general labourer - farm

Holden Lake Farm; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local farming company in Nanaimo is seeking motivated individuals for seasonal full-time employment. This role involves various responsibilities, including applying fertilizers, grading crops, and operating farm machinery. Candidates must be flexible, reliable, and able to work in a physically demanding environment. The position requires handling heavy loads and work during early mornings and throughout the day. Staff accommodation is available, and relocation costs will be covered by the employer.

Benefits

Staff accommodation available

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Must be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit.
• Ability to handle heavy loads up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply fertilizers and maintain crops.
• Grade vegetables and fruits for market.
• Operate and maintain farm machinery.
• Perform greenhouse cleaning and packing of produce.

Skills

Flexibility

Team player

Reliability

Quick learner

Ability to work independently

Job description

Posted on December 16, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Holden Lake Farm

Job details

• Salary 17.85 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Seasonal employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day
• Source Job Bank #3464932

Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requested

The employer could not find a Canadian worker for this job and applied for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire a temporary foreign worker. Canadian workers, including Canadian citizens and permanent residents, are still encouraged to apply. If you applied but haven’t heard back from the employer, please contact Job Bank.

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Environment

• Fruit and vegetable combination farming
• Wet / damp
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot
• All weather conditions

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Apply fertilizers
• 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.
• Greenhouse cleaning
• Pack fruits and vegetables
• Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
• Seed cutting
• Sort fruits and vegetables
• Weeding
• Clean work area
• Fertilize and spray crops
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment

Type of product

• Perennials

Type of crops

• Bell peppers
• Garlic

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Walking
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Quick learner

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

2026-01-06

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.