71 Animal Husbandry jobs in Canada

Location: Paradigm Farms Nursery (Petersfield, MB)

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Salary: Starting wage from $19.00 per hour.

Schedule: Rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and occasional alarm response.

Your opportunity to make a difference:

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a hands-on role? As an Animal Care Technician at Canada Packers, you'll be part of a dedicated team that ensures the health, safety, and well-being of our animals every single day.

This is a physically active role where you'll contribute directly to our production goals while working in a supportive, safety-first environment. If you're someone who thrives in a team, enjoys working with animals, and values doing meaningful work, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What you'll be doing:

Working closely with the Manager, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the barn. This includes a variety of physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, lifting (up to 25kg), and continuous walking. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Feeding and providing general care for pigs.
• Maintaining herd health and clean and safe environment for pigs.
• Pressure washing and preparing rooms for animal entry.
• Performing minor maintenance and sanitation tasks.
• Completing clerical duties such as maintaining door charts, inventory trackers, and ordering feed and medication.
• Following all health and safety policies and adhering to Canada Packers' SOPs for humane animal treatment.

What you'll bring:

• Commitment to wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols.
• Availability for weekend, holiday, and alarm shifts on a rotational basis.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to a rural location.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Alignment with Canada Packers' Leadership Values and Code of Conduct.
• Experience in hog production is an asset.

Why join us? Here's what you'll get:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching (RRSP).
• 2 weeks paid vacation to rest and recharge.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and personal support.
• Opportunity to earn a quarterly production bonus by achieving performance targets
• Overtime opportunities may be available based on operational needs, and when they are, they're fully paid.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career path.
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• Employee referral program and company events to stay connected and engaged.

About Canada Packers:

We're on a mission to raise the world's highest quality pork at the lowest cost to the planet.

Canada Packers is setting a new global standard for premium, sustainable pork. With nearly a century of expertise, we lead in sustainably produced, premium quality, value-added pork with diversified revenue streams and a resilient business structure, shaping the future of food. As one of North America's largest producers of Raised Without Antibiotics (RWA) pork, we meet growing global demand with trusted, traceable, and ethically raised protein. We invite passionate and talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our exciting journey

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the Canada Packers Careers Page are not a reflection of Canada Packers and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. We offer competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Recruitment Team.

Job Description

Salary: $23-27 per hour depending on experience.

The ARC is hiring! We are currently looking to fill the part-time positionof Animal Care/Herdsperson to tend the animals in the ARC (Advanced Reproductive Centre) facility. The position is Monday to Friday morning and late afternoon, with every other weekend shifts from 6-8am and 4-6pm shifts.

Duties:

• Responsible for the timely feeding, cleaning, and care of animals within the IVF and other reproductive programs, that creates an overall wellbeing to maintain elite standards and results.
• Responsible to bring to the attention of management any concerns of injury, sickness, or any other matter that pertains to the wellbeing of any animal within the reproductive programs.
• Assist on routine herd health matters, and introduction of new animals into the system.
• Maintenance and safe use of equipment and machinery (skid steer, blowers etc.)

Dimensions

• Working weekday and alternating weekend shifts, with responsibilities to basic chore work for the upkeep of good livestock husbandry, plus any additional tasks that are required in the best interest of the ARC.
• Safe care and operation of any machinery to be used, after correct instruction.

Skill requirements

• Proven and demonstrated animal husbandry experience
• Ability to communicate on all levels
• Appreciates the importance of good documentation
• Ability to work under a specified system without supervision.
• Recognized basic animal welfare with regards to sickness or injury, exercising due attention to each individual animal.
• Can observe and access animal behavior, e.g. heat detection.
• Ability to bring forward concerns in a constructive and acceptable manner
• Ability to work inside and out in the adverse conditions normally associated with agriculture

Compensation, depending on experience, is between $23 27 / hour.

If you enjoy working independently and are looking for part-time work, we invite you to apply!

The ARC are located at WestGen, 1625 Angus Campbell Road, Abbotsford. If you are interested, please email Teresa Born, HR Manager @

Job Type:

Employee

Duration in Months(for fixed-term jobs):

N/A

Job Family:

Laboratory Support

# of Open Positions:

1

Faculty/Service - Department:

Animal Care and Veterinary Service

Campus:

Main Campus

Union Affiliation:

SSUO

Date Posted (YYY/MM/DD):

2025/09/18

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYY/MM/DD):

2025/09/29

Hours per week:

35

Salary Grade:

SSUO Grade 07

Salary Range:

$59, $74,574.00

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Associate-Supervisor, Animal Care Operations (Aquatics), the incumbent participates in the delivery of the program of animal care in order to maintain Animal Care and Veterinary Service's (ACVS) high standards of animal care and welfare and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities will include daily animal feeding and observation, tank cleaning, conducting water quality tests, facility maintenance and routine sanitation procedures.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Perform daily behaviour and health observation of fish and other aquatic animals. Monitor and record environmental parameters of the animal housing system and room.
• Reviewing animal use protocols, ensuring the provision of suitable husbandry care and enrichment aligned with specific protocol requirements, and adhering to protocol-specified procedures.
• Assist facility manager in initiation and maintenance of accurate and complete animal clinical case records, document retention and archiving. Monitor treatment and progress and provide feedback to the veterinarian and/or Animal Care Committee and research staff.
• Assist facility manager in ensuring proper facility maintenance.
• Ensure accuracy of inventory checks and checklists.
• Ensure daily communications with researchers, animal users, animal care staff and facility manager regarding animal health and welfare.

