Animal Care Specialist

Full Time - Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm with rotating weekends)

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.

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.

• Feed and care for bulls, ensuring proper nutrition and welfare
• Operate and maintain farm equipment safely and efficiently
• Assist with seasonal crop work
• Conduct mechanical and manual barn cleaning
• Handle hay, silage, and manure as part of daily operations

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong agricultural background with experience in livestock handling and care
• Ability to operate farm equipment; solid mechanical aptitude
• Physically capable of handling large animals
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindsetk

• Company paid comprehensive benefits program:
  Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
• Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus

• Paid time off:
  Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• Employee Recognition Program

• Learning and development catalog and opportunities
• Social committee events
• Annual allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex / Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise

This is an in-person role requiring 5 days per week in our Kemptville location offering a minimum starting salary of $21.00 per hour, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications.

At Semex we strive to haveteammembersfeel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salespersonatthe farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully.

We’renot afraid ofhard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values.

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

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Pleasenotethe 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 daysof their final interview.

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.