Animal Care Specialist (Weekends - 12 Month Contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
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. This is an in-person, part time role working alternating Saturdays and Sundays on a 12 month contract.
What You Will Do:
- Semen Collection
- Feeding and caring for bulls
- Operating farm equipment
- Seasonal crop work
- Mechanical and manual barn cleaning
What You Need to Succeed:
- Ability and experience operating farm equipment; solid mechanical aptitude
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
- A high school diploma
- A valid driver’s license
- Strong agricultural experience, including handling and caring for livestock
Why Join Semex/Boviteq:
- Competitive salary
- Learning and development catalog and opportunities
- Social committee lead events
- Allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex / Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise after 3 months of employment
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!
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Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting talentmanagement@semex.com*.*
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.
About SEMEX
WHAT WE DO.
Semex is a global company dedicated to providing leading-edge solutions for bovine reproduction. Founded in 1974, Semex was one of the first companies marketing productions and services worldwide. Today we have six production facilities on four continents with our headquarters in Guelph, Ontario.
We are committed to developing innovative solutions and services for a rapidly growing bovine genetic industry. We are making a difference in providing meat and milk for a growing population.
Animal Care Specialist (Weekends - 12 Month Contract)
Top Benefits
About the role
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. This is an in-person, part time role working alternating Saturdays and Sundays on a 12 month contract.
What You Will Do:
- Semen Collection
- Feeding and caring for bulls
- Operating farm equipment
- Seasonal crop work
- Mechanical and manual barn cleaning
What You Need to Succeed:
- Ability and experience operating farm equipment; solid mechanical aptitude
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
- A high school diploma
- A valid driver’s license
- Strong agricultural experience, including handling and caring for livestock
Why Join Semex/Boviteq:
- Competitive salary
- Learning and development catalog and opportunities
- Social committee lead events
- Allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex / Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise after 3 months of employment
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 talentmanagement@semex.com*.*
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.
About SEMEX
WHAT WE DO.
Semex is a global company dedicated to providing leading-edge solutions for bovine reproduction. Founded in 1974, Semex was one of the first companies marketing productions and services worldwide. Today we have six production facilities on four continents with our headquarters in Guelph, Ontario.
We are committed to developing innovative solutions and services for a rapidly growing bovine genetic industry. We are making a difference in providing meat and milk for a growing population.