Lairage Coordinator – London, ON
Location: 1577 Wilton Grove Road, London, ON
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Date: April 22, 2026
Application Deadline: May 6, 2026
Shift Details: Monday – Friday
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

About Us
We’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. Position Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Lairage and Yard Coordinator will be responsible for supporting activities relating to inbound live haul shipments and supporting yard activities at the London Poultry facility. This position requires a high-level of communication and collaboration among departments with a collaborative and supportive mentality. As a Lairage and Yard Coordinator, you will:

• Manage arrivals of inbound live loads; oversee lairage segregation (RWA; Organic; Conventional)
• Complete lairage monitoring forms at required intervals
• Key ‘on-site’ point of contact with live procurement team
• Coordinate decisions on slaughter changes with Live Receiving Supervisor; Assistant Supervisor; and live procurement team
• Ensure input of data to Live Bird Handling (LBH) system is accurate and corrected as needed
• Ensure scale is operational; calibrated as per schedule; scale tickets are collected and entered
• Oversee snow removal; keep scale clear of dirt and debris
• Coordinate movement of birds from holding barn as needed
• Ensure fans operational in holding barn; coordinate sides on in winter; doors operational as needed
• Snow removal, salt and sand activities at all man door entrances and safety exits
• Lawn and yard work as required which may include lawn cutting, weed removal, parking lot sweep, garbage pickup and other work as assigned by management.
• Other work as assigned by management.

What’s in it for you?

• $27 - $28 per hour (based on progression)
• Shift/Position Premium: [If applicable]
• [Other Non-Discretionary Compensation]
• [Benefit Details]

What you will bring:

• 2+ years of industry experience with lairage control and live bird care
• High School Diploma or better
• Must have a current valid driver’s license.  AZ or DZ license or related experience is an asset.  
• The candidate may be asked to complete the shunt truck driving training course as provided by the company to serve as a back-up to the shunting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Self-starter/motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision and strong organization skills
• A strong communicator, both written and oral, who is confident, and decisive

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.

We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.