Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry
4540 Simmons Rd
Chilliwack, BC V2R4R7, CAN

Description
FVSP | Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry

Farm Labourer

Location

Yarrow, BC

Schedule

5:00 AM – 2:30 PM (45 hrs/week) – Weekend availability required

Job Type

Full-time

Compensation

$20.75 per hour, based on experience

About FVSP

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.

The Role

Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry is looking for a dependable, hands-on Farm Hand to join our team in Yarrow, B.C. In this role, you'll support the daily care and housing of our chicken flocks, while helping maintain a clean, safe, and well-run farm operation.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the housing and care of poultry from brooding to shipping

Ensure birds are fed, housed, and maintained in an appropriate environment with proper ventilation

Implement and improve farm practices to support quality, animal welfare, health and safety, and efficiency





Oversee and direct labour to ensure work is completed efficiently

Train and mentor staff using best management practices in animal husbandry

Ensure compliance with company animal welfare, HACCP, and Health & Safety SOPs, policies, and protocols

Maintain and improve farm-specific biosecurity programs

Coordinate and assist with the transfer and hauling of ducks and geese as required

Complete and submit required production, livestock, and staff records and paperwork

Proactively coordinate maintenance needs for barns and equipment

Maintain clean, safe, and orderly farm sites, including barns, driveways, and surrounding areas

Perform winter duties including snow removal, ice melt application, and sidewalk clearing

Develop and implement severe weather plans for cold snaps and extreme heat events

Perform basic inspections, cleaning, washing, and greasing of tractors, skid steers, and farm equipment

Oversee mortality composting processes to minimize odor

Order and schedule bedding, feed, and farm production supplies

Support maintenance or plant operations as required

What We're Looking For

Required

Comfortable with physically demanding, hands-on farm work

Able to work independently and as part of a team





Reliable, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented

Willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Weekend coverage availability as required

Why Join FVSP?

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 secure.

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!

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📌 Farm Labourer (British Columbia)
🏢 Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry
📍 British Columbia