Farm Labourer

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Benefits

Orientation

Professional development

Safe, team‑oriented workplace

Lunch items at onsite store

Tab system for employees

Job summary

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry in Abbotsford, BC invites applications for a dependable Farm Hand at our Bradner location. You will manage poultry housing, feed and welfare, while helping improve farm practices for quality and safety.

Training is available, with opportunities for advancement in a stable, family‑minded company that values teamwork and reliability. This hands‑on role requires physical stamina, the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, and weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates physical stamina for hands‑on farm tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and safety‑conscious with attention to detail.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Weekend coverage as required; full‑time commitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage housing and care of poultry from brooding to shipping.
• Ensure birds are fed, housed, and maintained in proper environment with ventilation.
• Improve farm practices for quality, welfare, health, safety, and efficiency.
• Direct labour to complete tasks efficiently.
• Comply with animal welfare, HACCP, and Health & Safety SOPs and protocols.
• Maintain farm biosecurity programs and records.
• Coordinate transfer and hauling of ducks and geese as needed.
• Handle maintenance for barns and equipment and keep sites clean and safe.
• Perform winter duties: snow removal and ice melt application.
• Develop severity weather plans for cold snaps and heat events.
• Oversee mortuary composting and odor control.
• Order bedding, feed, and farm supplies; support operations as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Independence

Safety‑focused

Reliability

Outdoor work

Tools

Forklift operation

Equipment operation

WHMIS

Food Safe

Job description

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry – Yarrow, B.C.

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry (FVSP) is a vertically integrated specialty poultry company that prides itself on Food Safety, Quality, Teamwork, Integrity, and Growth. We’re hiring a dependable Farm Hand for our Bradner location. FVSP is looking for someone who is reliable, hands‑on, and motivated. If you are interested in a diverse, caring, and supportive place to work, we encourage you to apply.

• Work for a stable, family‑minded company focused on food safety and product quality
• Real career pathways — we promote from within and invest in training
• Hands‑on role where your work directly supports animal welfare and farm success
• A respectful, team‑first culture that values reliability, safety, and long‑term fit

What you’ll do

• Manage the housing and care of poultry from brooding to shipping
• Ensure birds are fed, housed, and maintained in an appropriate environment with proper ventilation
• Implement and improve farm practices to support quality, animal welfare, health and safety, and efficiency
• Oversee and direct labour to ensure work is completed efficiently
• Ensure compliance with company animal welfare, HACCP, and Health & Safety SOPs, policies, and protocols
• Maintain and improve farm‑specific biosecurity programs
• Coordinate and assist with the transfer and hauling of ducks and geese as required
• Complete and submit required production, livestock, and staff records and paperwork
• Proactively coordinate maintenance needs for barns and equipment
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly farm sites, including barns, driveways, and surrounding areas
• Perform winter duties including snow removal, ice melt application, and sidewalk clearing
• Develop and implement severe weather plans for cold snaps and extreme heat events
• Perform basic inspections, cleaning, washing, and greasing of tractors, skid steers, and farm equipment
• Oversee mortality composting processes to minimize odor
• Order and schedule bedding, feed, and farm production supplies
• Support maintenance or plant operations as required

Who we’re looking for

• Someone looking for a long‑term role with opportunities to grow at FVSP
• Comfortable with physically demanding, hands‑on farm work
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, safety‑conscious, and detail‑oriented
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Weekend coverage availability as required
• Previous experience in farming, livestock care, food production, or equipment operation is an asset but is not required — we are happy to train the right person.

What we offer

• Extended Health Benefits (including chiropractors, massage therapy, dental, life and dependent life insurance, travel insurance, long‑term disability, routine eye exams, and an annual Health/Lifestyle Spending Account)
• Paid orientation
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development in a company that promotes from within
• A safe, food‑safety‑focused workplace where teamwork matters
• Lunch items available at our retail store
• “Tab” system at our onsite retail store for full‑time employees

Relevant Experience

Any experience in farming, livestock care, food processing, forklift operation, WHMIS, Food Safe, or First Aid is considered an asset but is not required.

FVSP employs a wide range of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. We deeply value diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join us and become part of our growing family!