Current farm job opportunities
Active listings in Alberta, Canada.
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Alberta agriculture at a glance
Reference information to help you understand the local farm-work market before opening individual listings. Wage figures are occupational benchmarks, not promised pay for a specific vacancy.
Cattle and livestock, grain, oilseeds, feedlots and machinery-intensive broad-acre farming.
$23.00/hour
Farm labourer – livestock (Job Bank wage reference). Job Bank wages updated Nov. 19, 2025.
37,946 agriculture employees in 2024
Statistics Canada annual agriculture labour statistics.
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How to use this Alberta farm-jobs guide
Compare the occupation, pay terms, location and work authorization requirements—not only the job title.
1. Check the occupation
Read the duties and work setting, then compare them with the employer's actual description.
2. Compare pay and hours
Use official wage references as context and confirm the wage unit, expected hours, overtime and deductions in the offer.
3. Verify eligibility
If you are outside Canada, a vacancy or job offer does not by itself provide authorization to work in Canada.
Where and when farm work happens in Alberta
Explore livestock, grain, dairy, farm machinery and general farm worker jobs in Alberta.
Important agricultural areas
Southern and central Alberta contain major crop and livestock areas; work location can be rural and transportation requirements matter.
Seasonal pattern
Livestock operations can hire year-round, while seeding and harvest create stronger seasonal demand for crop and machinery roles.
Roles worth searching
Livestock worker, ranch hand, general farm worker, machinery operator, grain farm worker.
Research before you apply
Use the reference centre to compare the work itself, pay terms and eligibility information.
Research this occupation before applying
Farm occupation guides explain typical duties, work settings and skills.
Compare the full offer
Farm pay guide explains wages, hours, overtime and other terms to check.
Applying from outside Canada?
Foreign worker reference separates a vacancy from work authorization and immigration requirements.
Official data sources
Canada Farms Jobs summarizes public labour-market information and links readers back to primary Canadian sources.
Government of Canada Job Bank — farm labourer wage dataStatistics Canada — agriculture employees by provinceStatistics Canada — monthly agriculture employmentReference section reviewed September 18, 2026. Always check the linked official source for the latest revision.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about farm jobs in Alberta.
What types of farm jobs are available in Alberta?
Employers in Alberta may advertise general farm worker, dairy farm worker, livestock worker, greenhouse worker, fruit picker, harvest worker, farm supervisor and farm machinery operator positions.
Are all farm jobs in Alberta LMIA or visa sponsorship jobs?
No. Each job listing must be checked individually. A farm job advertisement does not automatically include an LMIA, visa sponsorship or a guaranteed Canadian work permit.
Can international applicants apply for farm jobs in Alberta?
International applicants may apply when an employer accepts candidates from outside Canada. A job offer alone does not authorize work, and the applicant must meet official Canadian immigration and work permit requirements.
How many active farm jobs are listed in Alberta?
This page currently shows 91 active farm job listings in Alberta. The total updates automatically from the website database.
Need help understanding farm work in Canada?
Read the guide to work permits, LMIA, seasonal jobs, resumes and interviews.