Technical Field Service Analyst - Contract

Complete weekly and monthly reports utilizing hatchery and processing plant data and send to respective parties

Facilitate communications between primary breeder company, Maple Leaf Foods, and hatching egg producers including all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.

Plan and schedule breeder chick placements, assuring quota requirements are aligned with hatching egg board mandates, producer requests, and primary breeder company availability

Develop reports for producer flock records to identify trends, changes, possible challenges, and opportunities for improvement. May include, but is not limited to placements, production, and mortality.

Collect information from producers to input into data tracking

Conduct data analysis to provide field teams with trends and data to be shared with internal and external stakeholders

Facilitate communications from field team to stakeholders as requested

Collect information necessary for conducting investigations

Conduct extreme weather pre-loading assessments

Support animal health programs as requested

Complete basic field work, including but not limited to chick placements, environmental swabbing, couriering supplies and/or samples, and blood and tissue sampling.

Support and coverage for Procurement Coordinator when requested. Such responsibilities include completion of live daily payments, reviewing legal paperwork, internal & external communications, updating schedules, mailing samples, and other duties.

Post-secondary education, preferably in life sciences such as agricultural, animal science, or related field (or equivalent work experience)

One to two years’ experience in agricultural or food industry an asset

Analytical and reporting skill set with ability to provide recommendations

Comfortable with working with and manipulating data sets

Ability to present findings to a wide range of audiences

Competency and comfort using Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Willingness to learn basic environmental and tissue sampling from barns and necropsies

Strong desire to drive continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work independently and in a team environment; be self-motivated and enthusiastic

Willingness to develop into role

Strong time management and organizational skills

Willingness to perform occasional physical activity

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work flexible hours - outside of normal working hours

Must have a Class 5 driver’s license

We are carbon neutral.

We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

Doing What’s Right

Shared Value

High Performance

Diverse and Inclusive Teams

Disciplined Decision Making

Our Accountability

Intense Curiosity

Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; 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 to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected] . Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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