Dairy Jobs in Canada

Canada's dairy sector produces milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other dairy products, mainly for the domestic market. It includes dairy farms, farmer co-operatives and processors operating in every province. This page lists current dairy vacancies in Canada, the main employers, the roles they hire for, and what to expect when you apply.

Current dairy vacancies in Canada

No vacancies open in Canada right now? New roles are added regularly. Create a free job alert and we will email you when a matching dairy job is posted, or upload your CV so employers and our recruitment team can find you. You can also browse all live dairy jobs or dairy jobs in other countries.

Dairy employers in Canada

• Saputo: a dairy processor making cheese, fluid milk, cream, cultured products and dairy ingredients, with operations in Canada and other countries.
• Agropur: a dairy cooperative with consumer brands and foodservice, ingredients and cheese businesses in Canada and the US.
• Gay Lea Foods: a dairy co-operative with its head office in Etobicoke, Ontario, whose brands include Gay Lea and Ivanhoe.
• Lactalis Canada: the Canadian arm of the Lactalis Group, with its head office in Toronto and brands including Black Diamond, Cracker Barrel and Lactantia.
• Vitalus Nutrition: a company in Abbotsford, British Columbia, making milk protein ingredients, cream and butter.

Company names are listed for information only. Dairy Jobs is not affiliated with these companies, and listing them does not mean they advertise with us. Links go to each company’s own careers page or website. Always apply through official channels.

Typical dairy jobs in Canada

Canadian dairy operates under a supply management system based on planned domestic production, administered pricing and import controls.

Dairy farming: herd managers, assistant herd managers, dairy farm assistants and relief milkers, calf rearers and farm managers, including roles on robotic and rotary milking systems.

Dairy processing and manufacturing: production operatives and supervisors, process and dairy technologists, quality and food safety staff, laboratory technicians, maintenance and automation engineers, and production and site managers.

Commercial and supply chain: sales and distribution managers, key account and brand managers, procurement, planning and logistics specialists.

Read our job descriptions for a dairy factory manager, a dairy farm manager and a dairy sales manager to see the skills and qualifications employers look for.

Working in Canada: work permits

• Employer-specific work permits require a job offer from a Canadian employer. Official information.
• Canadian employers may need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a temporary foreign worker, and there is a stream for primary agriculture positions. Official information.
• Beware of fake job offers: genuine employers do not ask candidates to pay for a job, a visa or an interview. If an offer asks for money, do not pay. Check it with the company directly.

This section is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change, so always check the current requirements with your employer and official government sources in Canada.

How to apply through Dairy Jobs

1. Create a free Dairy Jobs account and upload your CV.
2. Set up a job alert for Canada, or for the role you want.
3. Apply for vacancies directly on dairyjobsearch.com. Your application goes straight to the employer or to our recruitment team.
4. Make sure your CV shows your dairy experience clearly: herd size or plant capacity, products, the systems you have worked with, and your qualifications.

Recruiting dairy staff in Canada?

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