Part Time Poultry Technician

Burnbrae Farms; Lyn; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

Burnbrae Farms Limited in Lyn, Ontario, is hiring a Poultry Technician for a part-time permanent, onsite role. The position reports to the Farm Manager and pays an hourly range of $22.018 to $25.15 with no bonus. Travel is not required.

The role includes preparing birds for transport, cleaning barns and equipment, applying vaccinations, and performing other farm duties as needed. Physical work is required and on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and repetitively lift 10-15 lbs.
• Willingness to work long shifts with flexible scheduling.
• Experience with agriculture or farm animals is an asset.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare birds for transport between barns and sites.
• Clean barns and equipment with high‑pressure water and chemicals.
• Apply vaccinations to birds.
• Perform other farm duties as required.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Physical stamina

Punctuality & flexibility

Job description

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: Part Time Permanent – work available year round

Work Mode: onsite

Reports to: Farm Manager

Direct Reports: 0

Hourly Range: $22.018/hour-$25.15/hour

Bonus: No

Address: Lyn, ON

Travel: No

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 dexterityAbility 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.