Canada: Poultry Farm Labourer at Vandalia Farms in Smithville, ON | $18.62 Hourly

If you are an experienced agricultural professional looking for a stable, long-term role in livestock production, this is your chance.

Vandalia Farms is currently seeking two dedicated Poultry Farm Labourers to join their team in the rural community of Smithville, Ontario. This is a highly specialized, hands-on position vital to the daily operations of their poultry and egg production.

Job Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

This is a comprehensive role that goes far beyond basic labor. You will oversee the care of the livestock and the high-tech automated systems that keep the farm running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Animal Care & Health: Feed, tend, and handle poultry; monitor flock health; and detect diseases or health problems.

• System Operations: Set and monitor automated water lines, air flow, and temperature in the barns. Operate automated manure handling, egg gathering, and feed systems.

• Records & Reporting: Maintain livestock performance records, quality control, and production logs. Write daily basic progress reports and track feed inventory.

• Biosecurity & Safety: Assist in developing and strictly enforcing farm safety and biosecurity procedures.

• General Farm Maintenance: Operate tractors, loaders, and tillage equipment; clean barns, pens, and stables; and perform general maintenance.

The Work Environment:

The job is physically demanding and operates in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. You should be prepared to work in a variety of conditions, including outdoors in all weather, high-dust environments, noisy barns, confined spaces, and at heights.

What They Are Looking For

Vandalia Farms requires a skilled and reliable professional who can hit the ground running.

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

• Experience: 5 years or more in poultry/livestock farming.

• Language: English.

• Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding work requiring heavy lifting, bending, crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended periods.

• Key Skills: Strong organization, excellent communication (written and oral), strong judgment, and reliability.

• Requirements: Must have your own transportation (no public transit available to this rural site), steel-toed safety boots, and gloves. A criminal record check, medical exam, and credit check will be required.

• Relocation: You must be willing to relocate to the area (relocation costs are not covered by the employer).

Eligibility Notice

Who can apply: This employer welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or temporary residents with a valid Canadian work permit.

Please do not apply if you do not have current Canadian work authorization. Unauthorized applications will not receive a response.

How to Apply

To apply, you can use the Direct Apply feature on the Job Bank or submit your application directly via email.

• By Email: [email protected]

What to Include in Your Application:

1. Your Cover Letter.

2. Clear answers to the following screening questions:

   • Are you available for shift or on-call work?

   • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting (Jan 4, 2027)?

   • Are you currently a student?

   • Do you have experience working in this field?

   • Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)? (Note: This is an on-site job, but the screening question is required)

   • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

   • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English)?