Animal Health Welfare Technician

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; New Hamburg; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Pension plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteer days

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. in Ontario is seeking a field-focused role to strengthen relationships with broiler producers and support on-farm practices. You will audit processes, provide technical guidance, and drive welfare improvements across the supply chain.

This position involves data analysis, QA program execution, and reporting to supply-chain partners, with some overnight travel required. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Provide field technical services to producers for the improvement of bird health and performance.
• Perform routine audits of placement, grow out and catching and loading.
• Coach producers and crews on best practices and welfare considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provide field technical services to producers for bird health and performance improvement.
• Perform routine audits of placement, grow out, catching and loading.
• Coach growers and catchers to improve animal welfare and handling practices.
• Execute QA programs and biosecurity protocols.
• Data compilation and analysis including on-farm trials.
• Train Maple Leaf staff on site and verify processes.

Skills

Field technical services

Auditing

Data interpretation

Training & coaching

Job description

About Us:
We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.
We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company - not just in Canada - but on earth.
We are carbon neutral.
We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.
A diverse and inclusive work environment:
Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail] .

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

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Job Description

The Opportunity:

This position is a key player in developing and sustaining effective business relations between Maple Leaf Foods, third party poultry producers, catchers, and transportation such that credibility is established and maintained. Position key responsibilities include working directly with broiler producers to improve on farm practices both through on-farm auditing as well as technical support visits. Work will also include the development and execution of various trials and strategies to improve both welfare and performance at various points within the supply chain. Qualified individuals will be able to integrate into the broader team and provide support while driving improvements across the business. Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount / Incremental Headcount Base Salary:$59,000 - $87,000 CAD base pay annually The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide field technical services to producers for the improvement of bird health and performance
• Perform routine audits of placement, grow out and catching and loading
• Routine coaching and training of producers, catchers, and live transport crews on best practices (requires some overnight working hours)
• Coach growers and catchers to improve animal welfare and handling practices through analysis and data interpretation.
• Execute Q.A. programs and biosecurity protocols
• Data compilation and analysis including but not limited to performance results from on-farm trials
• Training and/or on-site verification of Maple Leaf employees
• Presentation of collected data both internally and externally for monitoring continuous improvements
• Creation and/or revision of Standard Operating Procedures
• Creation of effective and timely responses/reports to the hatcheries, growers, catchers, and transportation companies highlighting successes and areas of improvement

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].