Job description
Duties
Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Fertilize and spray crops, Harvest crops, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain quality control and production records, Maintain work records and logs, Perform general farm duties, Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market, Write daily basic progress reports, Repair and maintain equipment, Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops, Fertilize and spray crops, Harvest crops, Assist in the development and implementation of farm safety and bio-security procedures, Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment, Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting, Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed, Maintain quality control and production records, Maintain work records and logs, Perform general farm duties, Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market, Write daily basic progress reports, Repair and maintain equipment, Operate GPS (Global Positioning System) and other navigation equipment
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 #50064865 Requirements
- Basic English communication skills
- No degree, certificate or diploma required for most entry-level farm positions
- Experience requirement: 7 months to less than 1 year
- 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
- Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), Learning/training paid by employer, Team building opportunities, Parking available, Wellness program
Who can apply
- a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit, Job Bank Support, About us, Our network, Terms of use - Job seekers, Terms of use - Employers
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