Our client is seeking a Monogastric Nutritionist to provide technical expertise and production management services that improve performance, reduce feed costs, and maximize farm profitability. Based in Quebec, this home-office role includes regular travel to client farms in the province and across Eastern Canada.

Reporting to the Director of Nutrition, you will:

Provide nutrition and production management consulting to optimize performance, efficiency, and net returns to primary producers.
Formulate best-cost diets and update ingredient nutrient profiles.
Promote and expand the company’s nutrition and production management services business.
Conduct feed mill audits and ensure quality control in manufacturing.
Review production data to identify strategies that reduce input costs or improve productivity.
Troubleshoot farm-level production challenges and provide practical solutions, while developing, demonstrating and leading improvement strategies for clients.
Train farm staff in feeding programs, management practices, and leadership skills.
Assess ventilation, utilities, and other operational systems to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Implement research findings and introduce new technologies on client farms.

Your background includes:

PhD or M.Sc. in Animal Science (poultry focus preferred).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in modern poultry production systems.
Strong consulting and client relationship management skills.
Ability to work independently with excellent time management.
Bilingual in French and English.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and nutrition formulation software (e.g., Brill, Format, Bestmix).

Why this role?

This is an opportunity to make a measurable impact on poultry production in Eastern Canada while building strong client partnerships. You’ll join a respected consultancy where your expertise directly supports farm efficiency and profitability.

This management role will include some travel, approximately 25-30% of the time, to meet with clients, attend meetings, and support relationship-building across Canada.

Litherland & Co. is dedicated to fair and equal opportunities for all applicants. Candidates are selected upon the highest level of equity, diversity, and inclusion across the organization and throughout its hiring process. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, arrangements will be made for your convenience throughout the recruitment.

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Monogastric Nutritionist