University Livestock Research Manager

Drive innovation in livestock research at the University of Guelph as a Manager of Research Centres for Dairy, Beef, Sheep, and Ponsonby. This full-time position focuses on operational excellence and team leadership.

As the University of Guelph’s Livestock Research Manager in Ariss, ON, you will be tasked with overseeing four vital research facilities. This role involves managing 1,500 animals while ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting research by a dynamic team of faculty and technicians. Your strategic oversight will bridge research projects with practical agricultural applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with research leaders for complex livestock trials

• Lead HR initiatives including hiring and evaluations

• Direct 365-day operations of extensive facilities

• Manage multi-million dollar budgets and revenue streams

• Facilitate stakeholder communication and facility transitions

Requirements:

• Degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related

• At least 5 years of experience in livestock operations

• Strong managerial capabilities and budget oversight

• Expertise in beef, dairy, and sheep production systems

• Valid Ontario “G” Driver’s Licence

Use your expertise to enhance research impacts at the leading edge of agricultural science at the University of Guelph.
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