farm worker, fruit

Maple Grove Farm; Mulmur; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site amenities

Team building

Job summary

Maple Grove Farm in Mulmur, Ontario is seeking farm labourers for seasonal full-time work. The role requires field-based tasks including fertilizing, planting, weeding, hoeing, harvesting, and grading crops. All work is at the farm location and involves exposure to outdoor conditions.

Candidates should be able to work 40–50 hours per week, in a fast-paced outdoor setting, with physical endurance and reliable teamwork. Valid work eligibility in Canada is required according to job postings.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently in a farm setting.
• Ability to perform under a fast-paced outdoor environment.
• Demonstrates good hand-eye coordination and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers.
• Hoe between rows and maintain field hygiene.
• Clear brush and debris from fields and pens.
• Harvest and grade fruits and vegetables by size and color.
• Plant, cultivate, irrigate crops, and manage weeds.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Write daily progress reports.

Skills

Independent work

Fast-paced

Hand-eye coordination

Colour discernment

Physical stamina

Team player

Reliability

Organized

Judgement

Job description

Job details

• Location Mulmur , ON L9V 0R5
• Salary 17.95 to 19.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 50 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.

• Corn farming
• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Dusty
• Hot
• All weather conditions
• Dirty

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers
• Apply the technique of hoeing between the row
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens and other work areas
• Cut agricultural crops
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable lots and non-marketable lots
• 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
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Write daily basic progress reports
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Examine product for quality and its readiness for the market

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between coloursStanding for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Quick learner

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities

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

2026-11-28

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.

Maple Grove Farm

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