What you will bring:

• Post-secondary education in aquaculture, or a related field is required.
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience is required.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of water supply, distribution and treatment systems, as well as RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture Systems) and all related housing equipment. The successful candidate should be capable of troubleshooting problems and promptly reporting any unresolved issues to the facility manager.
• Prior knowledge of large coral tank maintenance is highly desirable.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and be able to adhere to written Standard Operating Procedures.
• Solid ability to work independently while being able to function well in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and apply relevant solutions to problems such as animal health problems, daily task conflict or water treatment units' failure.
• Strong ability to adapt to fit changed circumstances in the workplace such as adjusting your actions in response to operational shifting priorities, system failure, etc.
• Willingness and ability to work after hours, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays as assigned as well as the ability to be on-call 24/7 for at least two weeks per month.
• Willingness to provide proof of vaccination history as per standard provincial protocols.
• Ability to work in wet or humid condition and lift 20 kg.
• Bilingualism - French and English (spoken and written).

Key Competencies at uOttawa:

Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:

Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.

Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.

Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.

Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.

The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Job Description

Location:  Paradigm Farms Nursery (Petersfield, MB)
Employment Type:  Full-time (40 hours/week)
Salary:  Starting wage from $19.00 per hour.
Schedule:  Rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and occasional alarm response.

Your opportunity to make a difference:

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a hands-on role? As an Animal Care Technician  at Canada Packers, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that ensures the health, safety, and well-being of our animals every single day.

This is a physically active role where you’ll contribute directly to our production goals while working in a supportive, safety-first environment. If you’re someone who thrives in a team, enjoys working with animals, and values doing meaningful work, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What you’ll be doing:

Working closely with the Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the barn. This includes a variety of physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, lifting (up to 25kg), and continuous walking. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Feeding and providing general care for pigs.
• Maintaining herd health and clean and safe environment for pigs.
• Pressure washing and preparing rooms for animal entry.
• Performing minor maintenance and sanitation tasks.
• Completing clerical duties such as maintaining door charts, inventory trackers, and ordering feed and medication.
• Following all health and safety policies and adhering to Canada Packers’ SOPs for humane animal treatment.

• Commitment to wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols.
• Availability for weekend, holiday, and alarm shifts on a rotational basis.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to a rural location.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Alignment with Canada Packers’ Leadership Values and Code of Conduct.
• Experience in hog production is an asset.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching (RRSP).
• 2 weeks paid vacation to rest and recharge.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and personal support.
• Opportunity to earn a quarterly production bonus by achieving performance targets
• Overtime opportunities may be available based on operational needs, and when they are, they’re fully paid.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career path.
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• Employee referral program and company events to stay connected and engaged.

Job Description

Location:  Border Bacon (Snowflake, MB)
Employment Type:  Full-time (40 hours/week)
Salary:  Starting wage from $19.00 per hour.
Schedule:  Rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and occasional alarm response.

Your opportunity to make a difference:

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a hands-on role? As an Animal Care Technician  at Canada Packers, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that ensures the health, safety, and well-being of our animals every single day.

This is a physically active role where you’ll contribute directly to our production goals while working in a supportive, safety-first environment. If you’re someone who thrives in a team, enjoys working with animals, and values doing meaningful work, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What you’ll be doing:

Working closely with the Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the barn. This includes a variety of physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, lifting (up to 25kg), and continuous walking. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Feeding and providing general care for pigs.
• Maintaining herd health and clean and safe environment for pigs.
• Pressure washing and preparing rooms for animal entry.
• Performing minor maintenance and sanitation tasks.
• Completing clerical duties such as maintaining door charts, inventory trackers, and ordering feed and medication.
• Following all health and safety policies and adhering to Canada Packers’ SOPs for humane animal treatment.

• Commitment to wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols.
• Availability for weekend, holiday, and alarm shifts on a rotational basis.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to a rural location.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Alignment with Canada Packers’ Leadership Values and Code of Conduct.
• Experience in hog production is an asset.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching (RRSP).
• 2 weeks paid vacation to rest and recharge.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and personal support.
• Opportunity to earn a quarterly production bonus by achieving performance targets
• Overtime opportunities may be available based on operational needs, and when they are, they’re fully paid.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career path.
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• Employee referral program and company events to stay connected and engaged.

