Are you looking for an active, outdoor role in Canada’s agricultural sector? J & J Atkinson Farms Inc is hiring 5 General Labourers for the 2026 season. Located in the rural community of Vanessa, Ontario, this position offers a steady income and the opportunity to work with specialized crops like Ginseng.
If you enjoy physical work and are looking for a full-time seasonal role that starts as early as April, this could be your next big opportunity!
Job Highlights & Compensation
| Category | Details |
| Position | General Labourer – Farm (NOC 85101) |
| Employer | J & J Atkinson Farms Inc |
| Location | Vanessa, ON (Norfolk County) |
| Salary | $17.60 per hour |
| Work Hours | 40 to 60 hours per week (Full-time) |
| Start Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Vacancies | 5 Openings |
Responsibilities & Daily Tasks
This role is diverse and involves everything from field preparation to final quality checks. Your duties will include:
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Crop Care: Planting, cultivating, weeding, and irrigating Ginseng and other miscellaneous crops.
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Harvesting: Hand harvesting vegetables and seedlings; grading produce into marketable lots.
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Field Maintenance: Clearing debris, wood, and stones; leveling earth to fine grade specifications.
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Fertilization: Mixing and applying fertilizers and sprays to ensure crop health.
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Technical Tasks: Operating and maintaining farm machinery and examining products for market readiness.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Working on a farm requires resilience and a “team player” attitude.
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Location: Rural setting; work must be completed on-site (Vanessa, ON).
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Weather: Outdoors in all weather conditions (rain, sun, wind).
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Physicality: Bending, crouching, kneeling, and standing for long periods.
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Lifting: Ability to handle weights up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
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Travel: You must have your own transportation, as public transit is not available in this rural area.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
The employer is strictly accepting applications from candidates already authorized to work in Canada:
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Canadian Citizens
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Permanent Residents
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Temporary Residents with a valid work permit.
Note: If you are not authorized to work in Canada, please do not apply, as the employer will not respond to your inquiry.
How to Apply
Ready to join J & J Atkinson Farms Inc? Follow these steps to submit your application:
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Email Your Resume: Send your application to [email protected].
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Screening Questions: You MUST include answers to these two questions in your application:
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Are you authorized to work in Canada?
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Are you available to start on April 16, 2026?
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Direct Apply: You can also apply through the Canadian Job Bank portal using Job #3517012.
