PEAK Livestock Specialist – Trans Ova Genetics

Title of the Job: PEAK Livestock Specialist

Location: Canada

Job Description: Job Description:The OpportunityAs the largest privately-owned AI company in the world, it is our people who make the difference. 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.This role will be based at our Balzac locations.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
• Assist with daily feeding of bulls and cleaning of bull pens
• Assist the Veterinary staff as needed
• Overall maintenance of equipment, buildings, and grounds

Candidate ProfileQualifications

• Good physical condition.
• Strong work ethic.
• Previous livestock handling experience is an asset
• 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 Us: 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 AgSource, Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS, 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.

Company Name: Trans Ova Genetics

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