Job description
Duties
Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market., Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Weeding, Harvest crops, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Perform general farm duties Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market., Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Weeding, Harvest crops, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry, Perform general farm duties
Key Responsibilities
- Feed and monitor animals and assist with general livestock care
- Clean barns, pens, feeding areas, and farm equipment
- Handle animals safely and report any signs of illness or injury
- Load, unload, and move supplies, feed, and farm materials
- Assist with routine farm maintenance and sanitation procedures
- Follow biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare guidelines
Job Bank #50317169 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Previous farm experience is an asset but not always mandatory
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, walking, and standing for long periods
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime when required
- Strong work ethic, reliability, teamwork, and ability to work outdoors or in farm production environments
Work Environment
- On-site work only; remote work is not available
- Physically demanding farm environment involving livestock care
- Exposure to odors, noise, dust, and varying temperatures
- Fast-paced setting with repetitive tasks and flexible work schedules
- Work may take place in barns, pens, feeding areas, and animal housing facilities
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage with stable full-time opportunities
- Overtime pay may be available depending on the season and workload
- Health and financial benefits may be offered according to employer policy
- On-the-job training for entry-level farm positions
- Long-term employment opportunities for reliable workers
- Accommodation or transportation support may be available in some positions
Who can apply
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada, other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, 2 job postings advertised, Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees), 1
Eligibility depends on the wording of the original job posting and the employer. If you are outside Canada, review the “Who can apply” information carefully and verify current Canadian work-permit requirements before applying.