Job Title: Genetic Nucleus Swine Technician
Locations: South East Manitoba (near La Broquerie), the Interlake (near Teulon), the Interlake (near Woodlands), South west of Winnipeg (rear Fannystelle) and South West Manitoba (near Plumas)
Date: November 2024
Position Summary:
Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc. a world leader in swine genetics is looking for 10 permanent, full time Swine Technicians to work within their genetic nucleus facilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring animal health and welfare
- Daily activities include, but are not limited to; care and feeding, health checks and vaccinations, moving animals and washing, data collection (i.e., collecting weights), scanning, semen collection, lab work, maintenance work, and record keeping
- Working within the genetic production team to optimize production and maximize genetic improvement
- Ensure production of top-notch quality of breeding stock for customers
- Follow and enforce all biosecurity, animal welfare, and genetic protocols
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Agriculture
- At least two years of commercial experience in a swine production role, nucleus or multiplication experience would be considered an asset
- Strong leadership skills with respect to working with team members and managing other staff
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skill
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Salary: starting at $19.00 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and registered pension plan, plus a production bonus program
If you want to be part of a progressive, world leader in swine genetics, please forward your resume to: Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc. Attention of Mike Shaw, Fax: 1-204-489-3152 or email to job.applications@topigsnorsvin.ca
Link to downloadable pdf available here.
