Livestock Care - Olds, Canada - Olds College

Olds College

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Olds, Canada

2 weeks ago

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About Olds College of Agriculture and Technology

At Olds College of Agriculture and Technology we value our people and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Olds College provides quality education in an environment that is designed to promote academic excellence and student success.

There are many reasons to join Olds College and build a meaningful career in a community that is innovative, diverse and welcoming.

The Opportunity:
This is a temporary casual position until April 29, 2024.

The Olds College Smart Farm (OCSF) integrates opportunities for student learning, applied research and industry partners into a commercial scale sheep, beef cow/calf, beef feedlot, cash-crop and grazing operation.

OCSF works directly with Olds College Centre of Innovation (OCCI) to conduct applied research projects, validate technologies and practices to improve productivity and sustainability of food production with a focus on utilizing data for better management decisions.

OCSF also directly supports the teaching and learning programs of students across all three (3) academic schools including Continuing Education.

This individual will work alongside the project and academic teams in day-to-day operations of the Smart Farm. This role will have ongoing involvement with additional internal teams ensuring successful planning, execution, and results reporting.

Key Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Work as a member of an Animal Care team delivering the highest quality of health and feeding care.

This includes daily feeding of beef, sheep and equine stock plus ensuring leading practices of Animal Welfare are consistently implemented.

Monitor animal condition during pen checking, watching for illness, and in the event of illness working to determine cause.

Ensure leading practices of care provided to all livestock on campus.

Care, treatment and feeding of livestock,
Settingup and assisting with labs for students and assisting with applied research,
Perform general facility and equipment maintenance.

The Technician will have proven experience assisting with calving and lambing operations.

This includes having the knowledge and experience to identify animals in distress or needing assistance with pulls or veterinary care.

The Technician will ensure the protocols, data collection, data analysis, reporting, and overall operational execution is aligned with leading industry practices, project charters and Smart Farm Operational requirements.
Demonstrate a strong approach and support with customer service.

This will require thinking creatively on methods or approaches to coordinate operational activities with other stakeholders.

Ability to balance and prioritize in a fast paced workplace working on multiple initiatives or tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Support, but at times lead, the planning, management, implementation, optimization and operation of field level and livestock based technologies or projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge Required:

Diploma or equivalent in Ag Production, Ag Management or other Ag industry credential.
Experience with equipment operation and maintenance is required.
Ability to express concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work collaboratively and informally lead in team situations.
Possess a high digital ag literacy through experience with ag technology and software programs.
Able to identify goals and objectives and is selfmotivated with critical thinking skills.
Demonstrates advanced innovation skills, is independent yet highly collaborative with others
Able to stand and bend for long periods of time and lift 50+ lbs.
Physically able to work outdoors and under harsh weather conditions.
A valid driver's license is essential, preference for Class 3 with Air Endorsement. Includes ability to operate truck + trailer combinations and backing.
Ability to complete all necessary WHMIS or other safety training requirements.

Conditions of Employment:

Current Criminal Reference check that is free of any offenses.
Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies.
Available to work seasonally at times outside of regular office hours and weekends.