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Poultry Technician
- Lyn, ON, K0E 1M0, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
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WHO ARE WE?
Burnbrae Farms is a sixth‑generation, Canadian, family‑owned company, operated today by the fourth generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading egg producers and processors, with farms, grading stations, and processing facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
Working with more than 400 local independent egg farming families, we provide Canadians from coast to coast to coast with safe, nutritious, and affordable eggs and egg products. Across our operations, spanning 7 farms, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants, and 2 distribution centres, we collect, grade, boil, cook, and ship eggs nationwide. Burnbrae Farms has built a strong, trusted consumer brand, offering a wide range of value‑added products including EGG Creations!, Simply Egg Whites, EGG Bakes!, EGG Bites!, and EGGS2go!.
With a bright future and ambitious plans for continued growth, we proudly employ more than 1,700 dedicated team members across Canada.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Poultry Technician
Replacement or New Role: New
Term: Full Time Permanent – work available year round
Work Mode: onsite
Reports to: Farm Manager
Direct Reports: 0
Hourly Range: $22.18/hr
Bonus: No
Address: Lyn, ON
Travel: No
Language: English
JOB DUTIES & 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
Burnbrae Farms’ Vision is to grow into a world-class egg business using the strength of our people to develop leading edge products and processes. Through our commitment to quality, health and innovation, we will provide healthy lifestyle solutions, exceed customer expectations and build highly trusted brands.
We offer our employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.
Burnbrae Farms is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
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Responsibilities
Prepare birds for transport by loading and unloading them between carts, trucks, and barns, and administer vaccinations. Clean barns and equipment using high-pressure water and chemicals, and perform other farm duties as assigned.
Requirements
Candidates must be comfortable working around farm animals, follow animal welfare and safety standards, and be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 60 pounds and repetitive lifting of 10–15 pounds. Teamwork, a positive attitude, punctuality, and scheduling flexibility are required; farm or agricultural experience is an asset, and on-the-job training is provided.
Skills
- Bird Handling
- Loading And Unloading
- Barn Cleaning
- Equipment Cleaning
- High-Pressure Washing
- Chemical Handling
- Vaccination Administration
- Physical Strength
- Coordination And Dexterity
- Teamwork
- Animal Welfare
- Safety Practices
- Scheduling Flexibility
- Willingness To Learn
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Categories
- Agriculture
Keywords
- Poultry
- Egg Production
- Farm Operations
- Bird Handling
- Bird Transport
- Barns
- Transport Trucks
- Loading And Unloading
- Vaccinations
- Barn Cleaning
- Equipment Cleaning
- High-Pressure Water
- Chemical Use
- Animal Welfare
- Farm Animals
- Physical Labor
- Lifting
- Safety
- Teamwork
- Agriculture