About this role
Dairy Nutrition Assistant – Start Your Career in Dairy with MacEwen!
Are you passionate about dairy farming and ready to grow your skills in animal nutrition? MacEwen Agricentre is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Dairy Nutrition Assistant to join our team and work alongside experienced Dairy Advisors.
This is a hands-on learning opportunity where you'll gain real-world experience in herd health, nutrition consulting, and farm support — while building a future in one of Canada's most important industries.
What You'll Do:
• Support senior nutrition advisors with on-farm visits and herd assessments
• Score cattle, document observations, and share results using iPad-based tools
• Build technical knowledge by attending in-house training and sales meetings
• Help maintain dairy accounts with top-tier service and confidentiality
• Participate in farm projects, product trials, and business events
• Communicate observations and support farm teams in problem-solving
• Assist in developing nutrition plans and following up with clients
• Keep digital reports updated to track daily activities and client interactions
What You Bring:
• Diploma or degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, or Dairy Nutrition - strong asset
• Bilingual (English/French) – asset
• Valid Class G driver's license with clean abstract
• Strong attention to detail and interest in on-farm work
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• Commitment to workplace safety and professionalism
Why MacEwen?
• Get paid to learn from expert advisors in the field
• Hands-on experience with real farms, real data, and real impact
• Access to continuous learning, supplier training, and mentorship
• Be part of a collaborative team rooted in agriculture and community
• Opportunities to grow into advisory roles within the company
• Competitive compensation and mileage coverage
• Work in a supportive, safety-first environment