Assistant Supervisor - Sanitation (1-Year Contract)

\r\n\r\nJob Description\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAbout Us\r\nWe’re a carbon-neutral food company on a mission to Raise the Good in Food—through better nutrition, safer workplaces, humane animal care, and sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We also work to reduce food insecurity in Canada. Join us and help build a better future.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPosition Summary\r\nThe Assistant Supervisor, Sanitation is responsible for supporting the daily execution, coordination, and oversight of sanitation activities within a designated hatchery and/or breeder barn location. This role provides frontline leadership to the sanitation team and ensures sanitation programs, schedules, and compliance activities are effectively carried out in support of food safety, biosecurity, production readiness, and operational excellence.\r\nThe role also provides administrative and operational support for sanitation systems, chemical management, health and safety follow-up, team communications, and shift coverage, while acting as a key support to the Sanitation Supervisor and broader site leadership team.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n\r\n\r\n\tCoordinate and oversee sanitation scheduling by assigning, updating, and ensuring completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), including during non-production periods.\r\n\tSupport consistent sanitation execution across shifts while providing supervisory coverage as needed to maintain operational continuity and standards.\r\n\tProvide daily leadership, direction, and support to sanitation team members, reinforcing expectations for performance, quality, and safe work practices.\r\n\tLead team communications through pre-shift huddles, bi-weekly meetings, and participation in town halls to align priorities, issues, and corrective actions.\r\n\tSupport broader site leadership needs as required, including operational coordination and ad hoc site support (e.g., access/door coverage).\r\n\tPerform and verify sanitation effectiveness through Post-Op inspections, chemical testing, and equipment/system checks to ensure production readiness.\r\n\tSupport and monitor sanitation verification programs (e.g., ATP swabbing), including tracking results and ensuring timely corrective actions.\r\n\tExecute and oversee specialized sanitation processes (e.g., weekly vinegar flush) and follow up on any sanitation-related issues or deviations.\r\n\tMaintain accurate sanitation records and reporting (including TPC results), ensuring all activities, inspections, and chemical checks are properly documented and communicated.\r\n\tSupport compliance and risk management by conducting investigations, managing health and safety follow-ups, and ensuring adherence to SOPs, WHMIS, and company standards.\r\n\tManage the ordering and inventory control of hatchery sanitation supplies and chemicals to ensure availability and proper storage.\r\n\tOversee chemical management practices, including safe handling, use, storage, and compliance with site procedures.\r\n\tAct as a key point of contact for monthly interactions with the Chemical Vendor representative.\r\n\tSupport team capability and operational continuity by training and coaching sanitors, monitoring performance, and ensuring staffing flexibility to maintain sanitation standards and production readiness.\r\n\tRead and understand production schedules to align sanitation activities with daily operational requirements.\r\n\tEnsure sanitation tasks support on-time start-up and escalate concerns that may impact operations, equipment readiness, or compliance.\r\n\tSupport the management of the Uniform Program by ordering uniforms, returning items, and checking inventory.\r\n\tSupport the Sanitation Audits and implementation of corrective actions.\r\n\tReport equipment issues or concerns promptly to the supervisor or reliability team for follow-up.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQualifications\r\n\r\n\r\n\tMinimum 1-3 years of supervisory or related experience\r\n\tPost-secondary diploma and/or degree in field such as Operations, Management/Leadership Studies, Business, etc. is an asset\r\n\tAble to work in a fast paced and repetitive task environment\r\n\tAble to work varying & flexible hours until job complete\r\n\tAbility to be CPR and First Aid certified as needed\r\n\tDemonstrated commitment to safe work practices\r\n\tMust understand and follow all Animal Welfare/PCP/Biosecurity procedures\r\n\tProven organizational and time management skills\r\n\tProblem solving abilities\r\n\tMust be able to lift 40 – 50 lbs. repetitively overhead\r\n\tMust be able to work in a wet/humid environment\r\n\tMust be available to work Statutory Holidays\r\n\tDesire and initiative to excel within the organization\r\n\tIntermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook – SAP Experience an asset\r\n\tEffective communication skills to lead, motivate, coach, mentor and resolve employee conflict\r\n\tWell established organization and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks\r\n\tExperience with scheduling personnel relating to production needs\r\n\tSelf-starter with good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills\r\n\tContinuous learner and willingness to embrace change\r\n\tOther duties as assigned by Management \r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n