General Labourer – Farm at Great Lakes Greenhouses Inc.

agribusiness-farmer-and-hydroponic

Location: Leamington, ON (N8H 3V6)
Posted on: July 7, 2025
Job Bank Reference: #3347201


Job Details

  • Employment type: Permanent, full-time
  • Schedule: 48 to 60 hours per week, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Workplace: On-site only
  • Salary: $17.23 CAD/hour
  • Vacancies: 20

Requirements

  • Language: English
  • Education: No diploma or certificate required
  • Experience: 1 to less than 7 months
  • Transportation: Must have own transportation

Work Setting and Environment

  • Rural greenhouse environment
  • Conditions: wet/damp, hot, physically demanding
  • Tasks involve standing, crouching, kneeling, and handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Responsibilities

  • Plant, cultivate, irrigate, and hand-harvest vegetables
  • Pick orchard and row crops; transplant seedlings or rooted cuttings
  • Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides
  • Clean crops and greenhouse facilities
  • Pack produce and assist in pruning and grafting activities
  • Pot and re-pot plants, plant bulbs and seeds
  • Mix and prepare soils; water and tend to plants and gardens
  • Detect signs of disease or insect damage
  • Clean and maintain the work area

Crop Types

  • Bell peppers
  • Cucumbers

Who Can Apply

You may apply if you are:

  • A Canadian citizen
  • A permanent resident of Canada
  • A temporary resident with a valid Canadian work permit

Do not apply if you are not legally authorized to work in Canada.


How to Apply