Job description
Duties
Clean the crops, Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Clear fields of wood and stones, Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards, Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening, Develop specific plans to prioritize, Direct farm feed inventory activities, Level earth to fine grade specifications, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Weeding, Fertilize and spray crops, Harvest crops, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, Maintain work records and logs, Perform general farm duties, Write daily basic progress reports Clean the crops, Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas, Clear fields of wood and stones, Cut agricultural seed according to farm standards, Deleaf agricultural crops to accelerate ripening, Develop specific plans to prioritize, Direct farm feed inventory activities, Level earth to fine grade specifications, Organize tasks to accomplish the work, Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Weeding, Fertilize and spray crops, Harvest crops, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Maintain quality control and production records, Supervise and oversee growing and other crop-related operations, Maintain work records and logs, Perform general farm duties, Write daily basic progress reports
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 #50006196 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: 2 years to less than 3 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
- Bonus
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, 1 job posting advertised, Small business (under 5 employees), 1 business location
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.