Production Technician (Kipling), South Central Saskatchewan (Fort Qu'Appelle)

Role Overview

The PIC Production Technician is responsible for specialized animal care and technical reporting, along with additional husbandry tasks to ensure the well‑being of the animals. These tasks require technical knowledge and expertise gained through an animal sciences background to support ongoing scientific research and animal breeding. Education background will usually be in veterinary sciences, zoology, or equivalent sciences. This field‑based technician role is conducted in direct support of the efforts of our agricultural sciences professionals, including our Production Manager and our laboratory research.You Will

Daily animal husbandry tasks in support of breeding and scientific research including:

Pig placement Pig healthcare and medication, including basic veterinary procedures Feeding management Environment, water, and ventilation management Off Testing Collection of blood samples Production records keeping

Maintain accurate and timely production information and records as required by the supervising agricultural sciences professionals Assist in moving animals and maintaining efficient animal flows Complete all tasks pertaining to farrowing, including fostering, weaning, and processing litters Treat sick animals with a variety of pharmaceuticals by injection, oral application, and/or other methods as requiredMaintain facility biosecurity, including sanitizing and washing multiple areas using high‑pressure equipment, as well as office cleanliness and laundry duties to avoid contamination or animals and research samples Flexibility with a willingness to change plans according to the direction of farm leadershipAdhere to the Company’s animal care policies and procedures including providing a physical environment that meets the animal’s needs, providing access to adequate water and high quality feed, providing humane treatment of the animals, providing identification and appropriate treatment of animals in need of health care and following the guidelines for euthanasiaRead and understand the company’s emergency notification process and how it applies to their specific worksite Abide by all company policies, procedures and guidelines as directed by farm leadership, including but not limited to:

The Company’s Safety Program, understanding all safety requirements of the job and performing the job in compliance with those safety requirements The Company’s bio‑security protocols All environmental laws and procedures as well as report all environmental issues immediately to supervisor

Work as a team player by accomplishing daily department work requirements and farm goals Requirements

Animal sciences degree/diploma/certificate Previous livestock handling, preferred Ability to work both autonomously and within a team environment Ability to follow instructions and deal with standardized situations Ability to work in and maintain performance expectations in a fast‑paced environmentWork requires attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Minimal, if any travel Advantages Overview

At Genus, we offer a competitive salary. Benefits include life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short and long term disability, extended health, vision, and dental coverage, emergency travel assistance, employee assistance program, H.S.A/W.S.A, retirement plans (RRSP/DPSP), paid holidays and ETO (earned time off). This position will have opportunity for growth.Equal Employment Opportunities

Genus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti‑discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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