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Farm Labourer

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry
locationLindell Beach, BC V2R 4X8, Canada
PublishedPublished: Published 2 weeks ago
Full time
Breeder Barn Farm Hand - Kosikar

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 Breeder Barn Farm Hand for our Columbia Valley, B.C. location. FVSP is looking for someone who is hands-on, reliable, and motivated to support animal welfare and farm operations in a team-focused environment.

Why join FVSP?

  • Work for a stable, family-minded company focused on food safety and animal welfare

  • Real career pathways - we promote from within and invest in training

  • Hands-on role where your work directly supports poultry health and breeding success

  • A respectful, team-first culture that values safety, reliability, and long-term fit


What you'll do

  • Feed and water poultry according to established schedules and protocols

  • Monitor poultry health and behaviour and address concerns promptly

  • Collect eggs and ensure proper handling and storage

  • Clean and disinfect barns, equipment, and facilities regularly

  • Maintain proper ventilation, temperature, and lighting conditions

  • Follow biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks

  • Maintain accurate records related to feed consumption, egg production, bird health, and breeding activities

  • Assist with inventory monitoring of feed, medications, and farm supplies

  • Load and unload supplies and equipment as required

  • Remove poultry mortality from barns promptly and in accordance with procedures

  • Clean exhaust fans, intake vents, and brooder tops

  • Clean manure, shavings, and spoiled feed from clean-out pads and feed bin pads

  • Verify feed clocks, auger clocks, and lighting timers are set correctly

  • Load out spent duck breeder fowl for transport to slaughter or other facilities

  • Perform yard upkeep including grading driveways, cleaning pads, mowing, trimming, and weed eating

  • Prepare barns for ducklings and bird transfers, including cleaning, disinfecting, equipment checks, and spreading new shavings


Who we're looking for

  • Someone seeking a long-term role with opportunities to grow at FVSP

  • Comfortable with physically demanding, hands-on farm work

  • Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

  • Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

  • Available for weekend coverage as required

  • Previous experience in farming, livestock care, food production, or equipment operation is an asset but 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

  • 20% discount at our retail store

  • 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, poultry or livestock care, food processing, WHMIS, Food Safe, First Aid, or equipment operation is considered an asset but 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.

Visit our website at http://www.fvsp.ca

Check out our video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYwtEAKCNMQ