Job description
Duties
Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development, Cut agricultural crops, Develop specific plans to prioritize, Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities, Implement soil fertility programs, Oversee the activities of clearing the fields, Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality, Weeding, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, Maintain work records and logs, Perform general farm duties Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Consider water saturation, light and temperature when planning for crop growth and development, Cut agricultural crops, Develop specific plans to prioritize, Direct agricultural crops deleafing activities, Implement soil fertility programs, Oversee the activities of clearing the fields, Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality, Weeding, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, Maintain work records and logs, Perform general farm duties
Key Responsibilities
- Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and harvest crops according to farm operations
- Clean crops, work areas, tools, and farm equipment
- Load, unload, and move crates, supplies, and farm produce
- Operate basic farm machinery and equipment safely
- Assist with fertilizing, spraying, and general field maintenance
- Support daily agricultural activities in a physically active environment
Job Bank #50410936 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- Education requirement: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
- Experience requirement: 3 years to less than 5 years
- 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
- Outdoor and physically demanding agricultural environment
- Exposure to dust, weather changes, heat, cold, and repetitive tasks
- Fast-paced setting with seasonal workload changes
- Work may take place in crop fields, orchards, or harvesting areas
Benefits
- Free parking available, On-site housing options, Parking available
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, 8 job postings advertised, Large business (between 100 and 500 employees), 1 business location, Green
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.