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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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Flower Fruit & Vegetable Harvester
Longview Farms Ltd. - Saanichton, BC
Job Description:  Longview Farms Ltd. Type of Farm Operations:. Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Farm. Terms of Employment:....read more.
Longview Farms Ltd.  13 days ago

Animal Control Officer
Brant County SPCA - Brantford, ON - new
Job Description:  As an Animal Control Officer, you would respond to a large variety of animal calls for domestic, wildlife, farm and exotic animals within the City of Brantford....read more.
Brant County SPCA  3 days ago

General Farm Worker
Get Work Labour Contractors Ltd. - Oliver, BC
Job Description:  General Farm Worker. Randhawa Farms, 306 sportsman bowl road, Oliver.BC , V0H 1T5 requires 3 Full time, Permanent General Farm Workers for their eight locations...read more.
Get Work Labour Contractors Ltd.  14 days ago

Financial Office Assistant
VG Meats, Hamilton Ontario - Simcoe, ON
Job Description:  *General: * VG Meats is a farm-to- fork company that believes we can do better as an industry and community. The family-owned and operated business is run byread more.
VG Meats, Hamilton Ontario  11 days ago

HORSE STABLE FOREMAN - INTERNATIONAL SHOW JUMPING STABLE
ATTACHE STABLES - Calgary, AB
Job Description:  Ability to develop & implement farm safety & bio-security procedures. ATTACHE STABLES LTD....read more.
ATTACHE STABLES  18 days ago

Full Time Milker and Calf Feeders
London Dairy Farms - London, ON
Job Description:  Large herd dairy farm requires full time milkers and calf feeders. Farm experience is an asset but not a requirement.Must live within driving distance....read more.
London Dairy Farms  30+ days ago

Vegetable Farm Worker
Green Leaf Farm Ltd - Surrey, BC - new
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; Tractor, farm truck, tillage equipment, seed drill, planting equipment, fertilizer, crop sprayer, loader,...read more.
Green Leaf Farm Ltd  3 days ago

Milker
Danzel Holsteins - Tavistock, ON
Job Description:  Milker needed for a 120 cow dairy farm between Shakespeare and New Hamburg. Afternoon Shifts start at 12:30 and evening shift starts at 8:30pm....read more.
Danzel Holsteins  30+ days ago

Hog Farm worker
Pinegrove Farm - St. Marys, ON
Job Description:  These candidates will work as a general hog farm worker and will be trained to become a hog farm technician....read more.
Pinegrove Farm  11 hours ago

Farm Worker
Caledon Produce Farm - Burford, ON
Job Description:  Looking for seasonal Farm Workers for Seeding, Planting & Harvesting. Able to lift 50lbs, must have farm experience and must be willing to work through all...read more.
Caledon Produce Farm  19 hours ago

Buyer Assistant
Bloomstar - Toronto, ON
Job Description:  Assist the buyer in managing Farm and Broker relationships. Bloomstar is the largest importer of flowers in Canada, providing the most competitive prices and...read more.
Bloomstar  5 days ago

Hog Farm Worker
Cronin Farms Ltd. - Bluevale, ON
Job Description:  Duties to include care and feeding of animals, assist with farrowing, castrating, vaccinating. Clean and pressure wash barns. Must be willing to be trainedread more.
Cronin Farms Ltd.  13 days ago

Christmas Tree Farm Harvest Worker
J & M Reeves Christmas Greens - Barss Corner, NS
Job Description:  No experience necessary - will train. Tree harvesting includes but is not limited to dragging, baling, loading and stacking Christmas trees and relatedread more.
J & M Reeves Christmas Greens  9 days ago

Sales Representative, Toronto Area
Nutrafarms Inc. - Toronto, ON
Job Description:  All of our animals are treated humanely and are from local family farms who respect both the animals and the environment....read more.
Nutrafarms Inc.  30+ days ago

General Farm Worker (3 vacancies)
Norenda Ag Ltd. - Gerald, SK
Job Description:  For our farm, we are currently recruiting *General Farm Workers*. Reporting to the foreman, the *General Farm Worker*....read more.
Norenda Ag Ltd.  17 days ago

Seasonal farm worker positions
Lazy Y Grain and Cattle Ltd. - Mossbank, SK
Job Description:  Maintain farm machines and agricultural equipment. Completion of secondary school education and relevant farm duty experience is required which includes ability...read more.
Lazy Y Grain and Cattle Ltd.  30+ days ago

Casual Outdoor Instructor
Peel Schools - Peel, ON
Job Description:  Britannia Farm Field Centre, Jack Smythe Field Centre, G. We are seeking Casual Outdoor Instructors for our Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education...read more.
Peel Schools  11 hours ago

Supply Chain Analyst I – 12 month term - Aberdeen, SK
Cargill - Aberdeen, SK
Job Description:  Cargill's Specialty Canola Oils Production Program offers farm businesses high-performing VICTORY and Invigor Health Hybrids and unique advantages, such as an...read more.
Cargill  6 days ago

Seasonal farm worker
Pacific West Perennials - Langley, BC
Job Description:  Seasonal Farm Laborers required by Pacific West Perennial Growers Langley, BC.5+days/week 40+hours/week$10.85/hr Seasonal Full-time 2 positions available from...read more.
Pacific West Perennials  26 days ago

Farmers Market Salesperson
Feast of Fields Farm - Toronto, ON
Job Description:  We are looking for a Toronto based person to meet us in Toronto at the Brickworks Farmers Market Saturday morning at 7 am. Skills required : good math,read more.
Feast of Fields Farm  14 days ago

Show Horse Rider (“Cavaleiro”)
Ganadaria Sol e Toiros - Dundalk, ON
Job Description:  Upkeep (grooming, feeding and cleaning) of horses and bulls at farm location. Transportation to location is required or a room at our farm is an option....read more.
Ganadaria Sol e Toiros  30+ days ago

Poultry Farm Worker
Oranya Farm Holdings - Abbotsford, BC
Job Description:  Poultry Farm Worker (Aldergrove/ Abbotsford). Oranya Farms Holdings II at 26965-20th Ave, Aldergrove BC are hiring for full-time poultry farm workers for their...read more.
Oranya Farm Holdings  4 days ago

Greenhouse/Farm Worker
Sandhu Greenhouses and Nursery Ltd - Osoyoos, BC
Job Description:  Type of Farm Operations:. Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.):....read more.
Sandhu Greenhouses and Nursery Ltd  4 days ago

Hog farm worker
F. Ménard - Montérégie, QC
Job Description:  We are looking for people who: Passionated about animals Who love to learn and move ahead Able to adapt to new working methods and absorb information Inread more.
F. Ménard  30+ days ago

Casual Community Support Worker @ Hope Farm
The Mustard Seed Street Church - Duncan, BC
Job Description:  Hope Farm Healing Centre*. Maintain security and support for Hope Farm residents; (HFHC) is a 36 Acre farm in the *Cowichan Valley*....read more.
The Mustard Seed Street Church  30+ days ago

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