Canadian Angus Research Technician?If you are hardworking, dedicated, like to take initiative, and do not let your job descriptions limit your accomplishments then the Canadian Angus Association has an exciting job opportunity for you. We are looking for a Research Technician who will be responsible for supporting current research initiatives. In addition, you must have the ability to train and educate key business partners and to organize and deliver information seminars.?Position Description Summary:The Research Technician?s role is to help deliver the objectives of the Canadian Angus Association?s research and development programs nationally. While the incumbent may have a primary research focus, (s)he is expected to market all of the Canadian Angus Association programs to CAA members, commercial producers, and industry partners.?Reporting directly to the Canadian Angus Association?s Director of Science & Technology, the role includes but is not limited to the following duties and responsibilities:Data capture and basic statistical analysis towards integrated producer genetic selection and marketing toolsCarry out research activities in various beef production environments including cow-calf operations, feedlots and abattoirsWork closely and collaboratively with the Director of Science & Technology to conduct research with integrity, adhering strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs), budgets and timelinesEstablish and continually manage project expectations with guidance and training from the Director of Science & TechnologyPrepare and maintain project status reports and schedules, track milestones/deliverables, critical paths and dependenciesRespond to all producer and stakeholder inquiries regarding Canadian Angus Association programs and research activitiesAssist in completing project activity and financial reportingGive compelling and professional presentations in person, via video conference, and over the phoneAttend industry and networking events and trade showsConfidently collect subjective trait information on farms and ranchesConfidently assess and record heart score and liver score at the abattoirAssess and record information about carcass quality traits at the abattoirRecord collected information into registry databaseSupport producers learning to use herd management software over the phone and in personConduct basic statistical analysis on data collected?Knowledge and Skills:Must be detailed orientedComfortable processing cattle using quiet handling methodsMust be flexible and adaptable to varied tasks and surroundingsEducation in Animal Sciences with some experience in research and development and/or project managementAgriculture and cattle background preferredGood interpersonal skills and communication requiredStrong understanding of technology will be requiredStrong understanding of the Canadian beef industry, including the commercial and feedlot sectorsMust be self-motivated, excel at time management and have a strong work ethicValid driver?s license?Travel:Employee will be based out of the Canadian Angus Association office, Angus Central, in Rocky View County, Alberta, and must be able to travel to farms, abattoirs and industry events approximately 30?50% of the time, with some overnight, evening and weekend work possible.?The majority of the work performed in this role will be over the phone and via video conference, along with scheduled face-to-face client visits as needed.?Benefits/Compensation:Competitive salaryGroup benefits and RRSP plan matching.Laptop, cell phone and all other technology required for the job are providedTravel and incidental reimbursements?Physical Demands:To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use a laptop/computer or walk. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee?s ability to see near and far distances.?Canadian Angus Association is based at Angus Central, the Canadian Angus headquarters located north of Calgary in Rocky View County, Alberta. Regular hours of work are Monday-Friday, 7:30 am ? 4:00 pm, and the office is closed for lunch from 11:30-12:30. The Canadian Angus Research Technician is not a remote position.?To Apply:If you meet the above qualifications and are excited to join our team, then please send your resume to: Alan Yuen, Director of Administration at ayuen@cdnangus.ca quoting ?Research Technician? in the subject line. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants must be Canadian residents.?Canadian Angus Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. Canadian Angus Association is proudly committed to ensuring equitable hiring practices and believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on his or her own merit. Canadian Angus Association strives to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected to participate in our recruitment process, please inform either the Director of Administration or the CEO of the nature of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.?The Canadian Angus Association is Canada?s largest purebred beef breed organization. The Association represents 3,000 members across Canada for the purposes of registering and recording the pedigrees of purebred Angus cattle in the closed Herd Book and promoting the breed across Canada.?