A man leaning on a wooden fence, smiling. He is wearing a grey button up shirt with a collar, and a Gwillimdale Farms logo on the left side of the chest.
Image of a man in a black and grey Gwillimdale Farms polo shirt, standing beside a large piece of farming equipment. Freshly harvested carrots can be seen hanging behind him.
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Opportunites


Want to Join Our Growing Team?


Browse the open positions below to find jobs that suit your specific career interests, and click to apply.
*Must be eligible to work in Canada.

General Farm Hand

  • Full-time,
  • Permanent
  • $16.71 -
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Job Summary

This position will make a valuable contribution to the Canadian food supply. Farm work will be physically demanding and labor-intensive.

We offer certification opportunities and career advancement. We are also willing to train workers who have the desire to learn, our farm hands work full time. Evening and weekend hours vary during planting and harvest seasons.

 Overtime may be required. Work hours may change based on seasonal requirements.

Experience

  •  Stone and/or wood harvesting
  •  Hoeing crops
  •  Operating farm machinery and equipment if applicable to skills
  •  Examine the quality of produce/vegetables and prepare for the market
  •  Packing produce for the market
  •  Planting, cultivating, irrigating crops
  • This role requires flexibility in work and adaptability, other tasks can be assigned.

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Millwright

  • Full-time,
  • Permanent
  • $41.00 -
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Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Plant & Sales Operations Manager, and indirectly to the Production Manager you will focus on the maintenance of Gwillimdale production equipment and facilities while demonstrating sound mechanical aptitude. The successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Experience

  • Perform daily inspections of the production lines.
  • Conduct routine maintenance on general plant equipment to prevent potential failures and malfunctions.
  • Keep logbooks up to date and adhere to the preventative maintenance schedule for all plant operating equipment.
  • Inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions
  • Install, troubleshoot and maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and programmable logic controls
  • Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts 
  • Source replacement parts and coordinate their pickup
  • Operate machine tools such as lathes and grinders to fabricate parts required during overhaul, maintenance or set-up of machinery
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on machinery
  • Construct foundations for machinery or direct other workers to construct foundations
  • Assemble machinery and equipment prior to installation using hand and power tools and welding equipment.
  • Manage and prioritize urgent maintenance and repair tasks for plant equipment.
  • Keep the maintenance tools and equipment safe, clean, and in good working order.
  • Strive to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
  • Maintain complete records of daily maintenance activities.
  • Assist co-workers when needed.
  • Following company policies and safety guidelines.
  • Performing additional tasks or requests as needed.
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

  • Full-time,
  • Permanent
  • $35.00 -
  •  $40.00
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Job Summary

The Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Mechanic will be responsible for the maintenance of Gwillimdale’s farm operations fleet while demonstrating sound mechanical aptitude. This role reports directly to the Farm Operations Manager. 

The ideal candidate will be a licenced mechanic and have experience with the repair and diagnostics of both large and small engines, tractors, tractor trailers, wheel loaders, and excavators, etc. 

The successful candidate will be a team player with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as a part of a team. This role will directly report to the Farm Operations Manager. 

In this role, heavy shop tools are provided by the Company. 

Typical hours of work: Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. During the farm’s busy season (planting and harvest), there are planned blackout periods, no vacation can be booked during these periods. 

Experience

  • Maintaining the farm’s fleet of agriculture, construction, and transportation equipment e.g., harvesters, tractors, trailers, lift trucks, excavators, pick-up trucks, tractor trailers, etc. 
  • Operate equipment and or use diagnostic equipment to diagnose, plan, and execute repairs. 
  • Inspect machinery and conduct preventative maintenance and repairs, based on a strong working knowledge of farm machinery and gasoline, diesel, and electrically powered motors to ensure agriculture equipment is safe and suitable for operations. 
  • Design and develop an annual preventive maintenance program including schedules and maintenance logs. 
  • Ensure that complete records of daily maintenance activities are maintained. 
  • Ensure external vendors are booked for annual maintenance and inspections, e.g., Liftow. 
  • Ensure necessary parts and supplies are ordered as required. 
  • Maintain maintenance tools and equipment to ensure they are safe, clean, organized, and in good working condition. 
  • Responsible for mentoring/training/guiding the Maintenance Technician. 
  • Adhering to company policies and safety regulations. 
  • Additional duties as assigned. 

 

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