Farm hand

Howell Family Pumpkin Farm; Thorold; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

Howell Family Pumpkin Farm in Thorold, ON is seeking reliable seasonal workers for tasks in greenhouse and field work, including planting, irrigating, weeding, and crop harvest. You will also assist with animal care, equipment operation, and maintaining crop quality under all weather conditions.

This full-time seasonal role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and flexibility. On-site work with transportation provided by the employer. Wage starts at CAD 17.95 per hour for 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Handling animals
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Shear the sheep
• Weeding
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Job description

Job details

• Location Thorold , ON L2V 5K7
• Salary 17.95 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Livestock combination farming
• Other miscellaneous animal farming
• Other miscellaneous crop farming
• At heights
• Dusty
• Hot
• Odours
• Wet/damp
• Horticultural field crop
• Potato and vegetable
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Greenhouse

Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Handling animals
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Shear the sheep
• Weeding
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Feed and tend animals
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Experience and specialization

Type of crops

• Sweet corn

Equipment and machinery experience

• Automated irrigation system
• Seed drill
• Sprayer or duster
• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Haying equipment
• Planting equipment
• Tillage equipment
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Nursery or greenhouse

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Quick learner

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-26

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

Howell Family Pumpkin Farm

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