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High River Protein Processing Plant

The town of High River is located in Southwestern Alberta, Canada and has a population of 15,000 people. High River is conveniently situated in close proximity to the Rocky Mountains and the US border, and residents have plenty of activities to enjoy all year round.

Cargill’s High River facility is a fully integrated beef processing facility including slaughter, fabrication, rendering and hide operations. The plant employs approximately 2,200 employees and processes 4,700 head of cattle per day. Cargill is regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and adheres to the highest integrity, investment into food safety and quality, animal health and safety, corporate social responsibility and employee safety. Cargill in High River has also been recognized as one of the pioneers for recruiting temporary foreign workers. Since 2007, the High River facility has been working closely with the Alberta Government to recruit over 1,000 foreign workers from both the Philippines and Mexico.

Interested in working with us in High River? Scroll down to review our open roles and when you are ready to apply, you have a few easy options!

  • Chat with our Recruiting Assistant, Ana, in the bottom-right corner of your screen; just let her know which role you're interested in.
  • Text CargillJobs to 60196 to search for a role in High River and apply.
  • Click on the job title, then click the "Apply Now" button in the upper-right corner to be redirected; you'll click the Apply Now button on the new screen, create a Cargill careers account, and complete your application.

Full-Time Employee Benefits 

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Registered Pension Plan
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • RRSP with Cargill matching contributions (For Salaried Employees)
  • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discounts

Location Location

  • Location

    472 Avenue & Hwy 2A North, High River, AB, T1V 1P4

Available Opportunities

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