Poultry Technician

Experience with farm (live) animals?

Reliable means of transportation to work everyday?

Valid driver’s license?

Are you able to work weekends (alternate)?

Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity?

Able to lift up to 60 lbs and repetitively lifting 10-15 lbs?

Takes pride at your work. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours from time to time.

If your answer is “yes” to all those questions, then we want to speak with YOU!!

Who are we?

Burnbrae Farms is a proud 6th generation Canadian family owned and operated egg business, producing eggs for over 70 years, with facilities across Canada (Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia, and Quebec).

We are the leader in the egg production industry. When you join us, you don’t just work for us – YOU ARE PART OF THE FAMILY.

Poultry Technician

Term: Permanent-Full Time

Location: Onsite

Reports to: Farm Manager

Shift/Time: Weekdays. Day.

*Alternate weekends

Hourly Rate: $20.41/hr

Additional pay:

• Eligible for a flock performance bonus
• Eligible for 40 hours of paid sick days

Address: 3356 27, Lyn, ON K0E 1M0

This is a great opportunity for hands-on experience in egg farming. You will be working as part of an important team at the farm, to help prepare the birds and their barns to reach their full potential.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare birds for transport from a barn to another site. This can include loading birds into carts and onto transport trucks, as well as unloading birds from carts into the barn
• Clean barns and equipment, using high-pressure water and various chemicals
• Apply vaccinations to birds
• Other farm duties as requested

Work Environment

· Work in barns and transport truck trailers that can be noisy, odorous, hot, humid, and dusty

· Work involves physical movements like standing for extended periods, crouching, bending, kneeling, as well as some climbing and heights. This includes lifting up to 60 lbs and repetitively lifting 10-15 lbs

Qualifications

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Demonstrates positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills

· Ability to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity

· Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and must be able to lift 10-15 lbs repetitively

· Able to show up to work on time and ready to work. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours on some shifts. Must have flexibility in respect to scheduling

· Ability to execute all tasks in a safe manner

· Comfortable around farm animals. Able to adhere to animal welfare standards.

· Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset

· On the job training will be provided

Benefits:

• Benefits will be available after three months of employment
• Extended Health Care
• Vision Care
• Dental Care

o Employee and Family Assistance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Plan will be available after two years of employment

Remember… When you join us, you don’t just work for us – YOU ARE PART OF THE FAMILY.

**Burnbrae Farms welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Should you require accommodation during any part of the selection process please let the recruiter know.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.41 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Experience with farm (live) animals? Yes or No?
• Do you have reliable transportation to get to work on time? Carpooling is NOT a reliable transportation. Yes or No?
• Valid driver’s license? Yes or No?
• Are you able to work weekends (alternate)? Yes or No?
• Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity? Yes or No?
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and repetitively lifting 10-15 lbs? Yes or No?
• Takes pride at your work. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours from time to time. Yes or No?

Work Location: In person