Data scientist Jobs in Guelph, ON

About Us

At Semex, we truly believe that your work and workplace should be more than just a job - they are an invaluable part of your career and personal journey. We believe you should have opportunities to grow, develop relationships, and contribute to our important work of ensuring that farmers worldwide have the genetics, technology, and hands-on solutions needed to feed the world.

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Field Data Coordinator to fill a newly created role, and join our Research and Innovation team. The Field Data Coordinator will serve as a key point for Semex field data initiatives, helping drive actions and follow-through across farm data access, data quality, analysis, and reporting. The job holder will work closely with R&I, Analytics, Operations, and other internal stakeholders, as well as field contacts, producers, herd managers, and external data providers, to improve the volume, quality, continuity, and timeliness of field data, interpret results, and translate findings into practical insights that support operational decision-making.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain relationships with partner herds that align with Semex field data priorities and identify opportunities to expand data coverage.
• Coordinate herd recruitment, onboarding, participation, timelines, and follow-up with producers, field teams, and data providers.
• Monitor incoming field and reproductive data for quality, continuity, and timeliness.
• Identify missing, delayed, or inconsistent records and coordinate practical resolution with herd, field, and technical contacts.
• Maintain herd records, contact history, participation status, data-source information, breeding volumes, quality indicators, targets, and outstanding actions.
• Develop and maintain an annual field data acquisition plan that identifies data gaps, priority herds, new data opportunities, expected outcomes, and required actions.
• Support the addition of new herds, herd-management platforms, and data sources.
• Analyze field data, identify trends, gaps, and emerging issues, and translate findings into clear, practical insights for internal teams and field partners.
• Support cloud-based tracking, reporting, and dashboard tools that provide access to descriptive statistics and key data metrics.
• Lead practical improvements to herd engagement, data collection, data flow, analysis, and reporting processes.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Diploma or degree in animal science, agriculture, dairy science, agribusiness, data analytics, data management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple herds, contacts, activities, and timelines.
• Strong understanding of field data, with the ability to analyze and interpret results using farm records, spreadsheets, databases, reporting systems, and data-quality processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence working with producers, field contacts, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Practical and proactive problem-solver who can identify issues, coordinate solutions, and escalate risks when needed.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, collaborative, and adaptable, with sound judgment when handling confidential operational and herd data.
• Strong understanding of field data and the ability to analyze and interpret it
• Practical knowledge of farm and reproductive records, data management, and partner-herd coordination
• Knowledge of dairy reproduction, fertility management, and herd-recording systems.
• Experience working with dairy producers, agricultural field operations, commercial breeding programs, or industry data providers.
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, cloud-based data environments, dashboards, databases, or data-quality reporting.
• Experience with large or complex datasets. Familiarity with SQL, R, Python, or other analytical tools is an asset but is not required.

Why Join Semex:

Health & Wellness

• Company paid comprehensive benefits program: Including extended health and dental care for employees and eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Financial Security

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer matching
• Competitive salary, merit pay and annual performance bonus

Work-Life Balance

• Paid time off: Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• Employee Recognition Program

Growth & Culture

• Learning and development opportunities
• Social committee events
• Annual allowance for Semex Shop to purchase Semex / Boviteq branded clothing and merchandise

Work Location & Minimum Pay Rate

This is a hybrid role, with flexibility to be based out of our Guelph, Ontario or Madison, Wisconsin office. This position offers a minimum starting salary of $75,000, with potential compensation enhancements based on applicable experience and qualifications. The level, title, and scope of the position may be adjusted to reflect the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications, ranging from an early-career opportunity to a more senior role. Reporting arrangements will be confirmed based on organizational needs and the successful candidate’s experience.

Please note that regular travel throughout the United States and Canada is required. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all necessary travel documentation, including a valid passport and any required visas or travel authorizations.

At Semex we strive to have team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to our success. We take pride in the diverse community that makes up the fabric of our company. From the salesperson at the farm gate to the lab technician, everyone works purposefully and meaningfully. We’re not afraid of hard work, hold each other accountable, and act guided by our core values. If this sounds like you, let’s talk!

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Semex/Boviteq encourages people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request by contacting talentmanagement@semex.com.

At Semex/Boviteq we are committed to protecting your personal information. By applyingyou consent to the collection and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable privacy laws. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process. Please note the terms used in this posting are used generically and refer to people of all genders. We are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices and will notify applicants of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.

We thank all applicants for applying for this position, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.