Posted 14 days ago
Poultry Technician
@ Burnbrae Farms
Dufrost, Manitoba
Overview
Burnbrae Farms is hiring a full-time permanent Poultry Technician at its Kleefeld farm, with some work at Saint Malo and New Bothwell. The role involves caring for laying hens, keeping barns and equipment in good condition, and operating the egg packer on an 8-hour day shift with a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. Pay is $21.76 to $24.68 per hour, and the position is onsite.
Pay:
$21.76–$24.68 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Care for laying hens, feeding, lighting, water and barn cleanliness
- Gather and input flock performance data
- Maintain barns and farm equipment
- Operate the farm egg packer
- Follow workplace safety, animal welfare and biosecurity protocols
Requirements summary:
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Lift 10 to 25 lbs occasionally
- Comfortable around farm animals
- Flexibility for rotating weekend and holiday schedule
- Agriculture experience and mechanical skills are an asset
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Agriculture & natural resources |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, holidays, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 25 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Burnbrae Farms
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Burnbrae Farms is a sixth generation Canadian, family–owned and operated company.
Full company description
Burnbrae Farms is a family owned and operated company that has been producing eggs for over 80 years. With farms in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta, Burnbrae Farms is one of Canada's leading egg producers and a thriving participant in its agribusiness industry. Burnbrae Farms sells eggs and egg products to major grocery store chains, food service operations and large bakery / industrial customers throughout Canada. The company has further processing facilities and grading stations across the country in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia servicing major retail chains nationally.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,704
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 512
- Reported office locations
- RR1, Lyn, Ontario K0E 1M0, CA
- P.O. Box 69, Westholme, British Columbia V0R 3C0, CA
- 830 rue Lanoie, Upton, Quebec J0H 2E0, CA
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- 500 Pandora Ave W, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 1N1, CA
- 860 Trillium Dr, Kitchener, Ontario N2R 1K4, CA
- Business categories
- Farming
- Food and Beverage
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Burnbrae Farms
- Specialties
- Production
- processing and distribution of shell eggs and egg products.
- eggs
- oeufs
- produisant des oeufs
- Classement des œufs
- and produits d'oeufs
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Burnbrae Farms is a family owned and operated company that has been producing eggs for over 80 years. With farms in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Alberta, Burnbrae Farms is one of Canada's leading egg producers and a thriving participant in its agribusiness industry. Burnbrae Farms sells eggs and egg products to major grocery store chains, food service operations and large bakery / industrial customers throughout…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Lyn, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1891 |
| Specialties | Productionprocessing and distribution of shell eggs and egg products.eggsoeufsproduisant des oeufsClassement des œufsand produits d'oeufs |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 24 |
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WHO ARE WE?
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
We are hiring Poultry Farm Workers for our farm in Kleefeld. 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. At times, support is required for our other locations in Saint Malo and New Bothwell.
Position Title: Poultry Technician
Replacement or New Role: New
Term: Full Time Permanent
Work Mode: onsite
Reports to: Farm Manager
Direct Reports: 0
Salary Range: $21.76- 24.68/hr
Bonus: No
Address: New Bothwell
Travel: No
Language: English
Job Responsibilities
- Provide hens with excellent care. This includes following feeding and lighting programs, ensuring clean water and fresh air are provided, handling birds properly, and ensuring the barns are clean
- Gather and input flock performance data
- Work with your manager on identifying and preventing potential flock issues
- Maintain the barn and equipment
- Safely use farm equipment and troubleshoot maintenance requirements
- Operate the farm egg packer, which collects and packs eggs for shipment
- Follow farm protocols and programs (workplace safety, security, animal welfare, food safety, on-farm biosecurity)
- Follow existing farm practices to meet and exceed internal and external audit standards
- Other farm duties as requested
Work Environment
- Barn environments that can be noisy, odorous, hot, humid, and dusty
- Physical activity in a farm environment, like pushing and pulling, crouching, bending, reaching, as well as some climbing and working at heights
- Occasional repetitive lifting of objects of 10-25 pounds
Qualifications
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
- Demonstrates positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
- Demonstrates some observation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Communication skills - written and oral
- Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity. Able to occasionally lift 10-25 lbs repetitively
- Able to show up to work on time and ready to work. Must have flexibility in scheduling and the ability to take part in the rotating weekend and holiday schedule. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours from time to time
- Able to execute all tasks in a safe manner
- Comfortable around farm animals. Able to follow animal welfare standards. Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset
- Mechanical skills are 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
- Employee and Family Assistance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Company Pension Plan will be available after two years of employment
Schedule:
- 8-hour day shift, with a schedule that can be different from week to week based on the requirements of the farm
- Includes a rotating weekend and holiday schedule
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.
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