Eden Valley Poultry Inc. is hiring permanent Chicken Catchers to work across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada.
The employer states that it will provide an LMIA, making this vacancy especially relevant to eligible foreign workers seeking an employer-supported pathway to work in Canada.
The starting wage is $18.91 per hour, with the opportunity to earn an additional $2.00 per hour through individual incentives, bringing potential hourly earnings to $20.91.
Job Details
- Employer: Eden Valley Poultry Inc.
- Position: Chicken Catcher
- Location: Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Employment type: Permanent
- Starting pay: $18.91 per hour
- Potential earnings: Up to $20.91 per hour with incentives
- Language: English
- LMIA: Employer states that it will provide LMIA
- Training: Provided
- Personal protective equipment: Provided
About Eden Valley Poultry
Eden Valley Poultry Inc. is based in Berwick, Nova Scotia and processes and markets chickens and turkeys supplied by farmers in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
The company focuses on food safety, product quality, animal welfare, environmental responsibility and community well-being.
Main Responsibilities
Chicken Catchers are responsible for safely handling live poultry and preparing birds for transport.
Duties include:
- Catching live chickens and turkeys
- Loading poultry into crates
- Following animal welfare procedures
- Working according to safe operating practices
- Handling birds carefully and efficiently
- Following workplace safety rules
- Maintaining required standards during catching and loading operations
The work is physically demanding and takes place in an agricultural environment.
Requirements
Applicants should be able to meet the following conditions:
- High school diploma preferred
- Previous experience is an advantage but not required
- Ability to understand English instructions and safety documents
- Availability for overnight shifts
- Willingness to work approximately 5–6 nights per week
- Ability to perform repetitive physical work
- Capacity to lift approximately 50 lbs regularly
- Ability to bend, reach and carry during shifts
- Professional and positive attitude
Because prior experience is not mandatory, the position may suit candidates who are willing to learn and can meet the physical requirements.
Work Environment
The role involves:
- Fast-paced physical activity
- Farm settings
- Dim or dark lighting
- Overnight schedules
- Repetitive lifting and movement
Applicants should be comfortable working around live poultry and performing manual tasks for extended periods.
Salary and Employee Benefits
The base rate is $18.91 per hour.
Workers may earn an additional $2.00 per hour through individual incentives, increasing possible earnings to $20.91 per hour.
Eden Valley Poultry also offers:
- Medical benefits
- Dental coverage
- Pension plan
- Access to a healthcare provider for employees and their families
- Transportation from home to work and back
- Fitness subsidy
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
- Staff discounts on Eden Valley products
These benefits can add significant value beyond the hourly wage.
LMIA Support for Foreign Workers
The employer specifically states:
“Employer will provide LMIA.”
An LMIA can be an important part of the Canadian work permit process for foreign nationals where the position requires employer support.
Applicants outside Canada should still confirm directly with Eden Valley Poultry whether they meet the requirements for the available position and the applicable immigration process.
The availability of an LMIA does not automatically guarantee a work permit, as final authorization is determined through Canada’s immigration procedures.
Who May Be a Good Fit?
This vacancy may suit applicants who:
- Are physically fit
- Can work overnight schedules
- Are comfortable around farm animals
- Can follow safety instructions
- Are willing to perform repetitive manual work
- Have basic English comprehension
- Are interested in permanent poultry industry employment
- Can meet Canadian immigration and employment requirements where applicable
Previous agricultural or poultry experience can help, but it is not listed as mandatory.
How to Tailor Your CV
Your CV should focus on practical experience and reliability.
Useful areas to highlight include:
- Poultry work
- Farm experience
- Livestock handling
- Warehouse work
- Loading and unloading
- Manual labour
- Food processing
- Night-shift experience
- Physically demanding jobs
- Workplace safety training
If you do not have poultry experience, emphasize transferable skills such as physical stamina, punctuality, teamwork, ability to follow instructions and experience in fast-paced environments.
Keep the CV straightforward and easy to read.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply through Eden Valley Poultry’s recruitment channels.
Official company website: www.edenvalleypoultry.com
Applicants should prepare an updated CV and ensure that the information provided matches their actual work history and qualifications.
Disclaimer: OpportunityShape shares job opportunities for informational purposes only. We do not represent Eden Valley Poultry Inc. and cannot guarantee employment, interviews, LMIA approval, work permits, visa issuance, or immigration outcomes. Applicants should verify the vacancy, salary, benefits, LMIA availability, eligibility requirements and application process directly with the employer before making any financial or travel commitments.
