Job Description

Location:

Gateway Farms Sow (Fairlight, SK)

Employment Type:

Full-time (40 hours/week)

Salary:

Competitive compensation based on experience

Schedule:

Rotating shifts that include weekends, holidays, and occasional alarm response.

Your opportunity to make a difference:

Are you an experienced professional in swine production with leadership skills? As a

Team Lead in the Farrowing Barn

at Canada Packers, you'll play a key role in ensuring the health and welfare of our animals while leading a dedicated team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll contribute directly to our production goals and foster a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the Manager, Hog Barn, you'll oversee all activities in the farrowing areas and supervise staff. Your responsibilities include:
Managing Occupational Health and Safety protocols. Implementing CP programs to achieve production goals. Ensuring animal health and welfare, biosecurity, and vaccination schedules. Monitoring ventilation and heat settings. Recording and analyzing data accurately. Managing inventory and placing orders for medication and supplies. Ensuring cleanliness and adherence to washing and disinfecting procedures. Implementing feeding programs and monitoring hog body conditions. Applying culling criteria in collaboration with the Manager. Supervising and evaluating staff performance. Performing general maintenance tasks.

What you'll bring:

Minimum one year of experience in swine production. Supervisory or management experience with team leadership skills. Grade 12 diploma preferred. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Alignment with Canada Packers' Leadership Values and Code of Conduct. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to a rural location. Availability for weekend and holiday shifts on a rotational basis.

Why join us? Here's what you'll get:

Competitive compensation and benefits package (health, dental, vision, life insurance). Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching (RRSP). 2 weeks paid vacation to rest and recharge. Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and personal support. Opportunity to earn a quarterly production bonus by achieving performance targets. Overtime opportunities may be available based on operational needs, and when they are, they're fully paid. Learning and development opportunities to support your career path. Inclusive and values-driven workplace culture. Employee referral program and company events to stay connected and engaged.

About Canada Packers:

We're on a mission to raise the world's highest quality pork at the lowest cost to the planet.



Canada Packers is setting a new global standard for premium, sustainable pork. With nearly a century of expertise, we lead in sustainably produced, premium quality, value-added pork with diversified revenue streams and a resilient business structure, shaping the future of food. As one of North America's largest producers of Raised Without Antibiotics (RWA) pork, we meet growing global demand with trusted, traceable, and ethically raised protein. We invite passionate and talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our exciting journey!



We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.



Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team.



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