How to Apply: Poultry Farm Worker (Livestock Hand) at King Cole Ducks (Stouffville, Ontario)
Career Overview: Premium Poultry Farming Opportunity in the GTA
Are you looking for a stable, full-time agricultural role with exceptional health and lifestyle perks? King Cole Ducks Ltd, North America’s only fully vertically integrated duck farming operation, is officially hiring Poultry Farm Workers (Livestock Hands) for their specialized breeding facilities in Stouffville, York Region, Ontario (GTA).
This on-site position offers an starting rate of $18.00 CAD per hour, with consistent full-time schedules ranging from 37.5 to 44 hours per week. Working directly with duck and geese farming systems, this role provides an excellent career pathway in commercial animal care, complete with rare employee perks like on-site housing options, paid time off, and a comprehensive premium healthcare registry.
Read our complete, step-by-step application guide below to align your profile with King Cole Ducks' standards and lock in one of the available vacancies.
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Position Pay, Schedules, and Premium Benefits
Unlike typical seasonal farm jobs, King Cole Ducks provides highly structured schedules and corporate-grade benefits:
Hourly Wage: $18.00 CAD per hour (Expected hours: 37.5 to 44 hours per week)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent (Starts as early as September 8, 2026)
Shift Schedule: Early morning shifts (Often starting around 6:30 AM).
Exceptional Perks:
On-Site Housing Options (A major benefit for regional relocation).
Health Coverage: Comprehensive dental, vision, general health care, and paramedical services coverage.
Financial Protection: Fully paid company Life Insurance.
On-Farm Benefits: Free on-site parking and potential employee discounts on premium food and farm products.
Key Responsibilities & On-Site Farm Operations
As a critical member of the livestock crew, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Animal Welfare & Handling: Daily feeding, tending, and humanely handling ducks and geese across the grow-out pens.
Biosecurity & Safety: Enforcing and following strict farm biosecurity protocols and general farm safety procedures to maintain a healthy flock.
Facility Maintenance: Cleansing, washing, and disinfecting pens, barns, and poultry houses.
Machinery Operations: Operating and maintaining basic agricultural equipment and machinery safely.
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| Poultry Farm Worker (Livestock Hand) at King Cole Ducks |
Job Requirements & Candidate Fit
No formal high school degree or diploma is required for this role. Instead, the employer prioritizes the following qualifications:
Experience: 1 to less than 7 months of basic farm, ranch, or animal handling experience.
Languages: Functional communication skills in English. (The ability to speak Spanish is considered a major asset for cross-team coordination).
Physical Capabilities: High physical stamina. You must be comfortable with repetitive tasks, bending, crouching, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time.
Logistics: Because public transit is not available to the physical farm site in Stouffville (L4A 2V5), you must have access to a reliable vehicle or personal transportation.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Directly
Follow these steps to submit a compliant application before the listing closes on July 28, 2026:
Step 1: Format Your Canadian Resume (ATS-Friendly)
Create a clean, single-page resume highlighting any physical labor, equipment operation, animal handling, or previous poultry/livestock experience. Clearly state that you have a valid driver’s license and independent vehicle access to guarantee your commute to Stouffville.
Step 2: Confirm Your Right to Work in Canada
This position is open strictly to candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada:
Canadian Citizens
Permanent Residents of Canada
Temporary Residents with a valid, active Canadian open work permit
Note: If you do not have current, legal authorization to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond or offer international sponsorship for this specific listing.
Step 3: Choose Your Direct Application Route
Submit your application using the official hiring channels:
Online Portal: Apply directly via the Job Bank Canada portal (Job Bank reference #3621540) or through
King Cole Ducks Careers Email Submission: Send your resume and a brief cover letter expressing your readiness for early morning shifts to HR@kingcoleducks.com.
In-Person Application: If you are local, you can drop off your resume directly at their main office: 15351 Warden Avenue, Stouffville, ON L4A 2V5.
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@kingcoleducks.comemail addresses for communication.