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Canada Farm Jobs - Harvest and Seasonal Work Opportunities

Lands throughout Canada boast fields plentiful of maize, potatoes, beans, squash, and sunflowers. The indigenous populations of Iroquois and Huron people cultivated the land as seen by explorers in the 17th century. In recent years, Canadian land continues to produce agricultural goods, which benefit the residents and economy of the country. The rural landscape remains ideal for fields of grains and oilseeds, cattle, horticulture, and poultry. Although a decline in production of farm-related commodities occurred over the 20th century, the industry still remains an essential element and way of life for inhabitants. Fueled by innovation, agriculture contributes approximately $100 billion CAD per year to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the North American country. Furthermore, Canada employs over 2.2 million workers in the agricultural sector, which roughly accounts for one in eight jobs. Employment hunters locate occupations as migrant workers, animal caretakers, fruit and vegetable pickers, general farm labors, and supervisors.

The Canadian agricultural industry reports around 200,000 farms occupying roughly 160 million acres of terrain. Rapeseed, canola, rye, oats, barley, and alfalfa constitute a list of popularly grown grain crops. Exceeding 240 million bushels of wheat, homesteads utilize the crop to produce abundant harvests in short growing seasons. Horticulture, which includes nursery and floral crops as well as fruits, extends throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario. Tasty varieties able to grow in the plant hardiness zones of the region, such as apples, strawberries, peaches, and apricots, yield significant revenues for the country. Other popular crop commodities range from grapes and hazelnuts to maple syrup and sugar beets. Livestock numbers continue to rise as well as the corresponding industries of feedlots, meat processing, and animal husbandry. In Canada, approximately 12.7 million cattle, 960,000 dairy cows, 12.6 million pigs, and 94 million broilers dominate the industry.

Canada represents the second largest country in total area and remains situated in northern North America. A majority of citizens, almost 35.8 million, reside in the southern regions of the territory close to the United States border. Boreal forests prevail throughout the country, while the flat prairies in the southwest facilitate agriculture. In the southeast, the Great Lakes run into the St. Lawrence River with prominent lowlands. A diverse climate allows temperatures to vary dramatically. Northern arctic regions and Rocky Mountain areas experience heavy ice and snowfall with subzero temperatures common for large portions of each year. Parts of western Canada maintain semi-arid weather, with Vancouver Island classified as a summer Mediterranean climate. Variations of temperate to subarctic environments result in highs of 82 degrees Fahrenheit in July and lows of -24 degrees Fahrenheit in January.

Whether employed directly in the field or representing goods through agribusiness, aspirants find work readily obtainable in the agricultural industry. Dykman Cattle Company, Tiny Acres Holsteins, and Rosenhill Farm Inc. include facilities routinely seeking to employ dairy farm workers. Like many other cattle and dairy farms, the ranches require at least six months or more of previous experience, the ability to work rotational shifts and evenings, teamwork skills, and fluent English capabilities. The ability to speak French, the second national language in Canada, may benefit future pickers and farmhands when seeking jobs in eastern portions of the country. Laborers traditionally clean barns and pens, feed, milk, and handle large herds. Some farmsteads like Sharon Mushroom Farm in Ontario regularly hire entry-level pickers, with no experience necessary. On average, employees receive hourly wages between $11.00 CAD and $12.00 CAD. Employment benefits range from medical insurance and paid time off to room and board and discounted produce.

Individuals may locate occupations on farms by preparing detailed resumes highlighting past experiences. Hiring practices vary by company. If a candidate decides to apply in person, the individual should request the attention of the hiring manager and remain professional at all times. Resumes should also highlight education and related job skills. Seasonal positions available during warmer growing months remain ideal for migrant workers. Other job titles last year round and offer permanent, full-time opportunities for hardworking team members. Highly educated and trained aspirants regularly secure careers in supervising, marketing, quality management, human resources, and sales.

