Current Opportunities
Career Opportunity
Producer Services Specialist
Sask Pork is a non-profit organization representing Saskatchewan’s hog producers. Our mission is to provide leadership and collaborate with stakeholders to foster a positive business environment and stimulate long-term growth and investment in Saskatchewan’s pork industry.
We are seeking a skilled individual with experience and a passion for animal agriculture to join our dedicated team in a full-time office-based position.
This position is primarily responsible for provincial coordination of the Canadian Pork Excellence (CPE) suite of programs in Saskatchewan. You will work directly with pork producers to assist them in fulfilling the requirements of these programs and offer guidance and in-house training as required relating to on-farm food safety practices, swine health, biosecurity, animal transport, and animal care.
The position is also responsible for administering and delivering Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) training; providing input into Sask Pork’s swine research program; industry emergency planning and preparedness. Occasional travel will be required for off-site producer and transporter training, national/ regional conferences, and industry meetings.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
A degree or diploma in Agriculture (Animal Science), Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Technology, or a related field.
Significant knowledge of modern pork production methods, including in-barn swine production experience.
Excellent organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Access Database software.
Sask Pork offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Please submit resumes with a cover letter by email no later than September 24th to:
Mark Ferguson
General Manager
2 – 502 45th Street West, Saskatoon, SK
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank you for your interest in this position.