General Labourer – Farm (Johnson Fresh Farms, Alberta) – Seasonal Jobs in Canada 2026

Looking for seasonal farm work in Canada with stable hours, competitive pay, and no education requirements? Johnson Fresh Farms in Barnwell, Alberta, is hiring 36 General Labourers for the 2026 farming season. This is an excellent opportunity for international applicants, newcomers, and individuals seeking hands-on outdoor work with consistent overtime.

Job Overview

Position: General Labourer – Farm
Employer: Johnson Fresh Farms
Location: Barnwell, Alberta (T0K 0B0)
Employment Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
Start Date: April 9, 2026
Salary: $17.98/hour
Hours: 40–50 hours weekly (overtime required)
Shifts: Early morning, morning, day, evening, night, weekends
Vacancies: 36 positions
Source: Job Bank #3445319

Work Environment

The role involves hands-on outdoor work in all weather conditions. You’ll work in corn, cauliflower, potato, zucchini, and mixed vegetable fields. The environment can be hot, cold, windy, dusty, noisy, and physically challenging. Tasks require lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs), bending, crouching, kneeling, and walking for long periods.

Key Responsibilities

Crop Care & Field Work: Hoeing between rows, weeding, cleaning fields, clearing stones and wood, cutting crops, and preparing seeds.
Harvesting & Processing: Hand harvesting vegetables, sorting produce, separating marketable and non-marketable products, grading fruits and vegetables by size, shape, and colour, and packing produce.
Quality Control: Inspecting vegetables for freshness, maintaining cleanliness, and following farm standards.

Crops You’ll Handle

Cauliflower, sweet corn, zucchini, potatoes, and assorted vegetables.

Skills & Requirements

Education: No degree or certification required.
Experience: Experience is an asset but not mandatory.
Personal Qualities: Reliability, flexibility, teamwork, and quick learning ability.
Physical Needs: Ability to perform repetitive tasks, lift heavy loads, maintain hand-eye coordination, bend, kneel, and stand for extended duration.

Benefits

Free on-site parking, stable seasonal hours, overtime availability, and useful experience for future agricultural roles or immigration pathways.

Who Can Apply?

The employer accepts applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents, and international applicants with or without a valid Canadian work permit. This makes it a strong opportunity for those seeking visa-supported agricultural work.

How to Apply

Send your application by mail with references proving experience:
Address: PO BOX 184, Barnwell, AB, T0K 0B0
Required Screening Answers:
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the listed date?
• Do you have experience in this field?

Advertised Until

November 28, 2025