WHO ARE WE?

Burnbrae Farms is a sixth‑generation, Canadian, family‑owned company, operated today by the fourth generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada’s leading egg producers and processors, with farms, grading stations, and processing facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

Working with more than 400 local independent egg farming families, we provide Canadians from coast to coast to coast with safe, nutritious, and affordable eggs and egg products. Across our operations, spanning 7 farms, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants, and 2 distribution centres, we collect, grade, boil, cook, and ship eggs nationwide. Burnbrae Farms has built a strong, trusted consumer brand, offering a wide range of value‑added products including EGG Creations!, Simply Egg Whites, EGG Bakes!, EGG Bites!, and EGGS2go!.

With a bright future and ambitious plans for continued growth, we proudly employ more than 1,700 dedicated team members across Canada.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Equipment Operator

Replacement or New Role: New Role

Term: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Mode: Onsite

Reports to: Regional Manger- Poultry Operations, Project Supervisor

Direct Reports: 0

Salary Range: $26.80 - $30.77

Bonus: No

Address: Lyn, Ontario

Travel: Yes

Language: English

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation of various heavy equipment, not limited to, excavator, backhoe, tractor, grader, and snowplow equipment


• Operate the equipment in a safe and appropriate manner, including applying for utility locates


• Complete daily maintenance and inspections of equipment


• Contact appropriate people for repairs and assist


• Perform regular cleaning of equipment


• Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored


• Clear ditches, earth moving, driveway construction, digging footings and landscaping


• Load and unload various skids and equipment and move material around project site


• Assist with backfilling trenches including placing utilities (I.E waterlines), fabrics and materials


• Use hand tools such as rake, shovel and wheelbarrow to excavate, level and spread material


• Tree clearing with various equipment including hand tools, chain saw and heavy equipment attachments


• Periodic assistance with planting, harvesting and other cropping duties


• Follow our farm protocols and programs (workplace safety, security, animal welfare, food safety, on-farm biosecurity)


• Shifts driving pullet truck as required


• Other farm duties as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience


• Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset


• Able to lead and work as part of a team


• Communication skills – written and oral


• Comfortable around farm animals. Able to follow animal welfare standards


• English essential


• Regular travel to other farm locations across Canada is required


• Opportunity to pursue DZ license – covered by company

Burnbrae Farms’ Vision is to grow into a world-class egg business using the strength of our people to develop leading edge products and processes. Through our commitment to quality, health and innovation, we will provide healthy lifestyle solutions, exceed customer expectations and build highly trusted brands.

We offer our employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.

Burnbrae Farms is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.