farm labourer

Kurtz Orchards; Niagara-on-the-Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local agricultural company in Niagara-on-the-Lake is seeking seasonal workers to perform various farming tasks, including crop planting and maintenance. Candidates must be physically capable, able to operate farm machinery, and work effectively as part of a team. This full-time position offers $17.60 hourly, with free parking available. Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have good judgment and be a team player.
• Physically capable of handling heavy loads and extended standing.

Responsibilities

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields.
• Grade and pack vegetables and fruits for sale.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops, including apples, cherries, and grapes.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.

Tools

Tractor

Farm truck

Loader

Job description

Job details

Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

Salary: $17.60 hourly / 32 to 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.

Work setting

Rural area

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to the size, shape, colour and volume to fetch high price in market.
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Weeding
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market
• Budding trees
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts

Experience and specialization

Type of crops:

• Apples
• Cherries
• Grapes

Equipment and machinery experience

• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Loader

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / Travel information

• Own transportation
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye coordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Judgement

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: 2025-12-09