Posted 2 days ago
Animal Care Specialist
@ Semex
Kemptville, Ontario
Overview
Semex is hiring an Animal Care Specialist for its Housing Team in Kemptville, a full-time, on-site role working day shifts with rotating weekends. The work centres on caring for and handling bulls, including semen collection, feeding, barn cleaning and handling hay, silage and manure, plus operating farm equipment. The posting states a minimum starting salary of $21.00 per hour and five on-site days per week.
Pay:
From $21 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Perform semen collection procedures
- Feed and care for bulls
- Operate and maintain farm equipment
- Conduct barn cleaning
- Handle hay, silage and manure
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's licence
- Livestock handling and care experience
- Farm equipment and mechanical aptitude
- Physically capable of handling large animals
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Agriculture & natural resources |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Semex
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
Full Time - Day Shift (6:30am - 3:00pm with rotating weekends)
Job Description
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
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.
What You Will Do:
- Perform semen collection procedures
- 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
What You Need to Succeed:
- 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
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
Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate
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 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 [email protected].
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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