- Responsible to bring to the attention of management any concerns of injury, sickness, or any other matter that pertains to the wellbeing of any animal within the reproductive programs.
- Assist on routine herd health matters, and introduction of new animals into the system.
- Maintenance and safe use of equipment and machinery (skid steer, blowers etc.)
Dimensions
- Working weekday and alternating weekend shifts, with responsibilities to basic chore work for the upkeep of good livestock husbandry, plus any additional tasks that are required in the best interest of the ARC.
- Safe care and operation of any machinery to be used, after correct instruction.
Skill requirements
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Proven and demonstrated animal husbandry experience
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Ability to communicate on all levels
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Appreciates the importance of good documentation
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Ability to work under a specified system without supervision.
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Recognized basic animal welfare with regards to sickness or injury, exercising due attention to each individual animal.
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Can observe and access animal behavior, e.g. heat detection.
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Ability to bring forward concerns in a constructive and acceptable manner
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Ability to work inside and out in the adverse conditions normally associated with agriculture
Compensation, depending on experience, is between $23 – 27 / hour.
If you enjoy working independently and are looking for part-time work, we invite you to apply!
The ARC are located at WestGen, 1625 Angus Campbell Road, Abbotsford. If you are interested, please email Teresa Born, HR Manager @ tborn@antaresalliance.ca
About Westgen
WestGen, originally known as the Lower Fraser Valley Artificial Insemination Association, was established in September of 1944. At first, the newly formed association operated out of a facility in Surrey, British Columbia, before moving to the previous Milner, BC location in 1949. In the same year, the organization changed its name to the B.C. Artificial Insemination Centre, a name which it held for the next 49 years.
About the role
The ARC is hiring! We are currently looking to fill the part-time position of Animal Care/Herdsperson to tend the animals in the ARC (Advanced Reproductive Centre) facility. The position is Monday to Friday morning and late afternoon, with every other weekend shifts from 6-8am and 4-6pm shifts.
Duties:
- Responsible for the timely feeding, cleaning, and care of animals within the IVF and other reproductive programs, that creates an overall wellbeing to maintain elite standards and results.
- Responsible to bring to the attention of management any concerns of injury, sickness, or any other matter that pertains to the wellbeing of any animal within the reproductive programs.
- Assist on routine herd health matters, and introduction of new animals into the system.
- Maintenance and safe use of equipment and machinery (skid steer, blowers etc.)
Dimensions
- Working weekday and alternating weekend shifts, with responsibilities to basic chore work for the upkeep of good livestock husbandry, plus any additional tasks that are required in the best interest of the ARC.
- Safe care and operation of any machinery to be used, after correct instruction.
Skill requirements
-
Proven and demonstrated animal husbandry experience
-
Ability to communicate on all levels
-
Appreciates the importance of good documentation
-
Ability to work under a specified system without supervision.
-
Recognized basic animal welfare with regards to sickness or injury, exercising due attention to each individual animal.
-
Can observe and access animal behavior, e.g. heat detection.
-
Ability to bring forward concerns in a constructive and acceptable manner
-
Ability to work inside and out in the adverse conditions normally associated with agriculture
Compensation, depending on experience, is between $23 – 27 / hour.
If you enjoy working independently and are looking for part-time work, we invite you to apply!
The ARC are located at WestGen, 1625 Angus Campbell Road, Abbotsford. If you are interested, please email Teresa Born, HR Manager @ tborn@antaresalliance.ca
About Westgen
WestGen, originally known as the Lower Fraser Valley Artificial Insemination Association, was established in September of 1944. At first, the newly formed association operated out of a facility in Surrey, British Columbia, before moving to the previous Milner, BC location in 1949. In the same year, the organization changed its name to the B.C. Artificial Insemination Centre, a name which it held for the next 49 years.