Genetic Nucleus Swine Technicians - in 3 Manitoba locations
Posted on: May 30, 2022
Topigs Norsvin Canada
20 South Landing Drive, Unit 1
Oak Bluff, MB R4G 0C4
204-954-3820
Job Description: Genetic Nucleus Swine Technicians
3 Locations: South East Manitoba (near La Broquerie) and the Interlake (near Teulon) and the Interlake (near Woodlands)
Date: May 2022
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 such as but not limited to; care and feeding, health checks and vaccinations, moving and washing, data collection e.g. weighing, scanning, semen collection and 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 $17.00 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and registered pension plan, plus 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.