PEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as a Livestock Specialist in Crossfield, AB! In this role, you will be a member of a highly skilled team supporting the daily care, health, and collection of our elite bulls. This team is also responsible for the maintenance of the facilities and equipment. As a Livestock Specialist for PEAK Genetics, you will be surrounded by people who are passionate about the agriculture industry, bovine genetics, and client satisfaction. Full time team members can expect to receive exceptional benefits such as health insurance, RRSP, paid time off, wellness programs, and so much more!
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
- Willingness to learn and follow company protocols
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- 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
- Ability to move safely through a tight space of 13-15' to exit livestock pens in case of emergency
Desired
- 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
Ideal
- 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
URUS was established to meet the needs of dairy and beef cattle producers around the globe today and far into the future.
As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS connects well-established agricultural organizations – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Jetstream Genetics, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics, and VAS. Each of these organizations has its own unique identity, products, and services.
These companies provide cutting-edge genetics to accelerate genetic progress, customized reproductive service to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of smart dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help the cow achieve her genetic potential. Put simply, these companies focus on the cow and her caretaker.
Yet, URUS is more than the sum of its parts. The URUS framework facilitates synergies between its companies – connections that drive new developments. The size and scale of URUS also contribute to significant investment in research and technology. URUS will build the tools, products, and genetics that cow caretakers need for tomorrow's sustainable, productive, and profitable herds.
Count on URUS – and its companies – to be in it for the long term. Count on URUS to invest in the products and services that will enhance producers’ abilities to be successful in effectively and efficiently feeding the world.
