We are looking to fill a 1-year maternity leave contract for the position of Data Processing Technician, based out of the Woodside Pedigree Complex in Ariss, ON. This role is responsible for the overall integrity and reliability of data at our farms/hatcheries (hands on support at facilities).

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Hands on data collection for various processes and initiatives at the pedigree farms to ensure highest consistency, accuracy and quality of the collected data

• Review, enter, organize and validate R&D data

• Communicate data issues, errors or discrepancies to R&D Data Manager and IT Support, support with correcting data errors as needed

• Upkeep of data collection assets on farms

• Hands on support at the Pedigree hatchery to oversee processes, support with R&D initiatives, etc.

• Work closely with R&D Data Manager and other team members to understand and implement new projects and procedures

• Ad hoc projects as assigned

• Completion of routine sampling processes where required

• A minimum of 6 months experience working at a farm (preferably pedigree)

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Animal Science or related field of study is preferred
• Knowledge of data collection technologies on farm (hardware such as tablets, FlexyTool, Feed Stations, etc.) is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Pedigree programs is considered an asset (flock flows, selections, etc.)
• High attention to detail
• Computer and technology skills
• Team player who is able to work well with people at all levels
• Excellent communication skills and is highly organized
• Own transportation, must be insurable