Canada Job Listings:
Jobs 2 thru 26 of 1917 results.

fruit packer - farm
Van Meekeren Farms Ltd. - Kentville, NS
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Sort and pack fruits and vegetables. Public transportation is not available.read more.
Van Meekeren Farms Ltd.  18 days ago

Packer
Mucci Farms - Canada
Job Description:  Full time employment 6-days a week. Grade, sort and package produce (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and egg plant). No experience and/or education required.read more.
Mucci Farms  16 months ago

farm worker, fruit
Greatview Orchards - Blenheim, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.). Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.read more.
Greatview Orchards  10 days ago

fruit farm labourer
Manitree Fruit Farm - Blenheim, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).read more.
Manitree Fruit Farm  30+ days ago

fruit farm labourer
Jasvir Gill, Harjeet Kaur Gill - Osoyoos, BC
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. No degree, certificate or diploma. 1 year to less than 2 years. Fruit and vegetable combination farming.read more.
Jasvir Gill, Harjeet Kaur Gill  30+ days ago

fruit farm labourer
Arlington Orchards Farm - Richmond, PE
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities. Ability to distinguish between colours.read more.
Arlington Orchards Farm  15 hours ago

fruit farming labourer
Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm and Winery - Wawa, ON - new
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Fruit and vegetable processing plant. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.read more.
Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm and Winery  3 hours ago

fruit farm labourer
Birnam Orchards Ltd. - Arkona, ON - new
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Weed, prune and trim trees and plants. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities. Ability to distinguish between colours.read more.
Birnam Orchards Ltd.  1 day ago

fruit farm worker
Delhaven Orchards Ltd. - Blenheim, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.read more.
Delhaven Orchards Ltd.  24 days ago

apple picker
Fruit Farm - Paisley, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Pick row and orchard crops. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities. Ability to distinguish between colours.read more.
Fruit Farm  9 days ago

farm labourer
Pingle's Farm Market - Hampton, ON
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. No degree, certificate or diploma. Fruit and vegetable combination farming.read more.
Pingle's Farm Market  18 days ago

general farm worker
Felton Grain Farm - Semans, SK
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. No degree, certificate or diploma. 1 year to less than 2 years. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.read more.
Felton Grain Farm  5 days ago

farm worker, fruit
Van de Gevel Farms Inc. - Port Stanley, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities. Ability to distinguish between colours.read more.
Van de Gevel Farms Inc.  15 days ago

packer, vegetables - farm
Mucci Pac - Kingsville, ON
Job Description:  Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. No degree, certificate or diploma. Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).read more.
Mucci Pac  19 days ago

labourer, fruit farming
LEPP FARMS - Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.read more.
LEPP FARMS  30+ days ago

vegetable packer - farm
Armstrong Top Pack - Leamington, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Sort and pack fruits and vegetables. Public transportation is not available.read more.
Armstrong Top Pack  30+ days ago

farm labourer
Tallon Ag - Lafleche, SK - new
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. No degree, certificate or diploma. Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.).read more.
Tallon Ag  2 days ago

general labourer - farm
Leamington Produce Farms LP - Leamington, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.read more.
Leamington Produce Farms LP  5 days ago

farm labourer
Brambleberry Farm - Wooler, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.read more.
Brambleberry Farm  9 days ago

fruit farm labourer
Sunrise orchards inc. - Arkona, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.read more.
sunrise orchards inc.  30+ days ago

fruit or vegetable picker
Thwaites Farms Ltd. - Langton, ON
Job Description:  Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. No degree, certificate or diploma. Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).read more.
Thwaites Farms Ltd.  16 days ago

farm labourer
Stefina Farms - Blenheim, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato). Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.read more.
Stefina Farms  14 days ago

fruit farm labourer
R.c.haist farms - Fenwick, ON - new
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. No degree, certificate or diploma. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.read more.
R.c.haist farms  1 day ago

farm labourer
Mahil Farms - Abbotsford, BC
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. No degree, certificate or diploma. Fruit and vegetable combination farming.read more.
Mahil Farms  30+ days ago

farm worker
JK Kang Farm Ltd. - Surrey, BC - new
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.read more.
JK Kang Farm Ltd.  1 day ago

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