Associate Ruminant Nutritionist
Blue Rock Animal Nutrition
Alberta
Description :
This position is based out of our Innisfail office and premix manufacturing facility in Central Alberta. The successful candidate will divide their time between office-based support for walk‑in clients and on‑farm visits throughout Alberta. Most of the role involves working directly with producers as a value‑added technical resource.
Responsibilities include:
- Partnering with new and existing clients to develop whole‑farm nutrition programs
- Feed testing and interpretation
- Ration formulation, optimization, and troubleshooting
- Assisting with custom premix formulation and collaborating daily with the manufacturing team
- Participating in industry events and ongoing professional development
- Contributing to a collaborative, supportive ruminant nutrition team
Requirements:
Exceptional people skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science/Nutrition (minimum)
- Strong understanding of the beef industry
- Collaborative communication skills
- Willingness to travel to farms throughout Alberta
- Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
- Motivation to learn and seek out information
- Accountability and professionalism
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with ration balancing programs
- Valid Canadian driver’s license
- High level of self‑confidence, positive attitude, maturity, and integrity
