Barn Worker and Service Crew

Experience with farm (live) animals?

Reliable means of transportation to work everyday?

Valid driver’s license?

Are you able to work weekends?

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 6TH generation Canadian family-owned company that is operated today by the 4th generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada's leading egg processors with farms, grading stations and processing operations across the country.

Today, Burnbrae has grown into the leading egg processor in Canada, with an attractive consumer brand and value-added products that include Egg Creations!, Simple Egg Whites, EGG Bakes!, EGG Bites! and EGGS2go!. We partner with 400 local egg farmers across the country and we operate in five provinces; including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario with 6 farms, 2 distribution centres, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants grading, boiling, cooking and shipping eggs across Canada. With a bright future and ambitious plans, the company continues to grow nation-wide and currently employs over 1700 passionate, dedicated employees.

Poultry Technician

Term: Full-Time, Location: Onsiteermanent

Reports to: Farm Manager

Shift/Time: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday - Friday and Alternate Weekends

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