Farm Labourer

Indian River Farms; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Care

Vision Care

Extended Health Care

EFAP

On-site room and board

Travel relocation costs covered

Job summary

Indian River Farms in Kensington, PEI, is seeking Farm Labourers for a seasonal role from April to November. The position supports activities from planting to harvest, at 1160 Route 20, Kensington. Compensation ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with 40–60 hours per week.

The team values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, offering on-site room and board and relocation support where applicable. English proficiency and valid PEI driving ability are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of potato farming experience.
• Class 5 driver's license and ability to drive in PEI.
• Ability to work in a seasonal harvest environment.

Responsibilities

• Cutting potato seed
• Washing and sanitizing potato bins
• Prepping and moving irrigation equipment
• Taking samples of soil, water, & plants
• Cleaning and organizing the maintenance shop
• Mowing green manure fields
• Delivering parts to fields
• Grading potatoes and receiving loads in potato bins

Skills

Farming experience

Team player

Working with others

Job description

Indian River Farms is seeking skilled and motivated Farm Labourers to join our team in Kensington, Prince Edward Island.

For more than 35 years, Indian River Farms has been proudly growing potatoes and contributing to our local farming community. As our operation continues to grow, we are looking for dependable team members who share our commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The position of Farm Labourer is a Seasonal (April to November), 40-60 hours a week position where wages range from $18.00 – $20.00an hour and is located at 1160 Route 20, Kensington, PE, C0B 1M0. You will support our business from planting to harvest.

Key Responsibilities

• Cutting potato seed
• Washing and sanitizing potato bins
• Prepping and moving irrigation equipment
• Taking samples of soil, water, & plants
• Cleaning and organizing the maintenance shop
• Mowing green manure fields
• Delivering parts to fields
• Grading potatoes and receiving loads in potato bins

Benefits

• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Extended Health Care
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• On-site room and board available
• Travel relocation costs covered, if applicable

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will ideally have 1 year of experience in potato farming, a class 5 license and ability to drive in PEI

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Experience in the farming business
• Team player with an ability to participate in cross-functional teams

Address

1160 Route 20 Kensington, PE C0B 1M0

Essential Skills

• Working with Others

Soft Skills

• Positive Attitude
• Reliability
• Resourcefulness

Hard Skills

• Farming

Languages

• English