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
Human Resources Lead | Join Our Team!
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Join WestGen and Help Shape the Future of Agriculture
About Us
At WestGen, we’re passionate about advancing livestock genetics and supporting producers across Western Canada. As a trusted leader in the agricultural industry, we combine innovation, expertise, and a commitment to excellence to help our customers succeed.
We’re entering an exciting new chapter as we celebrate the retirement of a long-standing team member who has made an incredible impact. Now, we’re looking for a Human Resources Lead to carry the torch forward and help shape the next phase of our people strategy. If you’re ready to make a real difference and grow alongside a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Supportive, team-oriented culture where your ideas matter
- Opportunities to lead impactful HR initiatives that truly make a difference
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
About the Role
As our Human Resources Lead, you’ll be the go-to person for all things HR—driving recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, policy development, and health and safety programs. You’ll work closely with leadership to ensure compliance, foster a positive workplace culture, and champion initiatives that align with our business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with WestGen’s mission and objectives
- Act as a trusted advisor to management on HR matters, organizational development, and change management
- Oversee succession planning to build a strong, sustainable workforce
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Coordinate interviews, reference checks, and prepare employment contracts
- Manage onboarding emails, training, and BambooHR setup
- Perform 30-60-day check-ins and remind managers about 90-day reviews
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Foster a positive culture and manage employee relations
- Respond to inquiries and escalate complex issues to the HR Consultant
Performance Management
- Drive performance reviews and professional development programs
- Maintain review schedules and documentation
Training, Policy & Compliance
- Support managers in staff growth and learning opportunities
- Organize and track company-required training
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and maintain HR policies
HR Systems & Reporting
- Administer BambooHR and maintain accurate records
- Manage time-off policies, vacation balances, and employment updates
Compensation, Payroll & Benefits
- Support payroll processing and benefits administration
- Manage salary structures and pension matching program
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (CPHR designation is an asset)
- 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
- Proven ability to lead HR initiatives and influence at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
- High level of confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with data-driven HR reporting is an asset
- Ability to manage change and support a growing, evolving organization
Working Conditions
- Occasional travel
- Flexibility for overtime as needed
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re passionate about people, thrive in a leadership role, and want to help shape the future of our organization, apply today and join us in driving excellence at WestGen!
To submit your resume and cover letter, email hr@westgen.com.
Distribution Technician
Location: Abbotsford, BC
Employment Type: Part-Time
Reports To: Distribution Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable part-time Distribution Technician to join our team in a two-day-a-week position. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely processing of orders, inventory management, and shipment preparation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy hands-on work, this position is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Process beef invoicing accurately and efficiently.
- Work with liquid nitrogen for extended periods while packing orders.
- Prepare waybills for Purolator shipments and ensure proper documentation.
- Scan Heatime for receiving shipments and learn the Heatime portal as a backup resource.
- Verify and put away supply orders, ensuring shipments are correct.
- Assist with inventory counts and maintain organized storage areas.
- Perform heavy lifting (up to 60 lbs) and stand for long periods during shifts.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in distribution, shipping, or warehouse operations is an asset.
- Knowledge of Excel preferred.
- Ability to work in cold environments and handle liquid nitrogen safely.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Physical ability to lift up to 60 lbs and stand for extended periods.
How to Apply:
Please submit 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