Farm Manager

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

FVSP | Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry

Yarrow, BC

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

Full-time

$23 – $30 per hour, based on experience

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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!