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Animal Care Specialist

Job in Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Semex
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21 CAD Hourly CAD 21.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Animal Care Specialist - 6 month contract

About Us

At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.

About the Role

We are currently looking for an Animal Care Specialist to join our Housing Team. Reporting to the Animal Care Supervisor, the successful candidate must have a good knowledge of livestock care and be physically capable of handling large bulls. Hay, silage and manure handling are part of the regular job duties.

What You Will Do:

  • Semen Collection
  • Feeding and caring for bulls
  • Operating farm equipment
  • Seasonal crop work
  • Mechanical and manual barn cleaning
  • What You Need to Succeed:

  • Ability and experience operating farm equipment; solid mechanical aptitude
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
  • A high school diploma
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Strong agricultural experience, including handling and caring for livestock
  • Why Join Semex/Boviteq:

  • Competitive salary
  • Learning and development catalog and opportunities 
  • Social committee lead events
  • Work Location and Minimum Pay Rate:

    This is an in-person role requiring 5 days per week in our Guelph location. The working hours of the role are Monday to Friday 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, with rotating weekends, on a 6 month contract. This position offers a minimum starting hourly wage of $21.00 with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.

    At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values.

    If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

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    Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting

    At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applyingyou consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.

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