Dairy Coordinator

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As a global leader in student-managed learning opportunities, we are committed to developing leaders at Lakeland College. It’s something we excel at because of our exceptional team. Their passion and commitment to academic excellence, innovation and achievement is what sets Lakeland apart, as an educator and an employer. Join our team and be part of helping our students take the lead not only into the future, but today.

Key Responsibilities

Management and Training of Dairy Staff

• Prepare and manage shift schedules for dairy personnel, ensuring adequate coverage.
• Train new staff on protocols and procedures and organize training sessions with suppliers.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to foster communication and teamwork.
• Conduct performance reviews in collaboration with the Farm Manager.

Sustainable Operation of the Dairy Learning Centre

• Monitor expenses and revenues to adhere to budgetary guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment adhering to biosecurity protocols.
• Collaborate on nutrient and manure management plans with the Farm Manager.

Operation and Optimization of Technology

• Manage and optimize technology systems including automated feeding and milking systems.
• Utilize herd management software to track and enhance herd performance.

Student and Industry Interaction

• Provide guidance and support to the Student Managed Farm (SMF) Dairy Team.
• Coordinate use of dairy facilities for academic and educational purposes.
• Foster relationships with industry stakeholders and promote the Dairy program

Daily Chores and Milking

• Conduct milking of dairy cows including sanitization of milking systems, cleaning cows, attaching milking units, and monitoring robotic milking systems.
• Perform health checks on cows and calves, treat ailments, and manage breeding and calving processes.
• Manage feeding schedules, movement of cows and calves, and ensure cleanliness of barn and milking parlor.
• Monitor milk quality and treat for mastitis, as necessary.

Job Requirements

• Post-secondary agriculture related education
• Demonstrated passion for and connection with the Canadian dairy industry.
• Minimum of five years of experience working in a dairy.
• Experience managing and supporting a team of people.
• Strong computer skills.
• Manual labour and shift work is required.
• The ability to perform artificial insemination would be an asset.

Additional Information

This is a Full-time Continuing Administrative position, located on the Vermilion campus, commencing as soon as possible. The current salary range is $69,848 - $91,474 per annum and includes a market-leading benefit package: Extended health care and dental coverage, health and wellness spending account, group life, long-term disability and death benefits, generous pension plan, vacation and special leave days, and access to college recreational facilities. RRSP and TFSA options are available, and we encourage and support the advancement of our employees through further education.

Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.  All resumes are to be submitted electronically on our website www.lakelandcollege.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified applicants must have a valid Alberta driver’s license.