Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Animal Welfare Manager, the Animal Welfare Supervisor, Operations and Analytics will be responsible for responsible for the execution of live transportation investigations to Maple Lodge Farms - Brampton, and data report development and process digitization for Animal Welfare, analytics, MLHC.

Shift: Monday to Friday, Day Shift. What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, respect for family and hard work

What You Will Be Doing

• Operations
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Animal Welfare (AW) and Foreign Animal Disease (FAD) programs designed to ensure safety and wellbeing of all animals in our care.
• Participate in continuous improvement processes related to AW and FAD programs
• Assess and react to immediate animal welfare concerns and follow up to implement preventative measures.
• Participate and assist in 3rd Party Animal Welfare and FAD Simulations, as required.
• Liaison with CFIA Veterinary in Charge and Supervisors in the absence of Animal Welfare Manager.
• Analytics
• Facilitate and execute AW projects with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with programs and to drive improvement of animal welfare. Present work to upper management as requeste.
• Supervise data collection for reports and conduct relevant projects to improve animal welfare processes and programs.
• Automate and digitize AW internal processes at Maple Lodge Farms - Brampton and assist MLHC Animal Welfare teams, as required. Processes may include but are not limited to document control and digitization, audit forms, and corrective actions.
• Analyze animal welfare-related data and information and share with Animal Welfare Departments across MLHC.
• Develop presentations, reports and interactive dashboards that communicate findings to MLHC mid- and upper-level management and external stakeholders, as required.
• Responsible for the execution of live transportation investigations by identifying areas of deviation and root causes. Review paperwork and interview relevant departments to discuss and confirm findings. Identify and issue corrective actions and complete final reports to be presented to mid and upper management.
• Keep abreast with existing and new legislation
• Attend industry conferences and meetings as needed and provide relevant updates to team.
• Keep abreast with national and international AW and FAD requirements by studying existing and new related legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on required actions.
• People Supervision:
• Organize and supervise the activities and work of a team of subordinates (Animal Welfare
• Monitors and Animal Welfare Technicians) to ensure that all assigned work activity is carried out in an efficient and procedurally compliant manner.
• Provide formal and informal feedback to subordinates to ensure their continuous development and overall contribution to the achievement of Maple Lodge Farms business strategy.
• On-site and document verification of subordinates to ensure compliance and consistency among team. Assigns corrective actions and performs retraining of work activities, as necessary.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of specific processes, policies and procedures.
• Promote and comply with all Maple Lodge Farms Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental Management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices laid out by the company.
• Actively participate in all internal and external audits.
• Investigate, find root cause, determine corrective action and/or preventative measures and follow up on any deviations noted while performing assigned tasks.

What You Will Bring Necessary Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum three years of experience in the animal science field required
• Experience in utilizing Microsoft Power Platform – Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate required
• Advanced Computer Skills (e.g., Microsoft D365, Excel) required
• Analytical with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities
• Team-player with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work / excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential; Education and Certification Requirements
• PAACO certification in poultry welfare required.
• Post-Secondary diploma in a related field required; post-graduate degree in Animal Science or related field preferred. Competencies
• Building Trust – Builds strong relationships on a foundation of trust, loyalty and authenticity.
• Decision Making – Examines alternative choices and decides on the best route to take under a short period of time.
• Driving for Results – Relentlessly pursues quantifiable and measurable results: identifies areas for improvement and executes changes as necessary.
• Communication & Listening – Encourages open and honest communication with the team, communicates messages clearly and concisely and listens attentively to others.
• Initiative – Proactively seeks new opportunities and challenges; takes ownership and accountability for enhancing results or minimizing problems.
• Builds Networks – Builds strong relationships with peers, partners and key stakeholders, cultivating meaningful connections.
• Awareness & Insight – Assesses one’s own abilities, understands how actions impact perceptions and thrives within our culture, climate and organization at all levels.

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.