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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 Worker
Blue Seal Farm - Rutherglen, ON
Job Description:  We would prefer someone with some farm or farm related experience. Typicaly an experienced farm grown person that understands farming now living with spouse in…read more.
Blue Seal Farm  30+ days ago

Vegetable Farm Worker
M & J Dhaliwal Green Acres Vegetable Farm Ltd. - Kamloops, BC
Job Description:  Skills Requirements (Education and work experience): Previous farm work experience is an asset but not a requirement. Title of Position: General Farm Worker.read more.
M & J Dhaliwal Green Acres Vegetable Farm Ltd.  24 days ago

Farm Worker
Vanco Farms - Mount Albion, PE
Job Description:  Other farm duties as assigned. Worker to comply with legislation and regulatory standards when performing on-the-farm activities as directed.read more.
Vanco Farms  30+ days ago

Vegetable Farm Worker
G.L. Hubbard Ltd. - Blyth, ON
Job Description:  We are a vegetable farm located in Blyth Ontario and have 4 vacancies available for this position. Work Site Environment: * Outdoors, Wet/damp, Noisy, Dusty,…read more.
G.L. Hubbard Ltd.  13 days ago

General Farm Worker
Golden Eagle Farms - Pitt Meadows, BC
Job Description:  Golden Eagle Farms is looking for general farm workers available to start between November 2021 to September 2022. Location of work is Pitt Meadows, BC.read more.
Golden Eagle Farms  10 days ago

Agricultural Workers
Gian Dhaliwal DBA Orchard Hill Estate Cidery - Oliver, BC
Job Description:  Work Duties are: Plant and Harvesting Crops Fertilize and Spraying Crops Pruning Trees Thinning Crop Operate and maintain farm machinery & equipment.read more.
Gian Dhaliwal DBA Orchard Hill Estate Cidery  12 days ago

vegetable farm foreman/woman
Boem Berry Farm - Kingsville, ON
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Maintain work records and logs.read more.
Boem Berry Farm  8 days ago

Vegetable Packer
Daily Fresh Produce - Abbotsford, BC
Job Description:  Sorting, Weighing and packing fruit and vegetables on the farm. Load, unload and transsfer crates, supplies, farm produce and products for transport.read more.
Daily Fresh Produce  30+ days ago

Scare Actor/Actress
Maan Farms Ltd. - Abbotsford, BC
Job Description:  MF Haunts is an actor based haunted attraction located in Abbotsford BC and we run for 21+ nights , rain or shine between the months of September and October.*.read more.
Maan Farms Ltd.  7 days ago

general farm worker
Mahil Holdings Ltd. - Saskatoon, SK
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.read more.
Mahil Holdings Ltd.  4 days ago

vegetable packer - farm
Armstrong Top Pack - Leamington, ON
Job Description:  Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Public transportation is not available. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities. Ability to distinguish between colours.read more.
Armstrong Top Pack  30+ days ago

farm worker, vegetables
KOTELES FARMS LIMITED - Tillsonburg, ON
Job Description:  Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.read more.
KOTELES FARMS LIMITED  4 days ago

Agricultural worker
Islington Nurseries - Toronto, ON
Job Description:  Previous farm/agriculture/planting experience. Located in North Hamilton – Near to African Lion Safari, you will be involved in the day to day activities to…read more.
Islington Nurseries  8 hours ago

Farm Worker
Sunninghill Holsteins - Grindrod, BC
Job Description:  Work alongside an experienced farm worker. Operate farm equipment (driving tractors, skid steer, etc.). Our dairy farm is looking for a Farm Worker who is 30…read more.
Sunninghill Holsteins  14 days ago

Production Workers
Farm Fresh Poultry Ltd. - Harriston, ON
Job Description:  Full time positions are available within the Evisceration and Packing Department of a poultry processing facility. Must have good hand eye co-ordination.read more.
Farm Fresh Poultry Ltd.  5 days ago

Light General Labour-Tray Packing
Maple Lodge Farms ltd - Brampton, ON
Job Description:  Maple Lodge Farms, Canada’s largest and most trusted chicken provider is hiring! Started by the May brothers in 1955, we have kept our #FamilyFirst values…read more.
Maple Lodge Farms ltd  30+ days ago

Help Promote Local Farms!
Nutrafarms Inc - London, ON
Job Description:  It is an awareness campaign to let the public know how they can get great local natural farm products.*. Work Part Time and Earn A Full Time Income!*.read more.
Nutrafarms Inc  10 days ago

Senior Crew - Farm
Highline Mushrooms West Limited - Crossfield, AB
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment such as but not limited to the Cassette Machine to move the raw compost material from tunnel to tunnel.read more.
Highline Mushrooms West Limited  30+ days ago

General Labour Worker
Yellow Line Farms Ltd - Leamington, ON
Job Description:  We are a greenhouse farm looking to hire full time employees for picking, planting, harvesting and packing cucumbers. Expected start date: 2021-12-01.read more.
Yellow Line Farms Ltd  30+ days ago

grain farm worker
ARK Farms - Caronport, SK
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.read more.
ARK Farms  19 days ago

Farm Production Worker
Northland Farms Ltd. - Abbotsford, BC
Job Description:  We are looking for farm production workers to work in our hemp drying facility in Abbotsford. Job is seasonal and temporary running from the beginning of our…read more.
Northland Farms Ltd.  30+ days ago

Farm Worker
Kuebler Farms - Denfield, ON
Job Description:  Kuebler Farms is a diverse family farm located near Denfield Ontario. Main job duties include operation and maintenance of farm machinery, buildings and yard.read more.
Kuebler Farms  7 days ago

general farm worker
Amanjit Gill, Kuljit Minhas, Gurmej Gill - Abbotsford, BC
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.read more.
Amanjit Gill, Kuljit Minhas, Gurmej Gill  6 days ago

farm worker, general
Maharana Ranjit Sidhu - Keremeos, BC
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.read more.
Maharana Ranjit Sidhu  21 hours ago

packer, vegetables - farm
H&A Mastronardi Farms Ltd. - Kingsville, ON
Job Description:  Sort and pack fruits and vegetables. Public transportation is not available. Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities.read more.
H&A Mastronardi Farms Ltd.  29 days ago

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