Casual Animal Technicians

Primary Purpose: To assist in providing animal care in the Dairy Unit and assist with a wide range of activities associated with efficient functioning of the unit and animal well-being.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Dairy Unit Manager or Unit Faculty Supervisor, this position performs dairy cow milking, feeding and caring for livestock. Work is performed with limited supervision. It involves lifting and moving heavy feed and other supplies. Working in a facility with large animals, the incumbent is exposed to animal dander, animal waste, and unpredictability. Shift work is involved, providing coverage during the day, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. This is a casual position.

Typical Duties/Accountabilities: Assist with milking, feeding, handling and caring for livestock under research and teaching conditions in accordance with the Canadian Council on Animal Care; operate farm equipment such as tractors, bobcat loader, manure spreaders and trucks; monitor animals for health and perform various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Completion of Grade 12. Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Licenses: Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Experience: Recent experience in a dairy milking parlour. Experience milking and animal handling is an asset.

Skills: Demonstrated understanding of humane animal care and handling principles; record keeping skills; ability to operate farm equipment; ability to interact and communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors; and possess the ability to perform heavy physical labour.

This position is in scope of CUPE 1975.

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to Manager, Rayner Dairy Research and Teaching Facility at 306-966-4140.

Department: Animal & Poultry Science
Status: Casual

Employment Group: CUPE 1975

Shift: Shift work is involved providing coverage during the day, evenings, weekends and statutory holidays. This is a casual position.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): Casual

Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $16.75 - 20.43 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable): Facility Services

Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1

Posted Date: 5/27/2026

Closing Date: 6/24/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Yes
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

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