Poultry Operations Management Trainee Permanent Full Time

Do you have management experiences working in a farm/barn environment?

Do you have experiences at implementing farm protocols and programs (workplace safety, security, animal welfare, food safety, on-farm biosecurity) and conduct appropriate employee training?

Do you have experiences at following farm practices?

Do you have experiences at prioritizing farm tasks, organize workflows, and schedules?

Experience at maintaining farm/barn equipment?

Strong mechanical aptitude?

Reliable means of transportation to work everyday?

Able to work rotating weekend schedule?

Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity?

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 sixth-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.

Job description

Poultry Operations Management Trainee

Term: Permanent-Full Time

Location: Onsite

Reports to: Facility Manager

Shift/Time: Weekdays. Day.

*Rotating weekends (details will be discussed during interview)

Salary: $55000-$60000

Additional pay:

· Eligible for a flock performance bonus

Address: Woodstock ON

Role

We are seeking manager trainees with a keen interest in farming and animal wellbeing to assist in managing our layer and pullet farms in Ontario, Manitoba, or Quebec. This is a great opportunity to develop your career in farming, build specialized skills in poultry management, and gain new knowledge. We pride ourselves on our friendly, relaxed, and collaborative work culture. As a trainee, you will be an integral part of our team, collaborating and building relationships with staff, colleagues, and professionals within the poultry industry. This role will suit individuals who like to be active instead of desk-bound, who like variety in their tasks where no two days are the same, and who believe in always learning and striving for continuous improvement.

Upon completion of this 2-year management training program, you will understand how our farms operate and be ready to transition into a poultry management role at Burnbrae Farms.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

In the poultry department, we work as a team so everyone can reach their full potential. We raise birds from day old to the end of their laying period, always with the utmost concern for their health and wellbeing. As a management trainee, you will learn how to run a pullet and layer farm from the ground up through a hands-on, practical approach. You will develop both farming and leadership skills to be a successful farm manager.

Some of the farming skills you will learn include how to:

· Provide hens with excellent care. This includes following prescribed feeding and lighting programs, ensuring clean water and fresh air are provided, handling birds properly, and ensuring the premises are clean.

· Safely use farm equipment and troubleshoot maintenance requirements.

· Maintain the farm exterior, barn, and equipment.

· Implement our farm protocols and programs (workplace safety, security, animal welfare, food safety, on-farm biosecurity) and conduct appropriate employee training.

· Maintain and improve existing farm practices to meet and exceed internal and external audit standards.

· Help identify potential flock issues and act in a preventative manner using observation and farm data. Work with the farm manager towards continuous improvement.

· Begin to track costs and learn about the financial management of the farm.

Some of the leadership skills you will learn include how to:

· Provide clear direction, coaching, and guidance.

· Lead a team of people with diverse backgrounds.

· Prioritize farm tasks, organize workflows, and schedules.

Management trainees work full-time, 5 days a week. They are included in the rotating weekend schedule as well as the on-call after-hour schedule to oversee urgent farm activities.

Environment:

· Physical activity in a farm environment, such as pushing and pulling, crouching, bending, reaching, as well as some climbing and working at heights

· Barn environments that can be noisy, odorous, hot, humid, and dusty

· Occasional repetitive lifting of objects of 30-40 pounds

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

· Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn new skills.

· Interest in leading a team of farm employees, including providing direction and motivation.

· Continuous improvement mindset.

· Demonstrates observation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

· Comfortable interpreting and analyzing data.

· Proficient communication skills – written and oral.

· Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.

· Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and work situations.

· Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity. Must be able to lift 10-25 lbs repetitively.

· Comfortable around farm animals. Strong interest in farming and animal wellbeing

· MS Office literacy

· Valid drivers license

· Mechanical aptitude is an asset.

Work Experience and Education Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree, college degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience

· Previous work experience (can include part time or summer employment during high school and post secondary)

· Previous experience on a farm or with animals is an asset

Remember… When you join us, you don’t just work for us – YOU ARE PART OF THE FAMILY.

**Burnbrae Farms welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Should you require accommodation during any part of the selection process please let the recruiter know.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have management experiences working in a farm/barn environment? Yes or No?
• Do you have experiences at implementing farm protocols and programs (workplace safety, security, animal welfare, food safety, on-farm biosecurity) and conduct appropriate employee training? Yes or No?
• Do you have experiences at following farm practices? Yes or No?
• Do you have experiences at prioritizing farm tasks, organize workflows, and schedules? Yes or No?
• Experience at maintaining farm/barn equipment? Yes or No?
• Strong mechanical aptitude? Yes or No?
• Reliable means of transportation to work everyday? Yes or No?
• Able to work rotating weekend schedule? Yes or No?
• Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity? Yes or No?
• Takes pride at your work. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours from time to time. Yes or No?

Work Location: In person