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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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Live in Farm Worker Squamish
Windline Farm - Brackendale, BC
Job Description:  Windline Farm is seeking a dedicated self-starter for its 14 stall horse farm. Live in farm worker for a private horse operation located in Squamish BC*....read more.
Windline Farm  30+ days ago

Farm Worker
Snow Farms Ltd. - Delta, BC
Job Description:  We are an organic vegetable farm, serving the Vancouver wholesale market for over twenty years. Our farm provides a fantastic opportunity to learn organic...read more.
Snow Farms Ltd.  30+ days ago

Dairy Farm Worker
Reidisle Farms - Caledon, ON
Job Description:  Dairy farm milking 170 cows requires a full-time person for milking in parlour. Additional work available in addition to the milking duties may include loader...read more.
Reidisle Farms  6 days ago

Farm Worker Position
Agricultural Employment Canada - Purple Springs, AB
Job Description:  Full time position available for variety of work on Irrigated Crop Farm. Should be able to work well with 3 generation family farm located near Taber AB....read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  27 days ago

Barn Worker
Earthbound Stables - Stouffville, ON
Job Description:  Earthbound Stables rests on a 73 acre tree farm and day camp on the eastern edge of Stouffville, Ontario....read more.
Earthbound Stables  30+ days ago

Cashier/Customer Service
RiverBreeze Farm - Truro, NS
Job Description:  Riverbreeze Farm is looking for Employees with Friendly, Courteous and Respectful customer service. This is our one priority for all these positions....read more.
RiverBreeze Farm  30+ days ago

Dairy Farm worker
Gammon Farms - Bathurst, NB
Job Description:  Able to follow directions in English. Work under supervision. Positive attitude.Some tractor work and caring for cattle. Odd farm jobs. Job Type: Part-time...read more.
Gammon Farms  22 days ago

poultry farm worker
Merks Farms Limited - Avonport, NS
Job Description:  Will train Type of Farm Operations. No degree, certificate or diploma Education....read more.
Merks Farms Limited  12 days ago

Fruit Inspector (Fruit Farm Worker)
Rivers End Farms Ltd. - Kelowna, BC
Job Description:  The Fruit Inspector assesses the quality of fruit onsite at orchard and packing house operations Minimum 5 days per week with the potential for some long daysread more.
Rivers End Farms Ltd.  30+ days ago

farm worker, general
Meulemeester Farms Ltd. - Langton, ON
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; No degree, certificate or diploma Experience....read more.
Meulemeester Farms Ltd.  13 days ago

Poultry Farm worker
Uplands Pheasantry - Plympton-Wyoming, ON
Job Description:  General Farm maintenance. Ability and experience operating farm equipment; Following and maintaining strict biosecurity and animal care standards -Operating...read more.
Uplands Pheasantry  30+ days ago

Farm/Ranch Worker Needed
KT Ranches - Okanagan, BC - new
Job Description:  Working farm/ranch in need of additional worker. 550 head cattle, commercial and purebred operation with hay fields under irrigation. Looking for a personread more.
KT Ranches  3 days ago

Farm Worker
Lake Search Group - Regina, SK
Job Description:  Operate farm machinery. Ability to operate farm machinery. Hands on farm experience is an asset. Our client has an immediate full-time permanent opportunity...read more.
Lake Search Group  19 days ago

sorter, vegetable - farm
Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc. - Leamington, ON - new
Job Description:  Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience Will train Additional Skills Clean work area Specific Skills Sort and pack fruitsread more.
Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc.  2 days ago

Golf Handyworker
City of Toronto - Toronto, ON
Job Description:  Experience in the testing, maintenance and general repair of all unlicensed mechanical equipment relative to golf course operations e.g., rotary and reel mowers...read more.
City of Toronto  14 days ago

Adaptive Sport Facilitator
WindReach Farm - Ashburn, ON
Job Description:  WindReach Farm (312 Towline Road, 20 minutes north of Whitby). Work alongside other WindReach Farm staff and volunteers and support other program areas as...read more.
WindReach Farm  21 days ago

Dairy Herdsperson & Dairy Farm Worker
Agricultural Employment Canada - Iron Springs, AB
Job Description:  Good knowledge of all duties pertaining to the dairy farm. Modern 140 dairy farm operation seeking person for full time position....read more.
Agricultural Employment Canada  10 days ago

General farm worker
John Vieraitis - Tillsonburg, ON
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment; 1 year to less than 2 years Type of Farm Operations. No degree, certificate or diploma Education....read more.
John Vieraitis  26 days ago

Stock Person
Hewitt's Farm Market & Bakery - Warminster, ON
Job Description:  Looking for a reliable, out going, self motivating, hard working employee to focus on keeping our fresh produce at highest quality. Experience would be anread more.
Hewitt's Farm Market & Bakery  21 days ago

Full Time Staff Memeber
River Valley Poultry Farms Ltd. - Newburgh, ON
Job Description:  River Valley Poultry Farms Ltd. requires a FULL TIME STAFF MEMBER. Duties will include operation and maintenance of egg gathering and packing equipment as...read more.
River Valley Poultry Farms Ltd.  30+ days ago

Customer Care / Cashier
Fresh Local Fare - Winnipeg, MB
Job Description:  We are growing a platform for our farmers and also for our members to access those farms. We have several positions available to join our upbeat team....read more.
Fresh Local Fare  13 days ago

Strawberry Booth Sales Job
Walch Family Strawberries - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
Job Description:  Walch Family Strawberries is looking to hire individuals to help on the farm this summer! We’re looking for people who are friendly, energetic, a team play,...read more.
Walch Family Strawberries  30+ days ago

dairy farm worker
New World Dairy Inc - St. David's, NL
Job Description:  Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Not required Experience Willread more.
New World Dairy Inc  21 days ago

Orchard Workers
Vienna Farms Ltd. - Vienna, ON
Job Description:  Vienna Farms Limited has 50 full-time seasonal vacancies for experienced orchard workers at our orchard in Vienna, Ontario....read more.
Vienna Farms Ltd.  30+ days ago

Marketing Coordinator
GoodLeaf Farms - Halifax, NS
Job Description:  Working directly with the Manager, Research and Commercialisation, they will be responsible for growing the TruLeaf and GoodLeaf Farms brands, including...read more.
GoodLeaf Farms  6 days ago

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