general labourer - farm

Schuyler Farms Ltd.; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farming company in Central Ontario is seeking a General Labourer for seasonal full-time work. This position involves various farming tasks, including collecting debris, grading fruits, and operating machinery. The role requires physical stamina to work outdoors in diverse conditions. Ideal candidates should be authorized to work in Canada and have the ability to distinguish between colors. Compensation is competitive at $17.60 per hour, with opportunities for overtime. Successful applicants will contribute to the management of crops such as apples and asparagus.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• 1 to less than 7 months experience in farming.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields.
• Grade vegetables and fruits by size and quality.
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Job description

Schuyler Farms Ltd.

Title: General Labourer – Farm

Posted on December 16, 2025.

Job Details

• Location: Simcoe, ON N3Y 4K3
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $17.60 per hour (40 to 60 hours per week)
• Terms: Seasonal employment, full-time
• Overtime required: Day, weekend (07:00-17:00)
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 100

Requirements

• Languages: English
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma required
• Experience: 1 to less than 7 months

Work Site Environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work Setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones
• Grade vegetables and fruits by size, shape, colour, and volume to fetch high price in market
• Guide growing shoots into optimal development positions
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts
• Train trees to produce more fruit of higher quality
• Weeding
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Harvest crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
• Cut horticultural crops
• Follow sustainable soy farming practices such as crop rotation, reduced‑till or no‑till, water and nutrient management, precision farming technology, and cover crops

Type of Crops

• Apples
• Asparagus
• Cherries

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Hand‑eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Who can apply

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

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.