Nutritionist - Swine

**Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future**

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines**:Skretting**is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. **Trouw Nutrition**specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

**Trouw Nutrition** is hiring seeking a passionate and knowledgeable **Swine Nutritionist** to play a pivotal role in supporting our St. Marys, ON sales team and technical advisors with expert nutritional guidance. In this role, you will ensure the highest nutritional standards across our product portfolio while driving innovation in animal health, wellbeing, and productivity. Your expertise will contribute to optimizing diet formulations, enhancing performance, and promoting a deeper understanding of swine nutrition’s impact. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where science meets strategy, join us in shaping the future of animal nutrition

**About The Role**

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide technical support and training to sales representatives, equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate the value of our products and services to customers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, serving as a trusted advisor and resource for all their nutritional inquiries and challenges.
- Conduct on-farm consultations and assessments to evaluate herd performance, nutritional deficiencies, and economic performance.
- Formulate new diets and update current diets as requested by sales team and customers.
- Engage in customer negotiations by addressing ingredient limitations, presenting alternative solutions, identifying underlying needs, and optimizing swine performance to drive successful outcomes.

**Skills and Expertise**

**Qualifications**:

- Master's degree in Animal Science or Animal Nutrition is a must.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience of In-Field swine nutrition or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering results.
- Strong understanding of swine production systems, including feeding practices, herd management, and performance metrics.
- Being personable with strong communication skills is essential.
- Knowledge of livestock production and management and a thorough understanding of the local industry.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent multitasking skills.
- Experience with feed formulation software, particularly Brill or Bestmix

**Expectation from the Role**:

- A valid driver’s license is required for this role.
- Must be able to travel extensively to meet with customers and attend industry events as needed.
- Must consistently meet deadlines with accountability and efficiency.

**Why you Will Love Working with Us**

**Global Benefits**:

- Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
- Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

**Local Benefits**:

- Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1
- Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1
- Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
- Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
- 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
- Annual bonus

**Next Steps**:
We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future”

**Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.**

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