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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 operator/worker
Ruecker Family Farms Inc - Abernethy, SK
Job Description:  Needing to have someone capable of working on their own with instruction, run equipment the way we want them to, be very clean and careful, able to do minor…read more.
Ruecker Family Farms Inc  11 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.read more.
KOTELES FARMS LIMITED  22 hours ago

beef cattle farmer
Napierveau Ltée - Saint-Hyacinthe, QC
Job Description:  Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Manual dexterity Attention to detail Standing for extended periods Large…read more.
Napierveau Ltée  30+ 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 hours ago

packer, vegetables - farm
H&A Mastronardi Farms Ltd. - Kingsville, ON
Job Description:  Type of Crops Cucumbers Tomatoes Specific Skills Sort and pack fruits and vegetables Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation Public…read more.
H&A Mastronardi Farms Ltd.  30+ days 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  28 days ago

farm worker
Natalex Tobacco Inc. - Langton, ON - new
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.
Natalex Tobacco Inc.  2 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  22 days ago

farm worker, general
Desil-Eggs Corp. - Dalkeith, ON
Job Description:  Clean stables, barns, barnyards and pens. Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.read more.
Desil-Eggs Corp.  4 hours ago

Farm Worker
EFF - Abbotsford, BC - new
Job Description:  Various tasks, including learning how to run machinery, animal handling, and farm maintenance. Must have reliable transportation and be able to understand…read more.
EFF  3 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.  21 days ago

Farm Worker
Borden Mercantile - Victoria, BC
Job Description:  A related company is seeking workers for a farm and nursery. The successful applicant will have duties like riding a transplanter setting out seedlings,…read more.
Borden Mercantile  10 days ago

General Farm Labourer
DORSEY FARMS LIMITED - Beeton, ON - new
Job Description:  Monday - Friday 7am - 5 pm. Full vaccination required. No experience or education required. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary.read more.
DORSEY FARMS LIMITED  2 days ago

Seasonal Farm Labourer PEI - 2022
Island Holdings Limited - New Annan, PE
Job Description:  Mechanical aptitude and previous experience working in farm operations would be considered an asset. Hours of Work: Seasonal, Full-time - 40-60 per week.read more.
Island Holdings Limited  8 days ago

farm worker
Smagh & Sons Ltd. - Creston, BC - new
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.read more.
Smagh & Sons Ltd.  1 day ago

farm worker
V&M Szucsko Farms Limited - Langton, ON
Job Description:  Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market. Write daily basic progress reports.read more.
V&M Szucsko Farms Limited  6 days ago

Farm Staff
Joyfully Organic Farm - Toronto, ON
Job Description:  The farm maximizes the efficiencies of two farm different production systems. Our farm engages in a high-output model of vegetable production.read more.
Joyfully Organic Farm  27 days ago

General Farm Worker
Mindy Farms Inc. - Lancaster, ON - new
Job Description:  Also some equipment and building maintenance , and some help caring for farm animals.read more.
Mindy Farms Inc.  3 days ago

Farm Worker
Blue Seal Farm - Rutherglen, ON
Job Description:  We would prefer someone with some farm or farm related experience. The farm is expanding in providing other services such as custom services help and…read more.
Blue Seal Farm  30+ days ago

orchard worker
Bert & Ellen Binnendyk - Tillsonburg, ON
Job Description:  Type of Farm Operations Fruit and vegetable combination farming Type of Crops Apples Strawberries Specific Skills Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops Specific…read more.
Bert & Ellen Binnendyk  5 days ago

Vegetable Farm Worker
M & J Dhaliwal Green Acres Vegetable Farm Ltd. - Kamloops, BC
Job Description:  Job Duties: Field maintenance, cultivating, planting, irrigating, harvesting, washing, grading sorting and packing vegetables. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary.read more.
M & J Dhaliwal Green Acres Vegetable Farm Ltd.  30+ days ago

General Farm Worker
Kalwood Farms - Oyama, BC
Job Description:  Operating and maintaining farm equipment. Must follow food safety and farm safety rules and procedures. Enjoy working outdoors; have a strong work ethic; be…read more.
Kalwood Farms  14 days ago

Agricultural worker
Islington Nurseries - Toronto, ON
Job Description:  Previous farm/agriculture/planting experience. Plant, fertilize, cultivate, spray, irrigate and harvest crops. Detect disease and health problems in crops.read more.
Islington Nurseries  30 days ago

farm general worker
5230243 - Simcoe, ON
Job Description:  pruning apple trees. picking fresh apples. picking handpick apples and orchard juice apples Contract length: 8 months Application deadline: 2022-02-01…read more.
5230243  9 days ago

Farm Worker
Maritime Gourmet - Great Village, NS
Job Description:  Production of substrate for mushroom growth. Cleaning of grow rooms and production areas. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.read more.
Maritime Gourmet  17 days ago

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