WestGen strives to attract and retain the best employees available. Our WestGen Team takes great pride and satisfaction in providing excellent service and value to our customers. We at WestGen are committed to treating each employee with courtesy and respect. It is important to us that our employees not only feel WestGen is a good place to work, but is also a company where they can fulfill their career ambitions. If you are interested in a career at WestGen, we welcome you to submit your resume to our HR Manager. It will be held in confidence for consideration as positions become available.

Positions Available

Genetic Advisor | Join Our Team!

Location: Saskatchewan

Join WestGen and Help Shape the Future of Agriculture

Who We Are

At WestGen, we’re passionate about shaping the future of livestock genetics. Our mission? Helping producers unlock the full potential of their herds through cutting-edge programs and personalized genetic strategies. If you thrive on building relationships, love the livestock industry, and want to make a real impact, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

As a Genetic Advisor, you’ll be the go-to expert for producers in your territory. Your role combines science, strategy, and sales to deliver solutions that drive productivity and profitability. Here’s what your day might look like:

  • Connect & Grow: Build strong relationships with dairy producers and expand your network.

  • Drive Success: Achieve (and crush!) sales targets while managing your territory like a pro.
  • Be the Expert: Help producers create genetic plans that elevate herd performance.
  • Champion Innovation: Promote WestGen programs like SemexWorks, Optimate, Elevate, and P3.
  • Stay Organized: Keep CRM data accurate, manage inventory, and report on performance.
  • Think Big: Develop new accounts and grow non-semen sales opportunities.
  • Represent WestGen: Maintain a professional image and take pride in your company vehicle and equipment.

What We’re Looking For

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a livestock-related field.
  • 3–5 years of industry experience (dairy, livestock, AI).
  • Previous sales experience is a plus!
  • Strong communication skills and a knack for strategic thinking.
  • A passion for agriculture and helping producers succeed.

What’s In It For You?

  • Competitive salary, bonus structure, benefits and pension.

  • A company vehicle for travel.
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • The chance to work with a team that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Working Conditions

  • Frequent travel within your territory.

  • Exposure to all kinds of weather.
  • Some heavy lifting.

Ready to make a difference in the livestock industry?

Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to hr@westgen.com.

 

The ARC is hiring | Animal Care/Herds Job Opportunity

We are currently looking to fill the part-time position of Animal Care/Herdsperson to tend the animals in the ARC (Advanced Reproductive Centre) facility. The position is Monday to Friday morning and late afternoon, with every other weekend shifts from 6-8am and 4-6pm shifts.

Duties

  • Responsible for the timely feeding, cleaning, and care of animals within the IVF and other reproductive programs, that creates an overall wellbeing to maintain elite standards and results.
  • Responsible to bring to the attention of management any concerns of injury, sickness, or any other matter that pertains to the wellbeing of any animal within the reproductive programs.
  • Assist on routine herd health matters, and introduction of new animals into the system.
  • Maintenance and safe use of equipment and machinery (skid steer, blowers etc.)

Dimensions

  • Working weekday and alternating weekend shifts, with responsibilities to basic chore work for the upkeep of good livestock husbandry, plus any additional tasks that are required in the best interest of the ARC.
  • Safe care and operation of any machinery to be used, after correct instruction.

Skill requirements

  • Proven and demonstrated animal husbandry experience
  • Ability to communicate on all levels
  • Appreciates the importance of good documentation
  • Ability to work under a specified system without supervision.
  • Recognized basic animal welfare with regards to sickness or injury, exercising due attention to each individual animal.
  • Can observe and access animal behavior, e.g. heat detection.
  • Ability to bring forward concerns in a constructive and acceptable manner
  • Ability to work inside and out in the adverse conditions normally associated with agriculture

Compensation, depending on experience, is between $23 – 27 / hour.

If you enjoy working independently and are looking for part-time work, we invite you to apply! The ARC are located at WestGen, 1625 Angus Campbell Road, Abbotsford.

If you are interested, please email Teresa Born, HR Manager at tborn@antaresalliance.ca