Masterfeeds, a family-owned business and part of Alltech, is dedicated to adding value to the lives of our customers, dealers, employees, and suppliers. With a long history of success in serving the Canadian livestock and poultry industries, we pride ourselves on our high-quality people and products.
We are currently seeking a knowledgeable
Beef Field Nutritionist to join our team and focus on the
intersection between Nutrition and Sales. This position is based in Stratford ON and will be a combination of on-farm and in office as required.
Key Responsibilities:
As a valued member of our dynamic and engaged beef team, you will collaborate closely with the sales and nutrition teams and producers to provide comprehensive nutrition and technical support, ultimately optimizing beef production and profitability. Your
responsibilities will include:
- Develop tailored ruminant feed programs, incorporating the latest research and nutritional principles to enhance feedlot performance.
- Promote and advise on new technologies that improve productivity and profitability for our customers.
- Work directly with farms to assess how changes in rations effect performance on farm.
- Assist with the formulation of premixes manufactured at the Stratford Premix facility.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure long-term business partnerships.
- Identify customer needs and provide appropriate solutions, including technical advice on beef management if needed.
- Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to overall company growth
- Stay up to date with the latest research and advancements in ruminant nutrition, applying these findings to continuously improve our nutrition programs.
- Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and guidelines related to ruminant nutrition.
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in ruminant nutrition, animal science, or a closely related field.
- Practical industry experience is preferred, but not mandatory. This role may be suitable for a recent graduate, looking for their first position in the animal feed industry.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
- A strong understanding of ruminant physiology, metabolism and nutrient requirements.
- Experience with ruminant ration formulation software, such as NDS, AMTS, or equivalent, would be an asset, though training will be provided.
- 3+ years of experience in the beef or agricultural sector is a strong advantage.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to travel to various farm locations as required.
- Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and have a full driving licence.
Why work with us?
At Masterfeeds Inc, we are proud to be a
leading nutrition provider for animal agriculture in Canada since 1929, with 15 feed manufacturing plants across the country, employing over 600 people, and supporting over 7000 Canadian farm families every year.
We offer:
- A competitive wage and pension plan
- Group insurance benefits, including health, dental, and vision
- Referral incentives for bringing new talent to our team
At Masterfeeds we are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace where diverse perspectives help drive innovation in agriculture. We welcome unique skills, experiences and backgrounds. If you’re passionate and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification in the posting.
We are committed to inclusivity, equity and accessibility in the selection process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Masterfeeds Accessibility at
[email protected].
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to help review and assess applications during our recruiting process. The tools support our team's evaluation, but every hiring decision is made by our authorized hiring professionals.