Job Description

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Handle sires of varying ages and sizes in a calm, confident manner for optimum production
• Work in a system using established protocols
• Perform regular livestock care including feeding, cleaning, moving cattle, assisting with health testing and veterinary treatments, and other routine tasks
• Operate company farm equipment and vehicles
• Clean and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Comfortable working with large animals
• Ability to perform occasional planned weekend duties
• Capability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Capacity to work on feet and stand for long periods of time
• Willingness to learn and follow company protocols
• 5+ years of previous livestock handling experience
• Experience detecting health and disease symptoms in cattle
• Ability to perform basic equipment and building maintenance repairs
• Post-secondary education in agriculture or related field
• Basic computer skills working with Microsoft Office

CHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL LIVESTOCK SPECIALIST

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, team environment
• Effective communicator with attention to detail
• Keen sense of attention to safe working practices and strong awareness of surroundings
• Willingness to grow and develop both personally and professionally

Details

• Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 CAD
• Benefits: Extended medical, dental and vision benefits, STD, LTD and Life Insurance, HSA and Group RRSP Plan
• This position will be based out of our Balzac Headquarters at Rocky View County, T4B 2T3

Alta Genetics is a global leader in the production, marketing, and distribution of beef and dairy cattle genetics worldwide, with retail operations in 14 markets and partners in more than 55 wholesale markets. We provide dairy and beef consulting services and solutions in cow activity and health monitoring, calf nutrition, reproduction, and herd management programs. Through industry-leading training and development programs, Alta Genetics aspires to be the most resourceful, valuable, and trusted partner for progressive dairy farms and beef ranches that nourish the world through sustainable and profitable operations.

Alta has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.