Sponsorship Jobs in Canada: Farm worker – Princeton, ON

Seasonal Outdoor Farm Work on a Busy Tobacco Operation with LMIA Sponsorship
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Tobacco Farm Worker
Employer: SL FARMS LIMITED
Location: Princeton, ON
Wage: $17.60 Per hour
Job Type: Seasonal employment, Full time
Schedule: Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime available
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

About This Opportunity
SL FARMS LIMITED, an established tobacco farming operation in Princeton, Ontario, is seeking hardworking and reliable Tobacco Farm Workers to join our seasonal agricultural team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in Ontario’s historic tobacco-growing region with LMIA sponsorship for international candidates, abundant overtime opportunities, and comprehensive paid training. We need dedicated individuals who are physically fit, enjoy outdoor work, and want to be part of specialized agricultural production. If you have a strong work ethic, can handle demanding physical labor, and seek seasonal employment with immigration potential, we want you on our farm crew.

Work Setting

• Tobacco farming operation in rural Ontario
• Outdoor agricultural work in all weather conditions
• Specialized tobacco crop production
• Seasonal farming cycle from planting through harvest
• Modern farm equipment and facilities
• Team-based agricultural operations
• Rural Princeton, Ontario location

Work Site Environment
Candidates should be comfortable working in diverse and challenging conditions including:

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions year-round
• Wet and damp conditions frequently
• Dusty conditions during fieldwork
• Hot temperatures during summer growing and harvest season
• Noisy farm equipment and machinery operations
• Cold and refrigerated storage during processing
• Dirty agricultural work with soil and crops
• Variable outdoor conditions requiring adaptability

Language Requirements

• English proficiency required for safety communication and teamwork
• Ability to understand instructions from farm supervisors
• Basic communication for coordinating with crew members
• Understanding of safety protocols and farm procedures

Education Requirements

• No degree, certificate, or diploma required
• All education levels welcome to apply
• Willingness to learn tobacco farming operations
• Agricultural background beneficial but not mandatory
• Complete training provided

Experience Requirements

• No previous tobacco farming experience required – complete training will be provided
• General farming, agricultural, or labor experience considered an asset
• Equipment operation experience beneficial
• Physical labor or outdoor work experience valued
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability essential

Type of Crops

• Tobacco (primary crop)
• Specialized tobacco cultivation and harvesting

Equipment and Machinery Experience
Experience with the following equipment beneficial (training provided):

• Farm truck operation
• Forklift for material handling
• Tractor and implements
• Combine harvester
• Hand tools and farm implements

Key Responsibilities

Crop Cultivation and Maintenance:
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate tobacco crops throughout growing season
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones preparing for planting
• Remove manually all suckers and water sprouts from tobacco plants
• Perform weeding manually and with tools
• Clean the crops removing damaged leaves and debris
• Monitor crop growth and health

Greenhouse and Seedling Operations:
• Perform greenhouse cleaning maintaining sanitary environment
• Harvest seedlings for transplanting to fields
• Support greenhouse operations for tobacco plant propagation
• Assist with transplanting operations

Harvesting Operations:
• Harvest tobacco crops at optimal maturity
• Pick row crops efficiently and carefully
• Work quickly during time-sensitive harvest periods
• Handle tobacco leaves properly to maintain quality
• Meet daily harvesting targets
• Support tobacco curing and processing operations

Material Handling:
• Load, unload, and transfer crates, supplies, and farm produce
• Handle materials including tobacco, equipment, and supplies
• Transport crops from field to storage or processing areas
• Move heavy loads safely and efficiently
• Organize materials for optimal workflow

Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment including tractors, trucks, forklifts
• Drive farm vehicles and equipment safely
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Conduct pre-operation safety checks
• Report equipment malfunctions promptly
• Keep equipment in good working condition

Facility Maintenance:
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens
• Clean work areas maintaining organized farm operations
• Maintain farm facilities and infrastructure
• Ensure safe, clean working environment
• Support overall farm cleanliness and organization

