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Animal Care Supervisor

Semex
Full-time
On-site
Kemptville, Ontario, Canada

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 

The Kemptville housing team is seeking to add an Animal Care Supervisor to join this growing and evolving team. This role is responsible for partnering with the Animal Care leadership team in leading and coordinating the daily animal care and semen collection process with a focus on maximizing production, semen quality and animal health.

What You Will Do: 

  • Animal Care, coordination and participation in all animal care activities including but not limited to feeding, bedding, hoof trimming etc.
  • Maintaining bull health and wellness in collaboration with the corporate veterinarian
  • Monitoring and ensuring Biosecurity protocols are followed
  • Semen Collection, coordination and participation in semen collection activities
  • Facilities and Equipment management to ensure maintenance and safety
  • Daily supervision and direction to direct reports (approx.. 9-12 direct reports)
  • Probationary and performance reviews on all direct reports
  • Employee time-card entry for payroll
  • Collaboration with external departments such as R&I, Marketing & Talent Management

What You Need to Succeed: 

  • 3-5 years of herd management experience
  • Planning and coordination of workload
  • Delegation
  • Clear communication both written and verbal
  • Comfort and understanding with tools and software such as AX, Sharepoint and ADP

Why Join Semex: 

Health & Wellness 

  • 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  

Financial Security 

  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
  • Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus

Work-Life Balance 

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

Growth & Culture 

  • Learning and development catalog and opportunities 
  • Social committee events 
  • Annual allowance forSemexShop to purchaseSemex/Boviteqbranded clothing and merchandise 

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 talentmanagement@semex.com. 

At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applying you 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.   

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


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