Job description
Duties
Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment, Harvest crops, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Perform general farm duties Maintain the bee yard and beekeeping equipment, Harvest crops, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, 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
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
- 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
- Bonus
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, farm worker - livestock Palmer Charolais Land & Cattle, Job Bank Support, About us, Our network, Terms of use - Job seekers, Terms of use - Employ
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.