Quality Control and Monitoring:
• Detect disease and health problems in tobacco crops
• Examine products for quality and readiness for market
• Monitor crop conditions and report issues
• Identify and address pest or disease problems
• Ensure tobacco quality meets market standards

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently with assigned tasks
• Fast-paced environment during planting and harvest
• Highly repetitive tasks including planting, weeding, and harvesting
• Tight deadlines during time-sensitive operations
• Extremely physically demanding agricultural labor
• Manual dexterity for precise crop handling
• Hand-eye coordination for quality work
• Ability to distinguish between colors for grading
• High attention to detail for quality control
• Standing for extended periods throughout shifts
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling frequently
• Combination of sitting (on equipment), standing, and walking
• Weight handling up to 23 kg (50 lbs) regularly
• Working long hours during peak seasons
• Early morning starts and potential evening work
• Weekend and overtime work required
• Tolerance for all weather conditions

Required Personal Tools and Equipment
Candidates must provide:

• Work gloves
• Steel-toed safety boots (mandatory)
• Rain gear for wet weather work
• Appropriate work clothing for outdoor labor

Security and Safety Requirements

• Medical examination required
• Criminal record check required
• Compliance with all farm safety protocols
• Following proper procedures for equipment and chemical handling

Transportation Requirements

• Must have own reliable transportation to rural farm location
• Public transportation not available in rural Princeton area
• Carpooling may be arranged with other workers
• Valid driver’s license beneficial
• Reliable commuting plan essential for rural location

Personal Suitabilities

• Strong work ethic with commitment to farm productivity
• Highly reliable and dependable with excellent attendance
• Team player who collaborates well with farm crew
• Punctual and ready for early morning starts
• Physically fit and capable of demanding agricultural labor
• Flexible and adaptable to changing farm needs and weather
• Safety-conscious with awareness of farm hazards
• Self-motivated and maintains pace independently
• Positive attitude despite physically challenging conditions
• Respectful of supervisors’ instructions and farm protocols
• Honest and trustworthy with farm property
• Patient during repetitive agricultural tasks
• Willing to work long hours, weekends, and overtime
• Comfortable living and working in rural setting
• Quick learner able to master tobacco farming techniques
• Organized and maintains clean workspace
• Professional conduct on farm operations
• Resilient and handles demanding work well
• Committed to quality and farm success
• Detail-oriented for crop quality control

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Physical strength and stamina for farm labor
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment operation
• Observational skills for crop monitoring
• Understanding of or willingness to learn tobacco farming
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Valid driver’s license considered an asset
• Equipment operation experience beneficial

Safety Requirements

• Follow all farm safety protocols
• Wear required personal protective equipment
• Practice safe equipment operation
• Handle chemicals safely
• Report injuries or hazards immediately
• Participate in safety training
• Understand emergency procedures

What We Offer

• Competitive wage of $17.60 per hour
• Seasonal full-time employment
• Abundant overtime opportunities for increased earnings
• LMIA sponsorship available for qualified international workers
• Complete on-the-job training in tobacco farming
• Work in Ontario’s historic tobacco-growing region
• Supportive farm team environment
• Modern equipment and farming practices
• Career development in specialized agriculture
• Immigration pathway for foreign agricultural workers
• Opportunity to work outdoors in rural setting
• Potential for returning seasonal employment

Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong work ethic and shows up every day
• Is physically fit for demanding farm labor
• Works well as part of agricultural crew
• Can handle repetitive tasks consistently
• Thrives in outdoor, physically active environment
• Is comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Brings positive attitude despite challenging work
• Wants seasonal employment with overtime
• Is willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends
• Seeks opportunity in Canadian agriculture
• Has reliable transportation to rural location
• Values food and crop production

Who Can Apply
This position is open to:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents with valid work authorization
• Candidates with valid Canadian work permits
• International candidates requiring LMIA sponsorship
• Agricultural workers seeking Canadian opportunities
• Tobacco farming and crop production workers
• General laborers with farming experience
• Foreign workers interested in agricultural immigration
• Anyone committed to hard outdoor work

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website