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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.

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farm equipment operator
Ontario Plants Propagation Limited - St. Thomas, ON
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Work Site Environment. Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Education....read more.
Ontario Plants Propagation Limited  6 days ago

Part Time-Horse Barn Worker
Ironwood Stables - Cumberland, ON
Job Description:  Large horse boarding facility looking for a fit individual to clean horse stall, some farm work also....read more.
Ironwood Stables  15 days ago

Produce Warehouse Person – Overnight Availability
Farm Boy - Ottawa, ON
Job Description:  All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy vision, mission, and the Farm Boy Way....read more.
Farm Boy  27 days ago

Part Time Barn Worker
A&A Farms - Belwood, ON
Job Description:  BEGINS LATE AUGUST. Looking for a reliable person for 2 days a week (weekends OR Monday/Tuesday) to work with broodmares and racehorses. Duties includeread more.
A&A Farms  28 days ago

Farm Equipment Operator
Agricultural Employment Canada - High Prairie, AB
Job Description:  Must have farm experience, tractor experience. We are a 3600 acre farm harvesting canola and wheat. Operate Tractor with Grain Cart and any other harvest...read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  19 days ago

Product Specialist – Europe
Copperleaf Technologies Inc. - Canada
Job Description:  How do you determine the best time to build a new wind farm, overhaul a power transformer or upgrade a dam? Negotiable depending on experience....read more.
Copperleaf Technologies Inc.  6 days ago

foreman/woman, field crop and vegetable workers
ADI International (PEI) Inc. - North Wiltshire, PE
Job Description:  Perform general farm duties; Forklift Type of Farm Operations. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment;...read more.
ADI International (PEI) Inc.  9 days ago

Full Time Farm Worker & Seasonal Positions
Agricultural Employment Canada - Purple Springs, AB
Job Description:  Kleinjan Farms Ltd is an irrigated crop farm near Taber, AB. We are a 3rd generation family farm. Duties for Full Time:....read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  16 days ago

farm worker, general
Rick Friesen and Bonnie Friesen - Niverville, MB
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; 2 years to less than 3 years Type of Farm Operations. Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or...read more.
Rick Friesen and Bonnie Friesen  16 days ago

Harvest Machine Operator - General Farm Worker
Agricultural Employment Canada - Nobleford, AB
Job Description:  Harvest help needed from about August 1st to Oct throughout Alberta. Must have some experience in harvesting grain and running machinery. Able to work longread more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  24 days ago

Ranch/farm worker
Agricultural Employment Canada - Medicine Hat, AB
Job Description:  Currently offering a full time position to a self-motivated, reliable person familiar with crop production, operating a variety of equipment and cattle work.read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  20 days ago

Fruit Sorter
Kalwood Farms - Silver Creek, BC
Job Description:  Available immediately. This seasonal work is likely to last until late August, sorting cherries indoors in a controlled environment, cooled to 10C. Tasksread more.
Kalwood Farms  25 days ago

Dairy farm worker
Forefields Holsteins Ltd - Enderby, BC
Job Description:  We have an opening for an experienced farm worker. Duties will include calf care, checking groups of cattle, administering medicine if needed, maintaining and...read more.
Forefields Holsteins Ltd  7 days ago

Warehouse Person
Country West Supply - Armstrong, BC
Job Description:  Farm & Ranch Supplies • Pet Food • Bagged Feed • Tack & Clothing. Full-time Warehouse Person with experience....read more.
Country West Supply  24 days ago

poultry farm workers foreman/woman
Merks Farms Limited - Avonport, NS
Job Description:  Perform general farm duties; Poultry Type of Farm Operations. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment;...read more.
Merks Farms Limited  30 days ago

Farm Workers
Bal & Nav Farms Ltd. - Canyon, BC
Job Description:  Using farm tools for various farm operations. BAL & NAV FARMS LTD is looking for FARM SUPERVISORS. General Farm Worker. BAL & NAV FARMS LTD....read more.
Bal & Nav Farms Ltd.  4 days ago

Farm Worker
Brooks Farms - Mount Albert, ON
Job Description:  Looking for general farm hands for our fruit & vegetable farm. ON FARM SITE - Mount Albert, Ontario. Farm Experience an asset, Spanish or English Speaking....read more.
Brooks Farms  4 days ago

General Farm Labourer
CHARLES KEDDY FARMS LIMITED - Lakeville, NS
Job Description:  Job Duties: Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Harvest Crops. Packing Strawberry Plants and Sweet Potatoes in all weather conditions. Noisy and fast-pacedread more.
CHARLES KEDDY FARMS LIMITED  19 days ago

Farm Worker
Norse Ridge Farms - King City, ON
Job Description:  We have an opening for one or two Farm Workers; * clean stalls & barns * familiar with the use of power washing equipment * mend fences * paddock maintenance...read more.
Norse Ridge Farms  6 days ago

Online Sales Rep - Organic Teas
Grown Here Farms - Abbotsford, BC
Job Description:  Grown Here Farms needs an experienced, rockstar online sales rep for their organic tea line. Market, drive traffic, generate leads, leverage existing collateral...read more.
Grown Here Farms  30+ days ago

Seasonal Farm Workers
Canadian Farms Produce Inc. - Surrey, BC
Job Description:  Seasonal Farm Workers. CANADIAN FARMS Produce Inc. Work year round on their vegetable farms. Surrey, B.C., V3Z 1E8, urgently requires full time, seasonal farm...read more.
Canadian Farms Produce Inc.  11 days ago

farm workers
0751592 B.C. Ltd. - Surrey, BC
Job Description:  Cleaning and maintenance of farm machinery as directed. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment....read more.
0751592 B.C. Ltd.  12 days ago

General Farm Workers
HEERS BERRY FARMS LTD - Abbotsford, BC - new
Job Description:  HEERS BERRY FARMS LTD is currently looking for 10 General Farm Workers (NOC Group:. Basic farm knowledge, familiarity with farm equipment and machinery will be...read more.
HEERS BERRY FARMS LTD  2 days ago

Farm Workers
DEROCHE HOLDINGS LTD - Abbotsford, BC - new
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Located at 1988, Catalina Cres, Abbotsford, BC V2T 3W3, Canada is looking for farm workers to join their team...read more.
DEROCHE HOLDINGS LTD  2 days ago

Dairy Farm Worker
Matt and Sharon Coffey - Arthur, ON
Job Description:  Our dairy farm is a 40 tie stall operation. We are looking for a part time worker to assist with the milking of the cows and feeding cows, heifers and calves....read more.
Matt and Sharon Coffey  20 days ago

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