Work For Foreigners with Sponsorship: Farm Worker — Canal Flats, BC

Build a Long-Term Rural BC Farm Career with Paid Training, Staff Accommodation, and Diverse Livestock, Poultry, and Crop Work
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Farm Worker, General
Employer: Urth Farm, Ranch & Homes Ltd
Location: Canal Flats, BC
Wage: $21.02 Per Hour
Job Type; Permanent Employment, Full time
Schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, On call, Overtime available
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

Job Overview
Urth Farm, Ranch & Homes Ltd is hiring General Farm Workers to support a wide range of farm operations in Canal Flats, British Columbia. This role is ideal for someone who is hardworking, safety-minded, and ready to learn. No experience is required because training will be provided. You will help with livestock and poultry care, barn and pen cleaning and disinfection, feeding routines, greenhouse and field crop tasks, harvesting, and basic equipment operation. The work is outdoors in all weather conditions and may involve dusty, noisy, wet/damp, and physically demanding environments. Staff accommodation is available, and candidates willing to relocate to a rural area are encouraged to apply.

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Experience: No experience required (will train)

Work Setting

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation available (subject to availability and employer terms)
• Willing to relocate is an asset
• Public transportation is not available (reliable commuting plans required)

Work Site Environment

• Broiler and other meat-type chicken production
• Layer poultry farming and poultry/egg production
• Chicken farming
• Livestock combination farming and other miscellaneous animal farming
• Fruit and vegetable combination farming and other miscellaneous crop farming
• Tree and orchard fruit
• Outdoors in all weather conditions
• Dusty, hot, noisy, wet/damp conditions with odours
• At heights and potentially dangerous environments requiring strict safety compliance

Supervision

• May supervise 1 to 2 people depending on task and workload

Equipment and Machinery Experience (Training Provided/Assets)

• Feeding and watering system
• Tractor
• Farm truck
• Skidsteer

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Feed and tend animals and perform livestock feeding according to schedules and farm routines
• Handle animals safely and humanely and follow animal welfare and safety procedures
• Disinfect pens, barns, or poultry houses and maintain sanitation standards
• Clean stables, barns, barnyards, and pens and maintain tidy, safe work areas
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed consistently
• Plant, cultivate, and irrigate crops and support greenhouse cleaning as assigned
• Weed and harvest crops and assist with sorting and handling as needed
• Clear and collect brush and debris from fields, pens, and other work areas
• Clear fields of wood and stones to support safe equipment operation and field readiness
• Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment as assigned; perform basic checks and report issues
• Maintain work records and logs and write daily basic progress reports as required
• Perform general farm duties and assist with additional tasks during peak periods, emergencies, and seasonal changes

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check required

Own Tools/Equipment

• Safety equipment/gear required
• Steel-toed safety boots required
• Gloves required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions once trained
• Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Work under pressure during peak farm periods and time-sensitive animal care routines
• Physically demanding work with repetitive tasks and handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, and walking; standing for extended periods and frequent walking
• Frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination required for safe handling and task accuracy
• Sound discrimination required to recognize alarms, equipment noises, and changes in animal/environment conditions
• Large workload requiring consistent effort and strong work habits

Personal Suitability

• Reliable and dependable with consistent attendance
• Quick learner with willingness to take training seriously and improve skills
• Excellent oral communication and efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized with good time management and ability to follow daily routines
• Team player who cooperates with supervisors and coworkers
• Flexible and adaptable to shift work, on-call needs, overtime, and seasonal changes
• Good judgement and safety-first mindset in dangerous environments and around animals/equipment

Who Can Apply to This Job?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
• International candidates eligible for LMIA sponsorship

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website