Job DescriptionPEAK Genetics has an opportunity available to join our barn staff as an Animal Care Technician, Bulls (internally known as a Livestock Specialist) in Balzac, CA! In this role, you will be a member of a highly skilled team supporting the daily care, health, and collection of our elite bulls. This team is also responsible for the maintenance of the facilities and equipment. As a Livestock Specialist for PEAK Genetics, you will be surrounded by people who are passionate about the agriculture industry, bovine genetics, and client satisfaction. Full-time team members can expect to receive exceptional benefits such as health insurance, 401K, paid time off, wellness programs, and so much more!AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYHandle sires of varying ages and sizes in a calm, confident manner for optimum productionWork in a system using established protocolsPerform regular livestock care including feeding, cleaning, moving cattle, assisting with health testing and veterinary treatments, and other routine tasksOperate company farm equipment and vehiclesClean and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipmentQualificationsRequiredComfortable working with large animalsMust have a valid driver's licenseAbility to perform occasional planned weekend dutiesCapability to lift/carry up to 50 poundsCapacity to work on feet and stand for long periods of timeWillingness to learn and follow company protocolsDesiredPrevious livestock handling experienceExperience detecting health and disease symptoms in cattleAbility to perform basic equipment and building maintenance repairsPost-secondary education in agriculture or related fieldIdealBasic computer skills working with Microsoft OfficeCHARACTERISTICS OF A SUCCESSFUL LIVESTOCK SPECIALISTAbility to work independently and in a fast-paced, team environmentEffective communicator with attention to detailKeen sense of attention to safe working practices and robust awareness of surroundingsWillingness to grow and develop both personally and professionallyAbout UsPEAK is the source of superior genetics to the URUS brands and the world. PEAK develops and produces elite bovine genetics and industry-leading reproductive products through genetic programs, production, and research and development. PEAK people are in multiple countries and locations and have an extensive level of expertise, including genetics, operations, research, and data management. PEAK has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies.As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS.Each organization has its unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting‐edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and employs nearly 2,800 people globally.

📌 Animal Care Technician, Bulls (Sherwood Park)
🏢 Peak
📍 Sherwood Park