Posted: June 23, 2026
Swine Technician at University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB is listed at University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at University of Alberta.
This full-time term Swine Technician position at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, involves comprehensive care and husbandry of a research breeding herd. Key duties include farrowing room husbandry, animal treatment, and maintaining vaccination programs. Applicants require a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in a farrow-to-finish operation.
The Swine Technician role at the University of Alberta's Swine Research and Technology Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, is a vital full-time term position, initially for one year, commencing in September 2026. This in-person role on South Campus is integral to maintaining the high standards of care and husbandry for the university's research breeding herd. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of swine management, contributing directly to important agricultural research initiatives within the province of Alberta. Responsibilities include meticulous farrowing room husbandry, ensuring the well-being of sows and their litters, and providing treatment for sick or injured animals as needed. The technician will also manage the vaccination program in accordance with herd health veterinary recommendations, perform semen collection and artificial insemination, and carry out euthanasia using approved methods for both humane and research endpoints. Accurate data collection for production and research records is paramount, as is maintaining facility sanitation and overall maintenance to support the university's commitment to excellence in agricultural science and community engagement.
To be considered for this Swine Technician position at the University of Alberta, candidates must possess at least a high school diploma and a minimum of two years of experience in a farrow-to-finish operation. Strong written and spoken English skills are essential for effective communication and record-keeping within the research environment. While not mandatory, a Green Certificate, agricultural diplomas, or relevant degrees would be a significant asset, demonstrating a deeper understanding of agricultural practices pertinent to the university's research goals. The University of Alberta is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all qualified persons. We acknowledge our location on Treaty 6 territory and respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence enriches our vibrant community. As an institution, the University of Alberta is home to a diverse community of over 14,000 faculty and staff, dedicated to making discoveries and generating solutions that benefit the world. We welcome applications from all qualified persons, including women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who can contribute to the further diversification of ideas within our university. L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée et où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés, encourageant toutes les personnes qualifiées à postuler.