Job Description

Location:  Mountain View Pork (Ethelbert, MB)
Employment Type:  Full-time (40 hours/week)
Salary:  Starting wage from $19.00 per hour.
Schedule:  Rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and occasional alarm response.

Your opportunity to make a difference:

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a hands-on role? As an Animal Care Technician  at Canada Packers, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that ensures the health, safety, and well-being of our animals every single day.

This is a physically active role where you’ll contribute directly to our production goals while working in a supportive, safety-first environment. If you’re someone who thrives in a team, enjoys working with animals, and values doing meaningful work, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What you’ll be doing:

Working closely with the Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the barn. This includes a variety of physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, lifting (up to 25kg), and continuous walking. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Feeding and providing general care for pigs.
• Maintaining herd health and clean and safe environment for pigs.
• Pressure washing and preparing rooms for animal entry.
• Performing minor maintenance and sanitation tasks.
• Completing clerical duties such as maintaining door charts, inventory trackers, and ordering feed and medication.
• Following all health and safety policies and adhering to Canada Packers’ SOPs for humane animal treatment.

• Commitment to wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols.
• Availability for weekend, holiday, and alarm shifts on a rotational basis.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to a rural location.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Alignment with Canada Packers’ Leadership Values and Code of Conduct.
• Experience in hog production is an asset.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching (RRSP).
• 2 weeks paid vacation to rest and recharge.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and personal support.
• Opportunity to earn a quarterly production bonus by achieving performance targets
• Overtime opportunities may be available based on operational needs, and when they are, they’re fully paid.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career path.
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• Employee referral program and company events to stay connected and engaged.

Job Description

Location:  Pro West Site 1A (Hartney, MB)
Employment Type:  Full-time (40 hours/week)
Salary:  Starting wage from $19.00 per hour.
Schedule:  Rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and occasional alarm response.

Your opportunity to make a difference:

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a hands-on role? As an Animal Care Technician  at Canada Packers, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that ensures the health, safety, and well-being of our animals every single day.

This is a physically active role where you’ll contribute directly to our production goals while working in a supportive, safety-first environment. If you’re someone who thrives in a team, enjoys working with animals, and values doing meaningful work, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What you’ll be doing:

Working closely with the Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the barn. This includes a variety of physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, lifting (up to 25kg), and continuous walking. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Feeding and providing general care for pigs.
• Maintaining herd health and clean and safe environment for pigs.
• Pressure washing and preparing rooms for animal entry.
• Performing minor maintenance and sanitation tasks.
• Completing clerical duties such as maintaining door charts, inventory trackers, and ordering feed and medication.
• Following all health and safety policies and adhering to Canada Packers’ SOPs for humane animal treatment.

• Commitment to wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols.
• Availability for weekend, holiday, and alarm shifts on a rotational basis.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to a rural location.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Alignment with Canada Packers’ Leadership Values and Code of Conduct.
• Experience in hog production is an asset.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching (RRSP).
• 2 weeks paid vacation to rest and recharge.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and personal support.
• Opportunity to earn a quarterly production bonus by achieving performance targets
• Overtime opportunities may be available based on operational needs, and when they are, they’re fully paid.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career path.
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• Employee referral program and company events to stay connected and engaged.

Job Description

Location:  Green Valley (Sarto, MB)
Employment Type:  Full-time (40 hours/week)
Salary:  Starting wage from $19.00 per hour.
Schedule:  Rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and occasional alarm response.

Your opportunity to make a difference:

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a hands-on role? As an Animal Care Technician  at Canada Packers, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that ensures the health, safety, and well-being of our animals every single day.

This is a physically active role where you’ll contribute directly to our production goals while working in a supportive, safety-first environment. If you’re someone who thrives in a team, enjoys working with animals, and values doing meaningful work, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What you’ll be doing:

Working closely with the Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the barn. This includes a variety of physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, bending, lifting (up to 25kg), and continuous walking. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Feeding and providing general care for pigs.
• Maintaining herd health and clean and safe environment for pigs.
• Pressure washing and preparing rooms for animal entry.
• Performing minor maintenance and sanitation tasks.
• Completing clerical duties such as maintaining door charts, inventory trackers, and ordering feed and medication.
• Following all health and safety policies and adhering to Canada Packers’ SOPs for humane animal treatment.

• Commitment to wearing proper PPE and following safety protocols.
• Availability for weekend, holiday, and alarm shifts on a rotational basis.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to a rural location.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Alignment with Canada Packers’ Leadership Values and Code of Conduct.
• Experience in hog production is an asset.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching (RRSP).
• 2 weeks paid vacation to rest and recharge.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and personal support.
• Opportunity to earn a quarterly production bonus by achieving performance targets
• Overtime opportunities may be available based on operational needs, and when they are, they’re fully paid.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career path.
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.
• Employee referral program and company events to stay connected and engaged.