Feed Mill and Boiler Operator, Animal and Poultry Science (North Battleford)
About the role
Feed Mill and Boiler Operator, Animal and Poultry Science (North Battleford)
Primary Purpose: To provide for the safe and efficient operation of the 975 kw boiler and provide operator support to the feed mill operation at the Canadian Feed Research Centre (CFRC) located in North Battleford, SK.
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Manager, Canadian Feed Research Centre, the chief power engineer/Feed Mill Operator will maintain and operate the boiler and assist with feed manufacturing and warehousing duties. The CFRC can be a physically demanding environment and working with minimal supervision is necessary on a routine basis. The plant is an industrial environment and operators will run, maintain, and clean the plant and machines. Standard hours of work are 8:00 am until 4:30 pm but flexibility is necessary when the manufacture of trial diets runs into overtime, occasional weekend work is also required.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
- Performs preventive and reactive maintenance, repairs, monitoring and cleaning of equipment in the plant. Completes routine rounds and takes frequent readings and records relevant data for boiler operations. Troubleshoots alarms and problems as they occur. Ensure safety and stability of operations
- Processes and accurately measures grain and ingredients in rations for dairy, poultry, beef, sheep and other species as required for teaching and research purposes and in accordance with quality and safety standards and policies
- Apply safety protocols and policies
- Operate manual and computer-controlled mill equipment such as weigh scales, roller mills, hammer mills, pellet mills with conditioners, grain augers, extruder, vacuum coater, load out and other novel processing equipment as needed
- Operate equipment such as forklift trucks
- Assist with basic maintenance of mill equipment and maintains up to date planned maintenance records
- Quality control, verification of production conditions, compliance with CFIA requirements, maintaining HACCP standards and paperwork
- Assist in receiving of goods
- Assist with instruction of students and researchers in basic mill operation
- General facility and grounds maintenance
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Candidate must have a minimum of a 4thClass Power Engineer’s Certificate.
Experience: Two to five years’ experience as an assistant engineer in a high-pressure Steam Plant of medium capacity.
Skills: Proficiency with operating process machinery. Interpersonal skills to explain process and operational tasks to both students and site visitors. Competency in using e-mail, Word and Excel, meticulous record keeping and knowledge of quality control procedures are necessary. Ability to prioritize and sequence projects when multiple tasks are required.
Department: Animal & Poultry Science
Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Flexibility is necessary in alignment with operations and occasional weekends may be required.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $28.72 - 44.39 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Trade Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 2/4/2026
Closing Date: 3/3/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: North Battleford
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action**.**
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resourcesfor assistance.
About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. With more than 25,000 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,000 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,000 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.
Feed Mill and Boiler Operator, Animal and Poultry Science (North Battleford)
About the role
Feed Mill and Boiler Operator, Animal and Poultry Science (North Battleford)
Primary Purpose: To provide for the safe and efficient operation of the 975 kw boiler and provide operator support to the feed mill operation at the Canadian Feed Research Centre (CFRC) located in North Battleford, SK.
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Manager, Canadian Feed Research Centre, the chief power engineer/Feed Mill Operator will maintain and operate the boiler and assist with feed manufacturing and warehousing duties. The CFRC can be a physically demanding environment and working with minimal supervision is necessary on a routine basis. The plant is an industrial environment and operators will run, maintain, and clean the plant and machines. Standard hours of work are 8:00 am until 4:30 pm but flexibility is necessary when the manufacture of trial diets runs into overtime, occasional weekend work is also required.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
- Performs preventive and reactive maintenance, repairs, monitoring and cleaning of equipment in the plant. Completes routine rounds and takes frequent readings and records relevant data for boiler operations. Troubleshoots alarms and problems as they occur. Ensure safety and stability of operations
- Processes and accurately measures grain and ingredients in rations for dairy, poultry, beef, sheep and other species as required for teaching and research purposes and in accordance with quality and safety standards and policies
- Apply safety protocols and policies
- Operate manual and computer-controlled mill equipment such as weigh scales, roller mills, hammer mills, pellet mills with conditioners, grain augers, extruder, vacuum coater, load out and other novel processing equipment as needed
- Operate equipment such as forklift trucks
- Assist with basic maintenance of mill equipment and maintains up to date planned maintenance records
- Quality control, verification of production conditions, compliance with CFIA requirements, maintaining HACCP standards and paperwork
- Assist in receiving of goods
- Assist with instruction of students and researchers in basic mill operation
- General facility and grounds maintenance
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Candidate must have a minimum of a 4thClass Power Engineer’s Certificate.
Experience: Two to five years’ experience as an assistant engineer in a high-pressure Steam Plant of medium capacity.
Skills: Proficiency with operating process machinery. Interpersonal skills to explain process and operational tasks to both students and site visitors. Competency in using e-mail, Word and Excel, meticulous record keeping and knowledge of quality control procedures are necessary. Ability to prioritize and sequence projects when multiple tasks are required.
Department: Animal & Poultry Science
Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Flexibility is necessary in alignment with operations and occasional weekends may be required.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $28.72 - 44.39 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Trade Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 2/4/2026
Closing Date: 3/3/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: North Battleford
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action**.**
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resourcesfor assistance.
About University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is leading the way in tackling pressing problems like water and food security. Research, teaching and learning at USask is enhanced by our array of world-class facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.
A range of excellent programs, from business, law and public policy to engineering, medicine and veterinary medicine, positions us to cross traditional discipline boundaries and work together to bring a unique perspective to key global challenges. With more than 25,000 students from around the globe, including nearly 3,000 self-declared Indigenous students and more than 3,000 international students, our strong community and well-recognized experts will continue to drive USask to be the university the world needs.