Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Position Summary:Under the direction of the General Manager, oversees the day-to-day operations of the Shaver Poultry Complex. Oversees the operation and maintenance of all equipment including housing system, manure disposal, grading system, refrigeration, and ventilation systems. Remains available to be on a regular on-call rotation to assist staff after hours and on week-ends. Organizes, distributes and verifies the work of others and participates in their training. Performs technical and animal husbandry duties related to housing and maintenance. Participates in projects and experiments. Administers medications. Acts as resource person. Maintains records. Maintains equipment.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Shaver Poultry Complex. Organizes, distributes and verifies the work of others and participates in their training. Monitor progress.Provide ongoing technical guidance and instruction on work methods and feeding procedures. Monitors feed inventory; prepares feed requirement forecasts; orders bagged & bulk feeds, & bedding.Participates in certain physically demanding tasks such as filling and sealing silos, loading/unloading hay, straw, wood and paper bedding.Provides support with research projects, at times with requirements to feed special diets, collect samples, examine and/or move animals, modify installations and accurately record data according to protocol.Conducts teaching labs for degree and diploma classes on topics such as ration formulation, feed storage, health monitoring, manure, ventilation and feeding systems.Participates in instruction and training of student interns and verifies their work with a written evaluation.Performs technical duties related to animal husbandry such as administration of medications, monitoring animal health, routine animal care, various daily chores (collecting eggs, monitoring temperature, handling birds and cleaning barn and replacing bedding when needed).Observes and notes birds’ behaviour. Verifies feed and water consumption. Performs basic examinations.Maintains records pertaining to animal populations, required supplies, experimental data, etc. Prepares activity reports.Ensures sufficient inventory and purchase of all animal care supplies, equipment and materials.Oversees general maintenance of equipment in the Poultry unit.Implements a regular maintenance schedule for equipment and maintains records of maintenance/repairs done. Inspects and ensures functioning of equipment, pumps, ventilation fans, conveyors, silos, etc. Operates equipment in the unit (skid steer, loader tractor, pressure washing equipment, etc.).Remains familiar with poultry SOPs and ensures adherence to safety and waste management procedures. Assists with field work activities.Operates specialized farm machinery such as tractors, combine harvesters, plows, tilling implements, silo loaders, trucks, welding torches, jacks, impact wrenches; uses a variety of hand and power tools.Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:Driver’s license is mandatory.Bilingual French and English (Level 3)Pesticide application License is an assetAs one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)Competitive vacation policyTwo (2) personal daysTwo (2) floating holidaysNine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour DayPaid time off over the December holiday periodTuition waiver for regular employees and their dependentsUp to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permitsBefore applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 3 on a scale of 0-4.For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click .Minimum Education and Experience: DEC III - Animal Health Technology 3 Years Related Experience / DEC III - Farm Management TechnologyHourly Salary: (MUNACA Level G) $31.19 - $38.65Hours per Week: 40 (Full time)Supervisor: General-Manager Campus FarmPosition End Date (If applicable):Deadline to Apply: 2026-04-26McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .
