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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 1909 results.

fruit farm worker
Shivdev Brar - Winfield, BC - new
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.read more.
Shivdev Brar  1 day ago

farm worker
R. N. Capital Management Ltd. - Caledon, ON
Job Description:  Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. No degree, certificate or diploma.read more.
R. N. Capital Management Ltd.  9 days ago

picker, fruit or vegetable
Leisure Farms - Sturgeon Falls, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. 7 months to less than 1 year. Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.read more.
Leisure Farms  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.  7 days ago

general farm worker
FOWL PLAY POULTRY LOADERS - Ferintosh, AB
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.read more.
FOWL PLAY POULTRY LOADERS  17 days ago

dairy farm worker
Flinkert Farms Inc - New Liskeard, ON - new
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. 1 to less than 7 months. Write daily basic progress reports.read more.
Flinkert Farms Inc  1 day ago

vegetable packer - farm
DAILY FRESH PRODUCE LTD. - Abbotsford, BC
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Public transportation is not available.read more.
DAILY FRESH PRODUCE LTD.  16 days ago

fruit farm worker
Garden in Gardens Greenhouse Ltd - Richmond, BC - new
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Fruit and vegetable combination farming.read more.
Garden in Gardens Greenhouse Ltd  2 days ago

fruit farm worker
Palwinder Randhawa Kabal Randhawa Et Al. - Vernon, BC
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.read more.
Palwinder Randhawa Kabal Randhawa Et Al.  6 hours ago

supervisor - vegetable packing
Di Ciocco Farms Eastside Inc - Leamington, ON - new
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions. Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company…read more.
Di Ciocco Farms Eastside Inc  1 day ago

farm worker, vegetables
Birch Farms Ltd. - Summerside, PE
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.read more.
Birch Farms Ltd.  30+ days ago

vegetable farm worker
Berryhill Farm - Watford, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).read more.
Berryhill Farm  6 days ago

farm worker, fruit
J & B Millen Farms Limited - Great Village, NS
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.read more.
J & B Millen Farms Limited  6 hours ago

farm worker
Frederick Farms LTD - Watson, SK
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. No degree, certificate or diploma. 1 year to less than 2 years. Grain, oil and forage crop.read more.
Frederick Farms LTD  30+ 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. Driver's License (Class 1 or A).read more.
Felton Grain Farm  30+ days ago

vegetable farm worker
Nature's Route Farm - Point De Bute, NB
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Fruit and vegetable combination farming. Other vegetables and melon farming (except potato).read more.
Nature's Route Farm  23 days ago

farm worker, fruit
THOMPSON'S ORCHARDS LTD - Blenheim, ON
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.read more.
THOMPSON'S ORCHARDS LTD  7 days ago

general farm worker
Toor Farms - Abbotsford, BC
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. No degree, certificate or diploma. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.read more.
Toor Farms  10 days ago

fruit farm worker
Northview Orchards Ltd. - Kelowna, BC
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.read more.
Northview Orchards Ltd.  7 days ago

Farm & Fire, Server $15/hr
Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit - Banff, AB - new
Job Description:  What perks can you expect?: Work in a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe. Seasonal work experience setting in an iconic, unforgettable, and…read more.
Banff Jasper Collection by Pursuit  1 hour ago

farm worker, general
Ontario Mushroom Farms Inc. - Ashburn, ON
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma No experience Type of Farm Operations Other miscellaneous crop farming Work Site Environment Outdoors At heights Wet/damp…read more.
Ontario Mushroom Farms Inc.  30+ days ago

beef cattle farm worker
Stellar Mount Stock Inc - Port Lambton, ON - new
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Beef cattle ranching and farming, including feedlots. Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens.read more.
Stellar Mount Stock Inc  1 day ago

fruit farm labourer
Dentz Orchards and Berry Farm Inc - Iroquois, 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.
Dentz Orchards and Berry Farm Inc  10 days ago

fruit farm worker
Jaswal Farms - Kelowna, BC
Job Description:  No degree, certificate or diploma. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities. Combination of sitting, standing, walking.read more.
Jaswal Farms  12 hours ago

general farm worker
JB AND SONS FARM LTD. - Langley, BC - new
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. No degree, certificate or diploma. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Write daily basic progress reports.read more.
JB AND SONS FARM LTD.  3 days ago

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