Crop Scout/Farm Labourer, Seasonal
Job Description
Location: Juniper, NB
Wage: $19–$22 per hour
Seasonal Role (Recurring Annually): Mid-March to mid-October
Cavendish Farms is seeking a motivated and hands-on Seasonal Crop Scout /Farm Labourer to support field operations throughout the growing and harvest season.
This role combines crop scouting, field labour, and farm operations support activities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, learning about agriculture, and contributing to crop production from planting through harvest.
This is a recurring seasonal role each year, typically running from mid-March to mid-October, with potential to return each season.
Start date: ASAP.
Greenhouses and Field Preparation & Planting: Assist with cleaning the greenhouses, clearing rocks, and laying irrigation. Cut and prepare potato seeds and load them into planters.
Crop Care: Monitor crop growth and manage weed control by walking the fields to identify invasive weeds, insect infestations and crop diseases.
Harvesting: Hand-pick or sort row crops to clear debris (vines, rocks, mud) as they are brought off the field. Inspect potatoes to remove rotten, defective, or undersized potatoes. Check loads and complete basic paperwork.
You’ll support a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: Load, unload, and transfer crates. Wash, sanitize, and prepare potato storage bins and greenhouses. Clean and service the facilities, cut the grass, assist with irrigation pipes, and more.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to perform physical outdoor work
- Reliable and willing to learn
- Good attention to detail and observation skills
- Comfortable working outdoors in diverse weather and environmental conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed
No experience required – training provided
Agriculture or farm experience is an asset, but not required
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.