Are you a hardworking, physically fit, and motivated individual looking for a rewarding seasonal farm labour opportunity in the heart of Ontario’s agricultural community, where you can gain valuable hands-on experience with real farm operations, crop production, and modern farm machinery in a dynamic and supportive outdoor work environment? Do you have the physical stamina, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn that it takes to thrive during a fast-paced and fulfilling 5-month seasonal contract with a growing Ontario farm operation in Windham Centre?
If you are ready to roll up your sleeves, get your hands in the soil, and contribute meaningfully to a productive agricultural team this season, Emre Farms Inc is looking for reliable candidates exactly like you — apply today and secure your spot before this seasonal position is filled.
Job Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | General Labour – Farm |
| Employer | Emre Farms Inc |
| Location | Windham Centre, Ontario, Canada |
| Industry | Agriculture / Horticulture / Crop Farming |
| Employment Type | Temporary – Seasonal Contract |
| Job Type | Seasonal |
| Contract Length | 5 Months |
| Work Setting | In-Person / On-Site Farm Location – Outdoor & Indoor |
| Schedule | Variable – 30 to 60 hours per week |
| Start Date | As Soon As Possible |
| Salary | $17.60 per hour |
| Vacancies | Multiple |
| Join Our Team | Apply via Indeed – Emre Farms Inc |
About the Employer
Emre Farms Inc is a dedicated and growing agricultural operation based in Windham Centre, Ontario, committed to producing high-quality crops through responsible farming practices, skilled hands-on labour, and a strong team culture built around reliability, hard work, and mutual respect. The farm engages in a range of outdoor and indoor agricultural activities including irrigation, horticulture, crop cultivation, and produce handling — offering seasonal workers a genuinely enriching opportunity to develop practical farming skills and gain direct experience with farm machinery and crop production in one of Ontario’s productive agricultural regions. Emre Farms values workers who bring energy, commitment, and a willingness to learn to every shift throughout the season.
Key Responsibilities
As a General Farm Labour worker at Emre Farms Inc, your duties may include:
Field Preparation & Crop Cultivation
- Clearing fields of wood, stones, debris, and other obstacles to prepare growing areas for planting, irrigation, and seasonal crop production activities
- Planting, cultivating, and irrigating crops in accordance with the farm’s established growing schedules, agronomic standards, and seasonal production requirements
- Cutting agricultural seed according to farm standards and specifications, ensuring proper preparation of planting material for optimal germination and crop establishment
- Supporting all aspects of field preparation and ongoing crop cultivation throughout the 5-month seasonal contract, adapting to changing priorities as the growing season progresses
Harvesting & Post-Harvest Handling
- Harvesting crops manually and with appropriate farm equipment at the correct stage of maturity, working efficiently as part of a team to meet daily and weekly harvest volume targets
- Loading, unloading, and transferring crates, supplies, and harvested farm produce safely and efficiently between field, storage, and processing areas throughout each working shift
- Packing fruits and vegetables into designated containers, boxes, or trays according to company packaging standards, handling all produce with care to minimize bruising and post-harvest quality loss
- Examining harvested products carefully for quality, ripeness, damage, and overall market readiness before packaging or transfer to ensure only premium produce reaches buyers and retailers
Grading, Sorting & Quality Inspection
- Grading vegetables and fruits into appropriate categories based on size, shape, color, and volume to maximize market value and ensure consistent product quality for buyers
- Applying strong color differentiation ability and careful attention to detail during the grading and sorting process to accurately separate produce into marketable and non-marketable lots
- Supporting quality control procedures throughout the harvest and packing process, identifying and removing substandard or damaged produce before it enters the packing line
- Working with speed and accuracy on repetitive grading and sorting tasks within a fast-paced farm production environment, consistently meeting tight daily deadlines
Farm Machinery & Equipment Operation
- Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment safely and responsibly in accordance with training received and all applicable workplace health and safety guidelines
- Gaining valuable hands-on experience with a range of farm equipment used across irrigation, cultivation, harvesting, and produce handling operations throughout the season
- Reporting any equipment faults, mechanical concerns, or safety hazards to the farm supervisor promptly to prevent operational disruptions or workplace incidents
- Assisting with basic farm equipment maintenance and care tasks as directed by farm management to keep all machinery in safe and reliable operating condition
Worksite Maintenance & General Duties
- Cleaning and maintaining the work area, packing stations, storage zones, and surrounding farm facilities to a tidy and organized standard throughout every shift
- Supporting irrigation setup, maintenance, and monitoring tasks as part of the farm’s horticulture and crop production operations across the growing season
- Assisting with any additional general labour tasks as assigned by farm supervisors to support the smooth and productive operation of all seasonal farming activities
- Working cooperatively and efficiently alongside other seasonal farm workers to collectively meet the farm’s production, harvesting, and quality targets throughout the contract period
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Skills & Qualifications
To qualify, you should have:
- The physical ability to perform demanding outdoor and indoor farm labour throughout variable shifts of 30 to 60 hours per week, including extended standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, and safely handling heavy loads throughout the working day
- Strong hand-eye coordination and the ability to distinguish between colors accurately, which are essential skills for produce grading, sorting, and quality inspection tasks on the farm packing line
