A farmworker, farmhand, or agricultural worker is someone employed for labor in agriculture. In labor law, the term “farmworker” is sometimes used more narrowly, applying only to a hired worker involved in agricultural production, including harvesting, but not to a worker in other on-farm jobs, such as picking fruit. General farm workers plant, cultivate, harvest crops, raise livestock and poultry, and maintain and repair farm equipment and buildings.

What training is required?

• There are no specific education or training requirements. However, a college certificate or specialized courses related to farming, such as farm equipment mechanics, agricultural welding, tree pruning, and pesticide application, are available.
• Basic farm knowledge, usually obtained from working on a family farm, may be required for employment.
• A course or certificate in first aid will be required.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed

Full Job Description

• Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Perform general farm duties
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary

$16.50 per hour

Advertised until

2023-02-04

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.