General Farm Worker (Seasonal – Harvesting)

YONG KO BROTHERS FARM LTD.; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% Vacation Pay

Job summary

YONG KO BROTHERS FARM LTD. in Simcoe, Ontario, is hiring a General Farm Worker for the 2027 harvest season. This full-time, on-site role offers 40 hours per week at CAD 17.95 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Two employment windows are available: April 15, 2027 to October 15, 2027 and May 15, 2027 to November 15, 2027. Responsibilities include soil preparation, planting, cultivation, irrigation, hand harvesting, quality sorting, and maintaining clean work areas.

Qualifications

• No formal education or certification required.
• Previous farm work or harvesting experience is an asset but not mandatory.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare soil and assist with planting, cultivating, and irrigating various vegetables and melons.
• Apply fertilizers and remove weeds to maintain healthy crop growth.
• Hand harvest various vegetables and melons grown on the farm.
• Sort harvested vegetables and fruits according to quality.
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• Examine harvested produce for quality and readiness for the market.
• Clean and maintain work areas.

Job description

General Farm Worker (Seasonal – Harvesting)

• YONG KO BROTHERS FARM LTD.
• Job ID : 56623
• Category : Agriculture
• Job Type : Full-Time
• Salary : $17.95 Hourly
• Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
• Expiry Date : 13 Nov 2026

Description

Company Operating Name: YONG KO BROTHERS FARM LTD.
Location of Work: 864 Charlotteville Road 10, RR1, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4J9

Position Title: General Farm Worker (Seasonal – Harvesting)
Number of Positions: 8 (4 positions per employment period)
Employment Period:

• April 15, 2027 to October 15, 2027 (4 positions)
• May 15, 2027 to November 15, 2027 (4 positions)

Wage: CAD $17.95 per hour

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: 4% Vacation Pay

Job Duties:

• Prepare soil and assist with planting, cultivating, and irrigating various vegetables and melons.
• Apply fertilizers and remove weeds to maintain healthy crop growth.
• Hand harvest various vegetables and melons grown on the farm.
• Sort harvested vegetables and fruits according to quality.
• Divide fresh harvested produce into marketable and non-marketable lots.
• Examine harvested produce for quality and readiness for the market.
• Clean and maintain work areas.

Job Requirements

• No formal education or specific certification required.
• Previous farm work or harvesting experience is an asset but not mandatory.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently as well as in a team.