poultry farm worker
View jobLocation: Ontario, CanadaSalary: $18.00HOUR hourly / 40 to 55 hours per week Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time Overtime required, Early mCategory: Farm and agriculture
Current farm job opportunities
Active listings in Ontario, Canada.
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Ontario 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.
Greenhouse vegetables, fruit, dairy, livestock, field crops and nursery production.
$19.50/hour
Farm labourer – livestock (Job Bank wage reference). Job Bank wages updated Nov. 19, 2025.
83,363 agriculture employees in 2024
Statistics Canada annual agriculture labour statistics.
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How to use this Ontario 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 Ontario
Find greenhouse, dairy, vegetable, fruit picking and general farm worker jobs in Ontario.
Important agricultural areas
Niagara and the southwest are notable for fruit, greenhouse and horticulture; central and eastern Ontario also support dairy, livestock and field-crop farms.
Seasonal pattern
Greenhouse and livestock work can run year-round; planting, orchard and harvest hiring is more seasonal.
Roles worth searching
Greenhouse worker, general farm worker, dairy/livestock worker, fruit and vegetable worker, machinery operator.
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 Ontario.
What types of farm jobs are available in Ontario?
Employers in Ontario 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 Ontario 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 Ontario?
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 Ontario?
This page currently shows 143 active farm job listings in Ontario. 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.