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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 Foreman/Woman
Agricultural Employment Canada - Glenwood, AB
Job Description:  Canadian Workers or Foreign workers with work permit. Health Benefits after three months. Make decisions on management of crops, rotations, weeds, disease…read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  30+ days ago

Seasonal Farm Workers
Agricultural Employment Canada - Keremeos, BC
Job Description:  Duties Operate farm equipment in orchard Harvest fruit Administer pesticides. Fertilizer, etc Pruning of trees Educational Requirements None Experience…read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  30+ days ago

Cow/Calf Farm Position
Agricultural Employment Canada - Claresholm, AB
Job Description:  Most of the work needed on the cattle side with some limited farm and field work. Seeking experience with calving and cattle health mainly.read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  20 days ago

Farm worker
Parkway orchards - Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Job Description:  Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Fertilize and spray crops, Harvest crops, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Stone and/or wood picking,…read more.
parkway orchards  7 days ago

Egg Collector/Farm Worker
Hendrix Genetics Ltd. - Ayr, ON
Job Description:  This includes performing physical selections and identifying breeder candidates, perform vaccination and sampling of flocks, etc.read more.
Hendrix Genetics Ltd.  25 days ago

Farm Worker
McKen Farms Inc. - Yorkton, SK - new
Job Description:  Operate heavy equipment (pay loader, tractor, silage wagon). Part-time hours: 24-35 per week. Expected start date: 2022-01-10.read more.
McKen Farms Inc.  2 days ago

Farm Labourer
Ontario Popping Corn Company - Walsingham, ON
Job Description:  Protocol will be followed on the farm by proper sanitization practices for themselves and the area that they are working in. Pay is minimum wage 15.00 per hour.read more.
Ontario Popping Corn Company  6 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  30+ days ago

General Farm Worker
Dr. Bee - Canada
Job Description:  Keeping the farm property clean and orderly. Experience operating small engine equipment such as: power washer, leaf blower, farm tractor, lawnmower, garden…read more.
Dr. Bee  30+ days ago

General Farm Worker
Top Hand Supplies - Salmo, BC
Job Description:  Candidates must have experience with the safe operation of basic hand and power tools, be able to follow directions, work independently and with little or no…read more.
Top Hand Supplies  16 days ago

FARM WORKER
Brussels Livestock - Brussels, ON
Job Description:  Ability to safely operate farm equipment. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Maintain or assist in the maintenance of facilities and farm…read more.
Brussels Livestock  19 days ago

Egg Packer
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited - Hanover, ON
Job Description:  Reporting to the Farm Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for packing eggs on the farm. Ability to work weekends and holidays is required.read more.
Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited  11 days ago

General Farm Worker
Highline Mushrooms West Limited - Langley, BC
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment such as but not limited to Box Machine, Tugger, Scanner, Vacuum Cooler, Winch, Forklift, Head filler, Skid…read more.
Highline Mushrooms West Limited  20 days ago

Farm Worker
Intelligent Recruitment - Newmarket, ON - new
Job Description:  Looking for Farm Workers for our Duck Farm Shift starts from 6:30-7:00am till 3:30-4pm -meat processing plant -needed to package duck Job Type: Full-time…read more.
Intelligent Recruitment  3 days ago

Farm Labourer
Carson Farms - Listowel, ON
Job Description:  Must be able to work alternating weekends as well as morning and evening milking's. Knowledge of the beef and dairy industry. Benefits for full time employees.read more.
Carson Farms  28 days ago

Farm Equipment Operators
Agricultural Employment Canada - Okotoks, AB
Job Description:  All applicants will need to have farm equipment experience in the past. Operating and some light maintenance on equipment such us Bale Stackers, Loaders,…read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  30+ days ago

grain farm worker
Monette Farms Ltd. - Swift Current, SK
Job Description:  Specific Skills Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Perform general farm duties Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment Harvest crops Fertilize and…read more.
Monette Farms Ltd.  30+ days ago

Farm Manager
Agricultural Employment Canada - Surrey, BC
Job Description:  Co-ordinate and assign farm labourers. Oversee overall growing and crop plans. Detect disease and health problems in crops and apply remedies.read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  12 days ago

Farm Labourers
Country Ribbon - St. John's, NL
Job Description:  Applicants must be willing to work in a farm setting with live animals and be mechanically inclined, have own transportation and be willing to work shift work.read more.
Country Ribbon  9 months ago

vegetable packer - farm
Armstrong Top Pack - Leamington, ON
Job Description:  Additional Skills Clean work area Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation Public transportation is not…read more.
Armstrong Top Pack  5 days ago

Farmer - Rancher
Future Farms - Red Deer County, AB
Job Description:  Various livestock duties from calving, livestock handling, processing, bedding, herd health to general maintenance. Part-time hours: 48 per week.read more.
Future Farms  6 days ago

Farm Workers
Canadian Nectar Products - Montague, PE
Job Description:  Maintain, clean, and store farm tools after use. Prune trees, including removal of shoots with white tips (mildew). Remove weak, diseased, or dead trees.read more.
Canadian Nectar Products  17 months ago

Farm Hand/Labourer
Pederson Homestead Farms - Davidson, SK
Job Description:  Repair farm buildings and other structures. Repair and maintain farm vehicles, implements, and mechanical equipment. \*1A Licence is highly Preferred\*.read more.
Pederson Homestead Farms  23 days ago

Poultry Farm Worker
LEL FARMS LIMITED - Cambridge, ON
Job Description:  Will have experience operating farm equipment. Operating other farm equipment including skid steer, tractor, straw chopper, turkey loader, pressure washer, etc.read more.
LEL FARMS LIMITED  30+ days ago

Farm Forepersons
Agricultural Employment Canada - Silver Valley, AB
Job Description:  We can provide you with no cost housing on the farm and the tools necessary to do your work well. Seeking persons that can live in Northern Rural area and have…read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  30+ days ago

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