Home > Canada

Canada Picking Jobs

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.

Canada Job Listings:
Jobs 2 thru 26 of 3879 results.

Cattle Ranch/Feedlot/Farm Hand
Hegedys Ranching Ltd. - Acme, AB
Job Description:  We are a family cattle ranch, feedlot and farm operation looking to hire positions in our animal health area.read more.
Hegedys Ranching Ltd.  5 hours ago

Farm Manager (Crossfield, AB)
Highline Mushrooms - Crossfield, AB
Job Description:  Leadership Role at Mushroom Farm: 1 - 3 years Farm Management Experience required. 1 - 3 years Leadership Role at a Mushroom Farm Experience required.read more.
Highline Mushrooms  20 days ago

Field Farm Associate
AgCall - Killam, AB - new
Job Description:  Obtain grower information, farm information, applicable invoices, and release forms. Have their own vehicle and be willing to travel 1-2 hours for farm visits.read more.
AgCall  2 days ago

Farm Hand/Labourer
Harvest Hill Farms - Trochu, AB
Job Description:  Looking for hardworking, motivated, young individuals for our large grain farm operation that farms in both Alberta and Saskatchewan.read more.
Harvest Hill Farms  27 days ago

Farm Equipment Operator
Elmido Farms Ltd. - Chilliwack, BC
Job Description:  Feeding Dairy Cattle TMR – Operating Feeding Tractor and Mixer Wagon. Must be able to back up large equipment. Field Work – May require occasional travel.read more.
Elmido Farms Ltd.  5 days ago

Farm & Ranch Hand Wanted
Graham Farms - Invermay, SK
Job Description:  Looking for Part-time/seasonal/possible full-time farm & ranch hand on our mixed farm in East Central Saskatchewan. Farm is located just south of Invermay, SK.read more.
Graham Farms  18 days ago

Farm Customer Service Representative
AgCall - Melfort, SK - new
Job Description:  Obtain grower information, farm information, applicable invoices, and release forms. Have their own vehicle and be willing to travel 1-2 hours for farm visits.read more.
AgCall  2 days ago

Horse farm l/f Saturday morning barn help
Vivian Ridge Farm - Newmarket, ON - new
Job Description:  Please send details of your experience to the farm. Horse farm located close to Newmarket is looking for Saturday morning barn help.read more.
Vivian Ridge Farm  2 days ago

farm manager
Highline Mushrooms West Limited - Crossfield, AB
Job Description:  Manage overall operation of farm. Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings. 1 year to less than 2 years. Maintain financial and production records.read more.
Highline Mushrooms West Limited  23 days ago

Animal Attendants-Farm
African Lion Safari - Ontario
Job Description:  Duties can include cleaning & disinfecting animal quarters, handling hay & grain products to assist in feeding livestock, assisting in repairs of fencing and…read more.
African Lion Safari  15 months ago

Grain Farm Worker
6S Grains Ltd - Rimbey, AB
Job Description:  2 years Grain Farm Experience *. We are currently looking for *Grain Farm Workers*, seasonal, full time to *assist with planting and harvesting grain field…read more.
6S Grains Ltd  21 hours ago

Farm Labourer/Milker
Van der Gun Dairy Ltd - Markerville, AB - new
Job Description:  140 Dairy cow operation, located 25 KM West of Innisfail on Hwy 54. Looking for a for milker / hired hand. 3 milkings a week between 3 and 7 pm and if available…read more.
van der Gun Dairy Ltd  3 days ago

Poultry Farm Manager
Great Lakes Poultry - Wingham, ON
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery. Managing 4-6 hourly farm workers. Mechanical aptitude, specifically regarding farm equipment. Hours and Days of Work*.read more.
Great Lakes Poultry  27 days ago

Farm Manager(NOC 0821)
Friendship Specialty Mushroom Farm Ltd - Chilliwack, BC - new
Job Description:  Maintain farm machinery,equipment and inventory. Purchase inventories and needful supplies for the farm. Manage the overall operation of the farm.read more.
Friendship Specialty Mushroom Farm Ltd  1 day ago

Rodent Farm Helper
Reptile Feeders - Norwood, ON
Job Description:  Reptile Feeders is looking for a rodent farmer in our rodent department. We need someone reliable and motivated, that is a great communicator.read more.
Reptile Feeders  29 days ago

Farm Equipment Operator/worker
Varin Farms - Balgonie, SK
Job Description:  Maintaining farm yards and land. Past farm experience is an asset. Operating highly advanced and innovative farm equipment.read more.
Varin Farms  7 days ago

Farm Hand/Labourer
Dun Rovin Acres Ltd - Kincardine, ON
Job Description:  Starting salary depending on previous farm experience. Previous farm experience is an asset, but not a must. Modern Dairy & Poultry farm looking for full time &…read more.
Dun Rovin Acres Ltd  10 days ago

Farm Equipment Operator
Van Roessel Farms Ltd. - Staffa, ON
Job Description:  Van Roessel Farms Ltd is a large cash crop farm operation located in Staffa Ontario. We are currently looking for a full time farm equipment operator to join…read more.
Van Roessel Farms Ltd.  8 days ago

Part Time Farm Hand
Triple H farm - Lucan, ON
Job Description:  Required for a couple hours a week at a small family run warmblood breeding farm. Duties include mucking the stalls and paddocks, general farm chores with turn…read more.
Triple H farm  4 hours ago

Full time Farm Worker
Stanley Brothers Ranching - Peers, AB
Job Description:  Full time position on a large cow/calf operation. Required skills include the ability to operate farming equipment, experience with cattle handling, fencing and…read more.
Stanley Brothers Ranching  25 days ago

Grain Farm Employment - Equipment Operators
Eliason Farms - Outlook, SK
Job Description:  Eliason Farms is a modern, irrigation grain farm that grows primarily canola, wheat and pulse crops. Eliason Farms is a modern, irrigation grain farm that grows…read more.
Eliason Farms  7 days ago

Farm Equipment Operator
Harbin Seed Farm - Rivercourse, AB
Job Description:  Duties include but not limited too: Agriculture background and class 1 license required. Class 1 Drivers License (Required).read more.
Harbin Seed Farm  10 days ago

Tree Planter Southern Ontario
Bartram Woodlands - Guelph, ON
Job Description:  Requiring farm experience or equivalent operating heavy tractors or farm equipment . Truck or Farm Tractor operation experience.read more.
Bartram Woodlands  22 days ago

General Farm Worker
Randy Bohun Farm - Richard, SK
Job Description:  Maintain farm yard and buildings. Randy Bohun Farm, which also owns and operates Sunset Road Seeds, is currently looking for 3 General Farm Labourers to join…read more.
Randy Bohun Farm  30+ days ago

Farm Hand/Labourer
Panatch Group - Richmond, BC
Job Description:  Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Removing weeds, sorting and grading all the farm produce. We are looking for a farm hand to join our growing…read more.
Panatch Group  5 days ago

jobs by

Back to Top