AddressWho we are:
Founded in 2006, Fortified Nutrition Limited manufactures and sells high quality, leading edge vitamin and mineral premixes and supplements for swine, dairy, beef and poultry producers and supports producers with a sales team across Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Montana. Fortified Nutrition is under the GVF Group of Companies umbrella and operates in close affiliation with Grand Valley Fortifiers which is a progressive and innovative leader in animal livestock nutrition. The GVF Group of Companies empowers farmers to produce meat, milk, and eggs profitably and sustainably for the advancement of human lives, nutrition and health.
Ours is a family business that cares about its employees and its community. We make sure that all our staff get what the best in class team members deserve: benefits, good wages, and respect. Whether through our charitable work, or our dedication to staff, GVF is committed to living out our principles and values.
Why we have this role:
Our dedicated team of Monogastric Nutritionists are passionate about supporting our swine and poultry customers by providing leading edge ration formulations and utilizing premixes, supplements and complete feeds for pigs, chickens and other monogastric producers across Canada. As the ideal candidate for this position, you will be passionate about serving the agriculture industry, be a caring team player and an advanced trouble shooter who enjoys providing innovative solutions to producers that result in successes for the customer and their overall operation.
Working with us:
Typical work hours for this position are Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Given the nature of your role supporting our sales team and customers nationally, you will travel to visit customers across Alberta and Saskatchewan and may have opportunities to travel outside of those provinces and outside of Canada as requested. This means there may be times when you will be required to work outside of these typical hours.
As a Monogastric Nutritionist, you will be based out of your home office with the requirement to travel where needed. FNL has offices in Lethbridge and Red Deer Alberta and Swift Current Saskatchewan that you will visit when needed.
What you'll do:
- Formulate new rations and update current rations specific to the producers needs
- Assess feed and ingredient samples and performance data to adjust rations accordingly
- Maintain ration balancing program and keep accurate records
- Travel to visit Fortified Nutrition customers and prospects individually and with sales team members to build relationships, trouble shoot and resolve feed and nutrition related problems
- Provide regular consultation and advice to internal and external customers regarding products, ingredients, and nutrition
- Assist in the formulation of new products and aid in field trial experiments
- Provide On-Farm Business Intelligence consultation and production recommendations to customers and collaborate with the Canada-wide team
- Assist in product and nutrition training for new team members and ongoing training for team members
- Help administrate and monitor the quality assurance and quality control programs and comply with CFIA regulations
- Attend and participate in industry specific promotional and educational events
- Be an integral part of the team which includes working collaboratively with our national team of Monogastric Nutritionists and other GVF group team members
Your background includes:
- A true passion for agriculture
- Master's degree in Swine and/or Poultry Nutrition
- 10+ years of working experience in a nutritionist role
- Experience in swine and poultry management, herd health, flock health, and marketplace knowledge
- Experience working with Brill/NDS, BestMix or AMTS is an asset
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to deliver results quickly and efficiently and work collaboratively within a team
- Ability to travel daily across Alberta and Saskatchewan
Why work with us:
- Canadian Family Owned and Operated Company
- Professional development opportunities
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Profit sharing bonus
- Donation matching program
- Store discount at Valley Feeds
How we behave:
- Passion: Serving customers innovatively and well.
- Humble Confidence: Confidently choosing to forgo our status, deploy our resources and use of influence for the good of others before ourselves.
- Integrity: Consistently honest while honouring commitments with our customers, co-workers and suppliers.
- Professional: Committed to excellence in the way we lead, serve and relate.
- Caring: With a servant heart, truly caring for customers and co-workers. Find satisfaction in assisting with others' challenges and joy in witnessing their success.
All interested applicants are asked to apply with a copy of their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.
