Job Description

The Opportunity:

The primary role of the Breeder Service Specialist is to represent the Hatchery, while working with the Hatching Egg Industry (Hatching Egg Producer and Breeder Grower), to maintain hatching egg quality.  The Breeder Service Specialist  will provide technical service and expertise, maintain open lines of communication, and report findings to the Hatchery.
 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 25. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Work closely with the hatchery, hatching egg producers/BG veterinarians, feed mill to maintain flock health, production and hatchability.
• Work with the producer to maintain hatching egg quality
• Providing recommendations directly to the  producer to enhance on farm programs biosecurity, rodent control, pathogen reduction, barn sanitation, disinfection, vaccination schedules, cocci programs, deworming, spiking programs, provide support or submitting birds for health challenges
• Acting as a liaison between the hatchery and HEP to resolve issues egg quality and hatchability problems completing trouble shoots.
• Maintain contact with primary breeder companies and other industry organizations to communicate flock management recommendations based on breed and product advancements.
• Communicating wth Primary breeders for chick quality, completing 14 day mortality, requesting chick credits, proving flock performance data, following primary breeder recommendations 
• Provide Flock Management recommendations regarding brooding for cooci management, feeding, lighting, bodyweight, fleshing, disease prevention, egg production/quality, fertility, flock health, knowledge of equipment for trouble shooting in barn issues or flock performances
• Collect and analyze production data and reporting of information pertaining to overall flock performance, to assist hatchery in resolving hatch/performance issues and providing continuous communication and follow up between hatchery and HEP to ensure issues are resolved. 
• Communication to the hatchery providing updates with fertility concerns and performance to assist with planning and forecasting.
• Process required transactions in SAP verification or correct flock order amounts for chick placements, vaccines, spiker orders.
• Using CHEQ support, provide Environmental Management recommendations regarding ventilation, water treatment, lighting, litter management and pest control, ,
• Enforce and provide euthanasia training to growers/ producers
• Monitor bird welfare and overall flock condition providing recommendations and guidance to resolve issues and update program as required with external parties (vaccine/pullet moving crew.
• Provide information and solutions to animal welfare violations, and involving corporate Maple Leaf Animal welfare team as required.
• Communicate with production coordinator at hatchery regarding flock performance for egg supply to validate compliance with OBHECC regulations in regards to egg allocation and hatch performance.
• Work directly with the Maple leaf  Internal lab, Vet and AHL in Guelph for coordinating and executing all  bird health and quality programs and providing the necessary support to resolve any flock health issues.
• Communicate and participate in team meetings to review flock results and provide feedback towards the improvement of the Breeder Service Program.
• Representing Maple Leaf at industry meetings and working collaboratively with all Maple Leaf hatcheries to provide support as required Hanover, New Hamburg and Wetaskiwin.
• Other duties as assigned.- SAP for vaccine inventory for NH hatchery- coordinate vaccines with Hanover Lab for ordering vaccine, medication and supplies. Receiving vaccine in SAP and preparing vaccine for each flock for New Hamburg growers/ producers, conducting weekly inventory counts, preparing vaccine for outside contract vaccination crew and delivering vaccine, Cleaning and organization of N.H vaccine lab, processing unused vaccine for crew back into inventory, preparing empties discarded vaccine

Position Outcomes:

• Deliver and administer the vaccination program with the assistance of the producer / grower
• Provide solutions to BG/HEP to optimize overall flock health and performance
• Schedule and audit crew vaccinations, Track vaccine usage, and transport vaccine,
• Collect and submit samples for OHSFP, serology and quality assurance monitoring as directed by the hatchery and the Policy
• Adhere to visitation schedule as outlined in hatchery program, including day old placement
• Assist with completing and submitting any paperwork for OBHECC, primary breeder and OHSFP requirements.
• Review & complete data entry for all producer flock records for placement, production, mortality to track and analyze flock production data to look for trends, changes, possible challenges and opportunities for improvement, developing programs.
• Working collaboratively with BG/HEP to ensure adherence to MLF Breeder Program.

What You ll Bring:

• Knowledge of Ontario Hatchery & Supply Flock Policy, OBHECC regulations and CHEQ program
• Experience working in poultry/broiler breeder operations preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in agriculture/animal science.
• Working with the hatching egg producer/BG, hatchery and veterinarians, the goal is to meet information flow and analysis requirements and provide a quick and appropriate response to any problems or challenges that may occur.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good writing skills. 
• Knowledge of computer programs SAP, Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and have flexible hours -  outside of normal working hours including evenings, weekend and Stat holidays .
• Geographically located in the South Western Ontario region.
• Ability to travel.
• Willingness to learn and participate in development programs.
• Willingness to work with the rest of the Breeder Service Team to provide support and information as required.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.