Dairy Cattle Classifier

**HOLSTEIN CANADA** is the largest dairy breed association in Canada, serving our membership of more than 10,500 active dairy producers since 1884. With dynamic leadership and a clear vision, we are eagerly embarking on an exciting, tech-friendly future. We offer a strong team-oriented workplace, supportive leadership, and the chance for you to play a key role in our future.

You are a natural people person. You take immense pride in being hardworking, accountable and independent. Working with cows, you think objectively, work quickly and stay organized. You educate and communicate easily and you have always provided excellent service to your customers and colleagues. You enjoy life on the road and can maintain strong team relationships from a distance.

In this role, YOU WILL:

- Evaluate cow conformation, according to classification policies and guidelines
- Conduct Cattle Assessments, under DFC’s proAction® Animal Care pillar
- Support improved herd management by educating producers on herd strengths, weaknesses and comparisons to national benchmarks
- Provide high quality on-farm customer service and consultation, sharing information and answering questions about all Holstein Canada services
- Lead presentations & extend knowledge on dairy trends, genetics, Holstein Canada services, industry news, and other aspects
- Independently manage your administrative, travel and scheduling tasks

**YOU OFFER**:

- 3 + years working experience in the dairy industry
- Post-secondary education (preferred), or comparable relevant experience
- Practical knowledge of dairy cattle conformation
- Exceptional abilities in customer service and relationship-building
- Observant and knowledgeable
- Proficiency with computers; you are adaptable to new technology
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability
- Ability to communicate well in English, French is an asset

Benefit Program: Health, Vision, Dental
Wellness Reimbursement program
Vacation: 3 weeks per week to start
Approved Leave Days: 10 days per year
Vehicle and equipment provided

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Dairy Conformation: 3 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- French (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers License (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% (preferred)

Application deadline: 2023-04-07