• Set up the research barn facility (e.g., bedding, feeders, brooders) prior to trials.
• Actively manage the barn environment, including monitoring and adjusting ventilation, temperature, and general conditions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulations, including maintaining Chicken Farmers of Ontario and Turkey Farmers of Ontario standards.

• Serve as the primary contact for all research trials, ensuring smooth and accurate execution.
• Conduct detailed manual procedures such as bird weighing and precise feed weighing, with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Perform regular flock health observations and routine barn management.
• Manually feed birds according to the trial protocol.

• Perform thorough data collection and entry for research trials.
• Conduct basic data analysis for both research and commercial farm data.
• Compile close-out analysis, including feeding curves and other performance data.
• Input general data to maintain and update internal databases.

• Clean and maintain the research barn between trials, including litter removal (shoveling and wheelbarrow work), dry cleaning, and power washing as needed.
• Clean and pressure wash shipping crates.
• Maintain research equipment and manage the ordering and inventory of necessary supplies.

• Assist with duties at the turkey farm during slower periods or trial downtime, particularly during brooding and poult-moving activities.

• Irregular Hours: This role requires flexibility and a willingness to work irregular hours, including:
  • Weekend and Evening Checks: Performing barn checks on weekends and evenings, especially when primary management staff are away or during new bird placement.
  • Shipping Duties: Participation in shipping, which involves night work. This includes collecting accurate data and assisting the crew with lifting birds and crates as needed.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 25kg.

• University Degree or College Diploma required; a Master of Science (MSc) is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) for reporting and data documentation.
• Ability to do statistical analysis on trial data.  Experience with SAS an asset. 
• Possess a reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to operate independently to resolve problems and possess effective time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive Hourly Wage: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Mileage and expense reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities for development and advancement within the technical team, including the chance to learn how to formulate diets and gain valuable barn, animal, and production management skills.
• Housing:  A recently renovated farm house may be available to rent if needing to relocate to the area.

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