Poultry Veterinarian

The Opportunity:As Poultry Veterinarian, the incumbent will provide veterinary services, quality assurance, technical support and leadership to all aspects of live operations and industry. This is done through managing the quality assurance, lab, animal health and welfare, and industry teams. Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by September 6, . Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life: Provide technical services and direction for poultry health and quality assurance programs. Included are: preventative medicine, diagnostic procedures, vaccination program, animal welfare and auditing programs, antibiotic strategies, laboratory operations, ISO and HACCP protocols, and food safety enhancement programs Provide leadership and direction for bird husbandry Provide direction for hatchability and incubation problems Provide technical direction for chick health and quality with respect to: Good maternal antibody protection Free of contamination (Bacteria/Mold) Maximizing livability Growing programs with producers Technical support for specialized programs i.e. RWA, Feed Programs, Genetics, Disease Prevention Protocols and Pathogen Reduction Programs Leadership in developing on farm protocols to support trials of products for mitigation of pathogens. Analysis of trial results to effectively develop tool kit Technical leadership on bio-security programs and FAD response Assist in the development of the required nutritional feed programs Provide technical counsel and assistance to the ON Maple Leaf Live Ops facilities Provide technical training as required throughout the organization Support MLF initiatives including animal welfare, antimicrobial use, and food safety Support Maple Leaf FSQA team on food safety initiatives affecting live operations Provide oversight to third party veterinary services serving Ontario producers Provide customer service support: Chick Customer Complaint Process, field visits, post-mortem services, as required Responsible for the direction of Laboratory Services in Hanover Technical input and leadership at various industry committees such as Ontario Hatchery Association, Ontario Broiler Hatching Egg & Chick Commission, Veterinary Drug Directorate, Ontario Association of Poultry Veterinarians, Poultry Industry Council, IBH Working Group, and Poultry Operations Technical Committee (CPEPC) Manage Quality Assurance, HACCP and Veterinary requirements at ON locations Provide a Maple Leaf voice on industry issues from a technical aspect Our Quality Assurance and Veterinary Programs are leading the industry in: Improving hatchability, Quality results, Breeder performance, Troubleshooting protocols Develop and implement proactive food safety programs to influence industry overall Provide a proactive approach to antibiotic use, preventing antibiotic resistance Support programs marketing initiatives such as Raised without Antibiotic, genetics initiatives, bird health, feed programs, and other new initiatives What You’ll Bring: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; eligible for licensure in the appropriate province Poultry experience and/or specialization, ACPV status Supervisory experience Laboratory experience Good working knowledge of hatchery, farm management, ISO, and HACCP Ability to work effectively with CFIA and Veterinary Drug Directorate regulators Cross functional capabilities i.e., pullet growing, breeder operations, hatchery, sales and procurement, and senior management Professional, objective, action oriented, team player Ability to manage multiple locations and priorities Self-driven with excellent problem solving ability Advanced computer skills required What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods: Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America. An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment. Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment. Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career. Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs. Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.