Overview
livestock specialist Jobs in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada at GVF Group of Companies
Title: livestock specialist
Company: GVF Group of Companies
Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Master's degree
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
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Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Odours
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Rural area
- Various locations
- Remote location
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Analyze agricultural data
- Conduct research
- Share research reports to farmers
- Liaise with researchers, educators and government or business managers on matters pertaining to farming and agriculture
- Maintain records of services provided and the effects of advice given
- Prepare and conduct advisory information sessions and lectures for farmers and other groups
- Provide counselling and advisory services to farmers on agricultural subjects
Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Animals and poultry
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Handling heavy loads
Own tools/equipment
- Internet access
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Commission
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other Benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Travel insurance
