Summer Intern - CAN
- Spiritwood, SK, Canada
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Original job description
AcuFast is seeking motivated university students passionate about agriculture and excited to shape the future of pork production. Our Summer Internship provides hands-on training, dedicated mentors, and exposure to both the science and business of swine genetics. This program also offers the potential for full-time employment after graduation.
What You’ll Do
Submit your resume and cover letter by November 1. Please include your available dates (May–Aug).
About Us
AcuFast provides pork producers across North America and worldwide with breeding stock and innovative genetic and reproduction solutions. We work alongside pork producers and industry partners to build the future of pork production together. It is a future where cutting-edge science and proven farm practices meet, ensuring the health of pigs, producers, and consumers for generations to come. We empower our people by supporting and encouraging them to grow personally as well as professionally. We have a team of keen and innovative thinkers. You will love it here.
While we appreciate all applications, only those under consideration will be contacted. AcuFast is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered.
What You’ll Do
- Train and perform daily production tasks at a genetic nucleus facility.
- Learn genetic processes behind evaluation and selection.
- Gain insight into AcuFast genetic lines and business structure.
- Complete a summer project and present findings at internship close-out.
- Connect with leaders across AcuFast operations and genetics.
- Work authorization in Canada.
- Enrolled in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agriculture, or related field.
- Livestock experience (asset).
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Reliable, team-oriented, and aligned with AcuFast’s values.
- 1-on-1 mentoring and continuous feedback.
- Meaningful, hands-on work with real industry impact.
- Competitive wages based on education/experience.
- Inclusive, supportive work environment.
- Pathway to full-time employment following internship.
- On-site roles with early starts, weekend/holiday rotations, and physical livestock care.
- Strict biosecurity protocols including shower-in/out, downtime requirements are essential and will be clearly explained during training.
Submit your resume and cover letter by November 1. Please include your available dates (May–Aug).
About Us
AcuFast provides pork producers across North America and worldwide with breeding stock and innovative genetic and reproduction solutions. We work alongside pork producers and industry partners to build the future of pork production together. It is a future where cutting-edge science and proven farm practices meet, ensuring the health of pigs, producers, and consumers for generations to come. We empower our people by supporting and encouraging them to grow personally as well as professionally. We have a team of keen and innovative thinkers. You will love it here.
While we appreciate all applications, only those under consideration will be contacted. AcuFast is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform daily production tasks and care for livestock at a genetic nucleus facility while learning swine genetic evaluation and selection processes. Complete a summer project, present its findings, and connect with leaders across AcuFast’s operations and genetics teams.
Requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and enrolled in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agriculture, or a related field; livestock experience is an asset. Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, Microsoft Office proficiency, reliability, and a team-oriented approach are expected.
Skills
- Animal Care
- Livestock Handling
- Swine Genetics
- Genetic Evaluation
- Animal Selection
- Communication
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Presentation Skills
- Biosecurity
Benefits
- One-on-One Mentoring
- Continuous Feedback
- Competitive Wages
- Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment
- Potential Full-Time Employment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Agribusiness
- Swine Genetics
- Pork Production
- Genetic Nucleus Facility
- Genetic Evaluation
- Animal Selection
- Livestock Care
- Production Tasks
- Microsoft Office
- Summer Project
- Project Presentation
- Biosecurity Protocols
- Shower-In and Shower-Out
- Downtime Requirements
- Work Authorization in Canada
- Mentoring
- Teamwork