Farm Manager

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry
4540 Simmons Rd
Chilliwack, BC V2R4R7, CAN

Description

FVSP | Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry

Location

Yarrow, BC

Schedule

4:00 AM - 1:30 PM (45 hrs/week) - Weekend availability required

Job Type

Full-time

Compensation

$23 - $30 per hour, based on experience

About FVSP

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry (FVSP) is a well-established, family-owned poultry company with over 50 years of history in British Columbia. Unlike a typical distributor, we manage the full process — from farm production and processing to distribution and sales — serving restaurants, retailers, and food service customers across the Lower Mainland.

We take pride in a friendly, supportive, and team-oriented work environment where every team member is valued and plays a meaningful role in our day-to-day success. If you enjoy working with food, building relationships, and being part of a close-knit team - this is the place for you.

The Role

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry is seeking an experienced and dedicated Breeder Farm Manager to oversee the care of our breeder duck flock, lead a team of farm hands, and maintain our breeding facilities to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise breeding processes to ensure healthy, high-quality poultry production.
• Ensure proper feeding, housing, environment and ventilation for poultry.
• Oversee the health of the birds, including disease prevention, treatment, regular health checks, vaccinations, and biosecurity measures.
• Monitor egg production and manage bird nutrition for optimal health and productivity.
• Train and mentor staff in best management practices and animal husbandry.
• Train and supervise farm hands on operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Cross training on all tasks with other staff so coverage is maintained at all times.
• Oversee and direct labour to ensure efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of breeding data, health care, mortality, and feed consumption.
• Ensure all record keeping and paperwork are completed and submitted appropriately.
• Oversee the mortality composting process and turning and executing in a way to minimize odour.
• Order and schedule regular bedding, feed, and other required farm production supplies.
• Maintain breeding facilities, ensuring they are clean, well-organized and biosecure.
• Proactively inform maintenance of required repairs within barns or equipment.
• Ensure the farm-site, including barns and driveways, is tidy and debris-free, striving for a “park-like” condition.
• Oversee basic inspections, washing, cleaning, greasing, and blowing of tractors, skid steers, and implements.
• Maintain a solutions-based approach to daily operations.
• Communicate effectively with direct reports and other departments via email, phone and in person.
• Ensure compliance with CFIA, Animal Welfare, environment regulations, company policies, HACCP, and Health and Safety procedures.
• Strive for continuous improvement in farm practices, animal welfare, Health and Safety, and operational efficiencies.

What We're Looking For

Required

• 3-5+ years of experience in poultry, livestock, or agricultural farm management (duck experience is a bonus)
• Proven experience supervising and training farm staff
• Ability to lead by example and hold a team accountable to procedures and standards
• Solid understanding of flock health, disease prevention, biosecurity, and vaccination protocols
• Familiarity with breeding programs, egg production monitoring, and nutrition management

Why Join FVSP?

• Work directly with a passionate, experienced team in the food industry
• Family-run company with a long-standing reputation and loyal customer base
• Meaningful role where your contributions make a direct daily impact
• Real career pathways - we promote from within and invest in training.
• Hands-on role where your attention to detail keeps customers happy and product safe.
• A respectful, team-first culture that values a positive attitude and long-term fit.
• Extended Health Benefits (Including, but not Limited to Chiropractors, Massage Therapy), Routine eye exam coverage, Dental, Life & Dependent Life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Insurance, Long Term Disability, and an annual Health/Lifestyle Spending Account).
• Paid orientation
• 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 sort of food processing experience, forklift ticket, air ticket, WHMIS, food safe and first aid are all assets to this position 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!

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