- Own reliable transportation to and from the Windham Centre, ON farm location, as the work site is in a rural agricultural area and employer-provided transit is not specified for this position
- Steel-toed safety boots as mandatory personal protective equipment — candidates must have or be prepared to obtain appropriate footwear before their first day of work on the farm
- The ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines in a fast-paced, repetitive agricultural production environment, maintaining consistent quality and output throughout each shift
- A strong work ethic, reliability, and a genuine willingness to learn new farm skills and machinery operation techniques — no prior formal education or farm certification is required, as on-the-job training is provided
Work Environment
This role involves:
- Working in person and fully on-site at the Emre Farms Inc facility in Windham Centre, Ontario — all duties are performed at the physical farm location with no remote work option available
- A combination of outdoor field work and indoor facility tasks, including crop cultivation, harvesting, and produce grading and packing across varying weather and environmental conditions throughout the season
- A fast-paced, physically demanding production environment with repetitive tasks, large workloads, and tight harvest and packing deadlines requiring sustained physical effort and focused attention to detail
- Variable weekly hours ranging from 30 to 60 hours, depending on seasonal crop demands, weather conditions, and farm production requirements — flexibility and availability are essential
- Handling and lifting of heavy loads and farm produce weighing up to standard agricultural handling limits, requiring proper lifting technique and physical readiness throughout every shift
Experience and Specialization
Agricultural Tasks & Crop Experience
- Seasonal crop planting, cultivation, irrigation, and hand harvesting in an Ontario farm environment
- Produce grading, sorting, packing, and quality inspection for market-ready fruits and vegetables
- Seed cutting and agricultural field preparation including stone and debris clearing
Farm Machinery & Equipment
- Operation and basic maintenance of farm machinery and field equipment (on-the-job training provided)
- Loading, unloading, and transferring farm produce using crates and manual handling techniques
- Irrigation system support and horticulture-related field maintenance tasks
Tools & Personal Equipment Required
- Steel-toed safety boots (mandatory — employee supplied)
- Own reliable transportation to and from the Windham Centre farm location
- Standard personal protective equipment appropriate for outdoor and indoor farm work environments
Additional Information
Work Conditions
- Temporary seasonal contract of 5 months with variable weekly hours of 30 to 60 depending on crop production demands and seasonal farm activity levels throughout the contract period
- Physically demanding role requiring sustained manual effort including bending, crouching, kneeling, standing for extended periods, and handling heavy agricultural loads throughout each working shift
- Work is performed in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks, requiring consistent focus, physical stamina, and a strong commitment to quality and production output
- Candidates must have own transportation to access the rural Windham Centre farm location reliably for every scheduled shift throughout the 5-month contract
- Must be prepared to work across both outdoor field environments and indoor facility areas, adapting to changing tasks, weather conditions, and seasonal farm priorities as directed by farm management
Benefits
- Hands-on farm machinery experience gained directly on the job, building practical and transferable agricultural skills valuable across Ontario’s broader farming and horticulture sector
- Competitive seasonal hourly wage of $17.60 per hour in line with Ontario’s agricultural employment standards, with variable hours offering the potential for strong seasonal earnings during peak production periods
- Opportunity to gain real-world horticulture, irrigation, crop production, and produce handling experience in a supportive Ontario farm environment during a full 5-month growing season
- A team-oriented seasonal work culture at Emre Farms Inc where reliable, hardworking seasonal employees are valued, respected, and trusted with increasing responsibility as the season progresses
Personal Suitability
The ideal candidate will be:
- Physically energetic and resilient, bringing genuine stamina, strength, and sustained physical readiness to handle the full demands of outdoor and indoor farm labour across variable 30 to 60 hour working weeks throughout a busy Ontario growing season
- Reliable and punctual without exception, understanding that seasonal farm operations depend on every team member showing up on time and ready to work — particularly during critical planting, irrigation, and harvest windows when delays have direct consequences for crop quality and yield
- Detail-oriented and color-aware, applying sharp visual attention and careful judgment during produce grading, quality inspection, and sorting tasks to consistently deliver market-ready results that protect the farm’s commercial reputation and buyer relationships
- Adaptable and pressure-resistant, remaining calm, focused, and productive during the fast-paced, high-volume, repetitive demands of peak harvest periods, adjusting smoothly to changing task priorities and extended hours when seasonal production demands require it
- A motivated team player with strong values, contributing positively to the cooperative spirit of the seasonal workforce at Emre Farms Inc, supporting teammates, respecting farm property and equipment, and approaching every task — no matter how routine — with the kind of pride and care that reflects well on themselves and the entire farm operation
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply through the following method:
- Online: Apply directly through your Indeed profile at the Emre Farms Inc job listing on Indeed
- Work Location: Windham Centre, Ontario — candidates must have their own reliable transportation to reach this rural farm location for every scheduled shift
- Contract Details: This is a 5-month seasonal contract — candidates should be available and committed for the full duration of the seasonal employment period
Application Deadline: Apply as soon as possible — seasonal farm labour positions at Emre Farms Inc fill quickly, and candidates who apply early have the strongest chance of securing a place on this season’s team.
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