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.
Position Title: Equipment OPerator
Replacement or New Role: New
Term: Full Time Permanent – work available year round
Work Mode: Onsite
Reports to: Project Supervisor
Direct Reports: 0
Hourly Range: $ 26.18-$30.77/hour
Bonus: No
Address: Lyn, ON
Travel: No
Language: English
We are looking for a Poultry Equipment Operator to maintain the equipment and property of our poultry farm. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude and strong work ethic, works well both independently and in a team, and is confident in their operating experience.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operation of various heavy equipment, not limited to, excavator, backhoe, tractor, grader, and snowplow equipment
- Operate the equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, including applying for utility locates
- Complete daily maintenance and inspections of equipment
- Contact appropriate people for repairs and assist
- Perform regular cleaning of equipment
- Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
- Clear ditches, earth moving, driveway construction, digging footings and landscaping
- Load and unload various skids and equipment and move material around project site
- Assist with backfilling trenches including placing utilities (I.E waterlines), fabrics and materials
- Use hand tools such as rake, shovel and wheelbarrow to excavate, level and spread material
- Tree clearing with various equipment including hand tools, chain saw and heavy equipment attachments
- Periodic assistance with planting, harvesting and other cropping duties
- Follow our farm protocols and programs (workplace safety, security, animal welfare, food safety, on-farm biosecurity)
- Shifts driving pullet truck as required
- Other farm duties as requested
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical activity in a farm environment (both inside and outside of barns) such as pushing and pulling, crouching, bending, reaching, as well as some climbing and working at heights
- Work in barns can be noisy, odorous, hot, humid, and dusty
- Occasional lifting of equipment up to 50 kg
QUALIFICATIONS:
- College degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
- Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset
- Able to lead and work as part of a team
- Communication skills – written and oral
- Comfortable around farm animals. Able to follow animal welfare standards
- English essential
- Regular travel to other farm locations across Canada is required
- Opportunity to pursue DZ license – covered by company
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.
