Poultry Farm Manager
Lightfoot Farms Limited
Location: Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
Lightfoot Farms Limited is a diversified agricultural operation committed to excellence in poultry production. We operate both breeder and broiler farm facilities, with a strong focus on animal welfare, biosecurity, and operational efficiency.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Poultry Farm Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our breeder and broiler farm facilities. This role combines hands-on, in-barn responsibilities with managerial oversight, planning, and reporting.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring optimal flock health, production performance, and team leadership while maintaining strict adherence to biosecurity protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of both breeder and broiler farm facilities
- Daily monitoring of flock health, performance, and welfare, taking corrective action as required
- Schedule, supervise and oversee barn ship-outs
- Implement and enforce strict on-farm biosecurity protocols
- Supervise, train, and schedule a team of 3–5 employees
- Perform and assist with hands-on barn duties, including feeding, inspections, and general care
- Maintain accurate production, health, and compliance records
- Coordinate with veterinarians, suppliers, and service providers
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards
- Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment maintenance
- Prepare reports and provide operational updates to ownership
- Familiar with modern barn climate controls & technology
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar poultry farm management or supervisory role
- Direct experience with breeder and/or broiler operations strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of poultry biosecurity protocols and best practices
- Proven leadership experience managing small teams
- Solid organizational, record-keeping, and reporting skills
- Ability to balance hands-on farm work with administrative responsibilities
- Valid driver’s license
Work Schedule & Requirements
- Regular work week of 45–60 hours
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities as required
- Comfortable working in barn environments and varying weather conditions
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Opportunity to work in a progressive and growing agricultural business
- A hands-on leadership role with meaningful impact on operations
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Work vehicle to be provided for travel between work sites
- Possibility for on-farm housing
- Immigration support for international applicants
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [email protected]
Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45.0 – 60.0 per week
Work Location: In person
