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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 & 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 $19.50 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits: a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and registered pension plan

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