The WBDC is a dynamic and exciting place to work. The team players are enthusiastic and energetic. It's a place where you're exposed to a wide variety of jobs, projects, and tasks. The WBDC provides an opportunity to work with cattle in a research based environment.
We live and work in smaller rural, largely agricultural communities that are great places to live and raise a family. WBDC employs senior research scientists, an economist, technical staff, supporting ranch staff and administration and clerical staff.
WBDC seeks qualified individuals periodically for employment opportunities in the organization.
FARM LABOURER
Position:
The Western Beef Development Centre – a division of PAMI requires a ranch labourer for work at the Termuende Research Ranch in Lanigan, where it manages a 300-head herd and 2500 acres of range and cropland for research and technology transfer.
Qualifications:
The successful applicant must have:
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Experience in beef cow/calf production
- The ability to work in a team environment
- The ability to operate farm machinery
- The ability to perform physically demanding work
- The ability to work outdoors in all weather
- A Valid driver’s license
Starting date:
Immediate availability is preferred.
Wages:
PAMI offers a competitive wage and an extensive benefits package.
How to apply:
Mail, fax, or email your resumé to:
Western Beef Development Centre
Box 1150
Humboldt SK S0K 2A0
Fax: 306.682.5080
Email: pjefferson.wbdc@pami.ca
MSc/PhD Opportunity
Position:
An MSc or PhD graduate student is sought to join the beef grazing/nutrition group at the Western Beef Development Centre.
The Project:
This project will investigate managing stockpiled perennial forages with beef cows and the impact on cow performance, forage yield and composition, forage quality, soil nutrients and system costs. Both field and laboratory studies will be conducted.
Qualifications:
Applicants must be highly motivated to pursue a research career. Applicants should have a strong background in beef cattle, ruminant nutrition, or the animal sciences. Interested individuals holding a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science should have a minimum average of 70% before considering submission of an application. A successful application to the College of Graduate Studies at the University of Saskatchewan will be required. Information on the College as well as application forms may be obtained at http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/.
Starting date:
The student is to commence in the fall term (September 2010), or once a suitable candidate has been identified.
Stipend:
A standard university graduate stipend for the successful candidate is available: MSc $16,000/yr or PhD $18,000/yr..
For further information, please contact Dr. Bart Lardner at blardner.wbdc@pami.ca
How to apply:
Send your curriculum vitae, along with a complete application and contact information by AUGUST 31st, 2010 to:
Dr. HA (Bart) Lardner
Western Beef Development Centre
Department of Animal & Poultry Science
51 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK, Canada, S7N 5A8
General admission requirements and an on-line application form can be found at the College of Graduate Studies and Research website: www.usask.ca/cgsr/prospective_students/apply.php.
Once completed, send your application package, including a cover letter summarizing your qualifications to:
Graduate Secretary
Department of Animal & Poultry Science
51 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon SK, Canada, S7N 5A8
