Maple Leaf Foods
Edmonton, AB
Closed
This position has been closed and is no longer accepting applicants.
Job Details:
Full-time
Entry Level
Benefits:
Tuition Aid
The Opportunity:
The Technical Services Representative provides on-farm technical support to broiler producers within Raised Without Antibiotics (RWA) and Organic programs, driving flock health, performance, and continuous improvement. The role serves as a key liaison between producers, sales and procurement teams, live operations, and external industry partners, delivering best practice management guidance, troubleshooting technical challenges, and supporting the adoption of new emerging technologies.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
- Key on farm contact for the Raised Without Antibiotics and Organic Programs focused on management best practices and technology transfer.
- Point person for the sales and procurement representatives for maximizing RWA/Organic broiler performance and managing technical issues.
- Overall responsibility for on farm management of the RWA/Organic Program and protocols, and any further live differentiation initiatives.
- Evaluation and implementation of management techniques and emerging technologies that improve field performance.
- Support to Technical Services Supervisor with feed companies on nutritional or protocol aspects as it relates to our RWA program.
- Establishment of strong cross functional relationships with Sales & Procurement representatives, Quality, and Live Operations Analysts, providing technical guidance and support.
- Development of placement and shipping schedule, working closely with sales team to meet retail commitments.
- Coordination of on farm RWA supplies and equipment when required.
- Maintenance of strong external relationships with producers, feed representatives, third party suppliers, and other industry stakeholders.
- Maintains composure during challenging producer interactions, communicating technical issues and solution oriented recommendations effectively.
- Accountable for continuous improvement of the RWA Program, focusing on cost reduction while improving field performance.
What You'll Bring:
- Post secondary education or university degree preferably in Agriculture, Animal Science, Business or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum 1-2 years experience in a poultry sales or technical role.
- Strong working knowledge of animal science, nutrition, and broiler management best practices, including experience managing on farm core concepts of raising broiler chickens without antibiotics.
- Demonstrated initiative through proactive customer contact to identify improvement opportunities and deliver measurable results.
- Strong analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to drive sales initiatives and multi task in a fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to Maple Leaf's Leadership Edge Values.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good presentation skills with the ability to influence others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of computer competency, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:
- Being part of a high performance, people focused company with a vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.
- An inclusive company culture that keeps employees safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet individual or family needs, with programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing, starting on the first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching, starting on the first day of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series events, and resources to develop skills and advance career.
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certifications, or trades programs.
- Support for community impact, providing up to two paid volunteer days annually for a chosen cause.
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.
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 .
Frequently Asked Questions
The role provides on-farm technical support for RWA and Organic programs, serving as a liaison between producers, sales, procurement, live operations, and industry partners to drive flock health, performance, and continuous improvement.
It involves on-farm management of RWA/Organic programs, troubleshooting technical issues, guiding best practices, coordinating with sales and procurement, developing placement and shipping schedules, and maintaining external producer relationships.
A post-secondary degree or equivalent work experience in Agriculture, Animal Science, Business, or related fields, plus 1–2 years in a poultry sales or technical role and knowledge of broiler management without antibiotics.
The role offers learning and development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, a defined contribution pension plan with company matching, comprehensive health benefits, and paid volunteer days, among other programs.
This is a full-time on-site role based in Edmonton, AB.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; ability to influence others; analytical, time management, and organization skills; and high computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
