PEAK Livestock Specialist - Calgary, Alberta
Calgary, Alberta Ag Jobs Canada
| Job Ref: | 300000034546092 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs Canada |
| Company Name: | Urus Group LP |
| Category: |
Animal Health – Nutrition – Veterinary
Biotech – R&D – Science Cooperative Dairy Equipment - Machinery Farming Livestock Maintenance – Repair Operations Production |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
Location | |
| Country: | Canada |
| State: | Alberta |
| City: | Calgary |
| Zip Code: | T2M 4L5 |
| Map: | |
Description | |
|
Job Description The Opportunity We have an immediate opening for a full-time Livestock Specialist. This person will be responsible for feeding, bedding, handling of the bulls for production, and all other aspects of general bull care. The candidate will need to have a strong background in operating tractors, skid loaders, and the ability to perform minor facility and equipment maintenance. Primary Responsibilities • Assist in all aspects of providing care to and semen collection on Alta's proven bulls and young sires • Be a key member of the semen collection team focused on maximizing semen quality and quantity and increasing number of sire • Assist with daily feeding of bulls and cleaning of bull pens • Assist the Veterinary staff as needed • Overall maintenance of equipment, buildings, and grounds Qualifications • Good physical condition • Strong work ethic • Previous livestock handling experience • Experience detecting health and disease problems in cattle • Ability to perform basic equipment and building maintenance or repair skills • Comfortable working with Microsoft Office for communication and documentation • Excellent communication, teamwork, interpersonal and organizational skills • Self-motivated and able to work independently • Ability to work outside year round and perform physical tasks • Demonstrated attention to safe working practices and attention to detail • Ability to work rotational weekends and holidays Education • Degree in Animal or Dairy Science is considered an asset Company Culture Alignment • Trust - We choose to be vulnerable, speak up, and dare to be wrong • Transparency - We choose to be open and share • Empowerment - We choose to encourage people to own their decisions • Challenge - We choose to question and be questioned for better performance • Accountability - We choose to follow through and hold each other to that standard • Act - We choose to execute our plans when we're confident they will work • Results - We choose results over comfort and popularity About the Team PEAK is the source of superior genetics to the URUS brands and the world. PEAK develops and produces elite bovine genetics and industry-leading reproductive products through genetic programs, production, and research and development. PEAK people are in multiple countries and locations and have an extensive level of expertise, including genetics, operations, research, and data management. PEAK has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include Alta Genetics, GENEX, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, AgSource, Trans Ova Genetics, VAS and Leachman Cattle of Colorado, with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, 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 Group has 26 operating companies in 15 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people. | |
ref: (300000034546092) 11 days ago
Back to search results
