farm worker, fruit

Stirlings Mountainside Farms; Centreville-Wareham-Trinity; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A farms operation in Centreville, NL is seeking a Farm Worker to assist with seasonal fruit production. This full-time position involves applying fertilizers, harvesting crops, and maintaining equipment. No prior experience required as training will be provided. The ideal candidate should excel in physically demanding tasks and have the ability to work under pressure. The position offers $16.50 per hour, with flexible shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate, or diploma required.
• Will train the right candidate.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers in the fields.
• Clear and collect brush and debris from multiple areas.
• Pick row and orchard crops efficiently.
• Weed and maintain crop quality.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Job Title

Farm Worker, Fruit

Employer

Stirlings Mountainside Farms

Location

Centreville, NS B0P 1J0

Job Type

Seasonal, Full‑time, 30‑70 hours per week, Evening/Day/Weekend shifts

Start Date

2026‑03‑16

Salary

$16.50 per hour (30‑70 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Grade vegetables and fruits into different grades according to size, shape, colour, and volume
• Pick row and orchard crops
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Train trees to produce higher quality fruit
• Weeding
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast‑paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads (up to 23 kg / 50 lb)
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand‑eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking

Equipment and Tools

• Steel‑toed safety boots

Education

• No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Experience

Will train

Languages

• English

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• A Canadian citizen
• 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

2026‑01‑06