Farm Worker in Canada
Farm workers may help with planting, crop care, harvesting, feeding animals, cleaning work areas, handling produce and other routine farm tasks.
Typical work setting
Outdoor or indoor farm environments; work can be physical and may be seasonal.
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Useful skills and qualities
Reliability, safe work habits, ability to follow instructions and role-specific physical capability.
What to check in a vacancy
- Exact duties and experience requested by the employer.
- Work location, schedule, wage and expected weekly hours.
- Whether the role is seasonal, temporary or permanent.
- How to apply and whether the posting states who is eligible to apply.
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Pay
Do not assume one wage applies to every farm worker job. Pay can vary by province, employer, duties and experience. Compare the wage together with hours and other employment terms.
Reference note: This page is general employment information, not a guarantee of a vacancy, wage, work permit or immigration eligibility.