Farm Worker – Vineyard, Orchard & General Farm Operations

JR Wismer Farms — Niagara Region, 3305 6th Avenue, Jordan, Ontario L0R 1S0

Job Details

NOC Code

85101 – General Farm Worker

Job Title

Farm Worker – Vineyard, Orchard & General Farm Operations

Wage

$17.95/hour (Ontario prevailing wage for fruit/vegetable production, effective October 1st, 2026

Hours

Up to 40–60 hours/week (seasonal variation), overtime as per Ontario ESA agricultural exemptions

Positions Available

Multiple

Term of Employment

March 01st, 2027 to

Oct 31st, 2027 — Seasonal / Temporary, up to 8 months.

Language

Basic English or French an asset; not required

Education

No formal education required

Experience

Vineyard/orchard/general farm experience an asset but not required — on-the-job training provided

About the Operation

JR Wismer Farms is a 117-acre vineyard operation across seven blocks (Wingfield, Fox, Glen Elgin, Parke, Cuesta, Lakeview, and Armbrust) in the Niagara Peninsula, growing 13 grape varieties including Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and others. We are seeking reliable, hardworking farm workers to support vineyard, orchard, and general farm operations throughout the growing season.

Duties

- Perform vineyard tasks including pruning, tying, shoot thinning, leaf pulling, canopy management, and hand/machine harvesting
- Perform fruit tree/orchard tasks including pruning, thinning,



spraying support, and harvesting as required
- Operate and assist with vineyard equipment (tractors, sprayers, mowers) under supervision
- Install and maintain trellising, irrigation lines, and bird netting
- Apply crop protection products and fertilizers under supervision, following all safety protocols
- Perform general farm labour as assigned
- Load, unload, and transport harvested product
- Maintain a clean and protected work environment; follow all Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements
- Other general farm duties as assigned

Requirements

- Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather conditions
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to stand, bend, lift (up to 25 kg), and work at heights (ladders) as needed
- Reliability and punctuality
- Willingness to work extended hours during peak harvest periods

Compensation & Benefits

- Wage: $17.95/hour (or current applicable Ontario agricultural prevailing wage — see note above)
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage
- Overtime pay in accordance with Ontario employment standards for agricultural workers

How to Apply Please email or mail resume to:

JR Wismer Farms

C/O Paul Campbell

3305 6th Avenue Jordan, Ontario L0R 1S0

email: [email protected]

Pay: $17.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 General Farm Worker (Jordan Station)
🏢 J. Richard Wismer Farms
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