Job Description

Department: Operations - Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time

Requisition ID: 2006

Date Posted: September 23, 2026

Closing Date: October 7, 2026 or until filled

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Feedlot Solutions, the Feedlot Technician is responsible for the service and maintenance, programming, emergency response on call repairs and the required product delivery for the Micro Weigh Systems installed at the sites of all Feedlot Technologies customers. The purpose of this position also includes the installation and commissioning of new systems and the training to support these new customers.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain equipment according to a planned preventative maintenance schedule.
• Conduct ad hoc and emergency maintenance as required.
• Operate and maintain the delivery equipment in accordance with UFA Standards.
• Install, support, and provide service of new systems.
• Conduct operational training for new and current customers.
• Deliver bagged additives as required to customers.
• Take on weekend on-call rotation for emergency service calls.

Qualifications:

• University degree/diploma in Agriculture or a relevant level of field experience.
• Agricultural background with minimum of 2 years of feedlot cattle experience.
• Journeyman Experience or livestock management experience would be an asset.
• Valid Class 5 license, as travel might be required to deliver on sales/service calls.
• Demonstrated computer and communication skills.
• Requires a moderate understanding of the agriculture market and business.
• Excellent customer service/ business development orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving, decision making and logical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work a varied schedule with over nights as business needs dictate it.
• Excellent organizational skills.

This is a safety sensitive position as it will be on site at UFA facilities and will be using UFA material handling equipment. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment.

You and UFA. Let’s Grow Together.

UFA is one of Canada’s largest and most progressive agricultural co-operatives. We’re a multi-billion-dollar organization that offers the products, services, and support our 127,000+ members need to build, grow and succeed. While our roots will always be in agriculture, we’re proud to support the industries and communities that drive Western Canada’s economy. We need your skills, expertise and ideas to help us keep growing.

• A Business with a Purpose - Join a member-owned co-operative with a mission that matters: improving the well-being of our members, helping them feed the world, and enabling investment in local communities.
• Recognized and Rewarded for Your Performance - At UFA, success is shared. You’ll own your work and be recognized for both individual and organizational results.
• Work-Life Success - We prioritize safety, respect your time, and offer flexible options and comprehensive benefits to support your life inside and outside of work.
• We Help Each Other Grow - Our collaborative culture fosters growth through hands-on experience, mentorship, training, educational support, and diverse career paths.

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At UFA, we care about our employees and what makes them unique. We strive to create an inclusive environment that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds, where everyone can do their best work. If you require accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact careers@ufa.com.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.