Hatcheries Summer Student

Job Summary:
Maple Lodge Farms, Curtis Chicks Hatchery Division is seeking a Summer Students to join our team for the summer season. As a Summer Student, you will be involved in 2-3 studies which focus primarily on hatcheries and will involve hatching egg performance in order to improve hatchability and chick quality.

This is a great opportunity for students interested in gaining hands-on experience!

Duties:

• Work to determine the effect of egg storage room temperature on the speed of embryonic development
• Measure and record temperatures throughout various rooms as well as temperature of egg shells
• Conducting tests to visualize air flow
• Use of video cameras to monitor hatches
• Travel to other hatchery location(s) as required to compare data

Experience:

• Applicant must be enrolled as a student in a relevant field
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver's license class G2 or G as well as own transportation to travel to our Hatchery location
• Previous experience handling livestock is an asset
• Analytical skills for statistical analysis (will learn how to use Program R)
• Computer proficiency with Excel charts, graphs, as well as PowerPoint
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with early hatch times

This is a temporary position for the summer season, with full-time hours available.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in a post secondary program?

Licence/Certification:

• Ontario Drivers License either Class G2 or G (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-05-06