PEI Sector: Agriculture and Agri-Food Processing

Location: ADL Fitzroy St. Charlottetown, PEI Reports to: Milk Plant Production Manager Job Summary: The primary role of the Evaporator Operator is to process milk according to required specifications. Key Responsibilities: Operate MVR evaporator, Blaw Knox evaporator, and heat exchanger for homo/separator. Clean Silos, tanks, homo separator lines, Blaw Knox evaporator, GEA evaporator, tanker bay lines, and tanker trucks. Check and approve wash charts on the ADI system. Inspect inside silos, tanks, and tanker trucks when done washing and record findings on the ADI system. Complete all required paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely manner. Perform start-up visual inspection (ensure equipment, floors, ceilings, and overhead structures are clean and maintained to prevent contamination). Perform all duties safely and efficiently according to relevant regulations, policies, and procedures. Manage processing operations by analyzing, interpreting, and responding to information displayed on gauges and computer control panels. Other related duties as required. Qualifications: Previous experience in a food production setting is preferred. Must have the ability to work independently under minimal supervision or as part of a team. Must have experience in recognizing equipment problems and working with the Maintenance department to ensure an effective maintenance program is followed and completed. Must be …

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We are looking for an enthusiastic post secondary student for 12 weeks to serve primarily as a field technician.  Anticipated duties include:  weather station installation and maintenance, set up of farm accounts in required software, social media development, crop scouting and other IPM strategies, animal care, property maintenance activities, and other duties as required.  The successful candidate must have a valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle.

RWL is looking for a heavy duty equipment mechanic.  It would be working on farm equipment, heavy duty trucks and tandems.   You must be a certified autobody mechanic.   Anyone legally eligible to work in Canada & has the proper qualifications may apply.  Please enter Mechanic in the subject line.  This job starts ASAP.

The production and operations manager oversees all activities in the planning and executing production and shipment of beer to our customers.  You will ensure we have the most effective processes to run our production line.  In addition, you will refine and follow all QA/QC processes to ensure our products hit the market while adhering to our high-quality standards. Major Accountabilities Assisting brewing team with brewing-related issues. Troubleshooting equipment problems within the brewhouse and packaging line. Developing an annual wage and equipment budget Develop realistic batch plans and production schedules to meet sales forecast Plan and schedule all production staff Develop and execute maintenance plans Optimize company systems and use inventory management principles to set order points and quantities for key ingredients and supplies Ensure the constant flow of raw materials required for production schedules Perform physical inventory counts Ensure all distributer orders are picked, packed and ready for delivery at the required time Ensure all workers have received feedback through a set performance management system

Opportunities for Summer Employment Cavendish Farms is currently seeking applicants for summer term positions at the New Annan, PE location. The ideal candidate will have an open-mind, and is eager & willing to learn new things, and demonstrate an ability to work in a fast paced-ever changing environment. This is a site-wide position, where the individual could potentially work in a variety of areas. The successful candidate must be willing to work various different shift schedules which could include, 8 hour shifts or 12 hour shifts on a rotating shift work schedule which include some weekends and night shifts. Qualifications: Education required: Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education or accepted to a post-secondary education in the fall of 2022; Must be a self-starter and team player; Must be a hard worker with a strong work ethic. Requirements: A Willingness and ability to perform different tasks on a repetitive basis in a structured environment; High attention to detail; Ability to do physical work, which includes the ability to lift upwards of 50lbs repeatably and sit and stand for long periods of time; High degree of safety awareness; Must be able to work well with others; Must be able to work with …

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Dairy Farm Hand. Requirements are the following. milk cos in the morning or evening as required. Clean out the stalls, Feeding cattle as required. Harvesting crops, driving of farm equipment as required. This is a job for people that like hard physical work in their day. You will be required during the summer to pick up hay bales or bales of straw. Help with the harvest of silage or corn silage, and handle manure waste as required with equipment or a shovel. There may be weekends that are required to be work depending on other staff.

Location: Margate, PE Triple-H Farms operates a large beef finishing feedlot in Margate, (near Kensington) Prince Edward Island. We require a Feedlot herdsperson & labourer to assist in the day-to-day tasks of the operation. The farm laborer oversees daily operations and ensures the health and wellbeing of the animals is provided. Responsibilities and Duties: Tractor driving – feeding animals and cleaning barns Ensure profitability of the operation by optimizing animal health and feeding parameters. Follow protocols to ensure good animal welfare practices to raise Healthy, Happy and Humane beef and to be part of industry best practice programs such as VBP+ (Verified Beef Production +). Repair and maintain equipment and structures as per agreed standard and programs. Observe and identify animal health issues, diagnose and treat appropriately. Ensure that all health and safety standards are adhered to and that the working environment is clean, tidy and hygienic for all employees. Ensure security of all assets including land, livestock, and inventories. Other duties as required. Qualifications and Skills: Minimum of 1 years’ experience in farm work (driving tractors and/or animal handling and care). Associates degree in animal science or agricultural business is an asset. High School diploma. Wages and Benefits: $17 …

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Temporary Full-Time Office Assistant  job posting Funding for this position received through SkillsPEI Position:  Office Assistant Reports To: Office Manager Summary Job Posting Pure Pork Farms Ltd is currently recruiting for a temporary full-time Office Assistant. The Office Assistant is responsible for providing administrative, accounting and clerical support to others in the office to maintain an efficient office environment. These duties include but are not limited to updating and sorting files, basic data entry, maintaining office common areas, inventory management and performing any other general office clerk duties and errands. Pure Pork Farms  Ltd.: Is a family owned, farrow to finish pork farm located near Mt. Albion, PE.  Our mandate is to ethically raise antibiotic free pork using as many locally supplied inputs as possible, using leading agribusiness practices that promote growth, professionalism, and environmental sustainability in all our team members and in all our services. We are a growing company that needs good people with great work ethic You Are: A solution-oriented collaborator, who loves working as part of a team and partners with colleagues on day-to-day tasks. You’re not only dedicated, but down-to-earth and people say you’re easy to get along with Key Skills and Core Competencies Organization …

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Production Assistant is responsible for the handling of grain and malted grain products in a malt production facility and is required to coordinate pick up and shipping with brewers.

-Attend to guests visiting barn -Explain rules for interacting with animals -Attend to animals (goats,mini pigs, sheep, chickens) such as making sure water buckets and hay bags are filled -Cleaning of animal stalls -Assist with other duties as required.