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Sunrise Farms

Ticketed Mechanic

Lethbridge, AB

We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products. Role: To assist the Maintenance Team in providing the plant with a high ...

Richardson International

Richardson Pioneer supports Canadian farmers throughout the growing season - providing agronomic ... As a Location Assistant you will be part of the team that works hands on to support the safe ...

Parrish and Heimbecker

Facility Assistant I Parrish & Heimbecker Join our team that shares your Passion & Heart for ... Experience with general labour, preferably in agriculture and/or farming * Class 5 driver's license

Simplot

Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of ... Conduct/assist with all SoilConnect soil sampling procedures as required. * Conduct ground truthing ...

Farther Farms

JOB SUMMARY Based at the Farther Farms' R&D facility in Rochester, NY, the Engineering Intern ... This position will assist with experimental design, execution, data collection, and data analysis ...

Sage Haus

House Manager & Family Assistant

Edmonton, AB

$25 - $30/hr

House Manager & Family Assistant Employment Type: Part-time (15 hours/week) Proposed Start Date ... Run errands: dry cleaning, returns, gift shopping, farmers' market trips. * Handle package pickup ...

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How much do farm assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm assistant in Alberta is $15.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to get a job working on a farm?

To get a job as a farm assistant, you should gain relevant experience through volunteering or entry-level positions, demonstrate physical stamina and basic knowledge of farming tasks, and apply directly to farms or through agricultural job boards. Having skills in operating farm equipment and understanding safety protocols can improve your chances.

What is a farm assistant?

A farm assistant works closely with the farmer and other farm employees to assist with planting, harvesting, washing, packaging, and cleaning fresh produce. Your responsibilities include helping with weeding, pruning, plant and soil maintenance, seeding, and more. If the farm has animals, you also help with feeding, watering, and moving livestock as needed. Some jobs require you to help get the products to market, which involves talking with customers and leading volunteers. Other duties include training and supervising interns and keeping accurate records of all farm operations, such as seeding and harvesting schedules, pest and diseases, and management history. As a farm assistant, you use a variety of hand tools and machinery to complete your tasks, so you should be familiar with basic agriculture equipment.

What is the difference between Farm Assistant vs Farm Worker?

AspectFarm AssistantFarm Worker
CredentialsMay require basic agricultural training or certificationsTypically no formal credentials required
Work EnvironmentAssists with farm operations, often in organized settingsPerforms manual labor, often outdoors in fields or orchards
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in farms, ranches, and agricultural businessesUsed broadly across various farming operations

Farm Assistants generally have some basic training and assist with a variety of farm tasks, often working under supervision. Farm Workers perform manual labor, usually outdoors, with less emphasis on formal training. Both roles are vital in agricultural settings, but Farm Assistants often have slightly more responsibilities and may require certifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a farm assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Farm Assistant, you need practical knowledge of agriculture, basic animal care, and physical stamina, often gained through hands-on experience or vocational training. Familiarity with farm machinery, irrigation systems, and safety procedures is commonly required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and problem-solving abilities help you adapt to changing tasks and weather conditions. These skills are crucial for ensuring efficient farm operations and maintaining the health and productivity of crops and livestock.

What are some common challenges a farm assistant might face during peak seasons?

During peak seasons, such as planting or harvest time, Farm Assistants often experience longer working hours, physically demanding tasks, and the need to adapt quickly to changing weather conditions. Coordination with other team members becomes crucial to ensure that tasks like irrigation, crop monitoring, and machinery operation are completed efficiently. Flexibility and strong communication skills are valuable, as priorities can shift rapidly based on the farm's needs and unexpected situations like equipment breakdowns.
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Infographic showing various Farm Assistant job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $32,546 per year, or $15.6 per hour.

Ticketed Mechanic

Sunrise Farms

Lethbridge, AB

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Sunrise Farms is a group of companies with primary focus in the poultry industry.
From our hatcheries to our "ready to eat" state of the art cooking facilities we service customers in the retail, food service and industrial sectors. We are proud of our support of the Canadian farm as well as our investment in the latest equipment and technologies at our facilities across Canada. Our test kitchens have the most current cooking equipment replicating that used in commercial establishments, to facilitate precision testing. This way you know the product you receive will perform to your expectations. We are proud of our long-standing partnerships with family-owned Canadian chicken farmers to produce high quality products.

Role:
 
To assist the Maintenance Team in providing the plant with a high level of maintenance expertise, that ensures departmental downtime, meets Company objectives efficiently and to carry out equipment and building repairs as required, while adhering to quality, safety and legislative guidelines.
 
Schedule :
Dayshift 
Responsibilities:
  • Comply with the company safety, federal, state and local regulations, plus environmental requirements
  • Performs all tasks as per recommended job methods, procedures, etc., particularly on the repair installation of production machines, bearings, seals and their alignment
  • Maintenance of RTU filters, belts and general maintenance
  • Carries out preventive maintenance tasks to Production & common areas
  • Diagnose complex and common faults of mechanical equipment by inspecting and using appropriate tools of preventive maintenance
  • Through familiarity, knowledge and uses of power and hand tools and equipment in a skillful, efficient manner, maintaining them in clean operating condition. Uses hand and power tools to build buggies, carts, airlines, castors and rails
  • Replacement of solenoids, motors, pumps and gearboxes
  • Inspect equipment to ensure all safeguarding is in place and functional, including safety sensors, limit switches and photo-eyes
  • Electrical knowledge to replace lamps, ballasts and familiarity with thermostats and sensors
  • Plans and organize all aspects of work and job assignments, in an efficient and productive way
  • Maintains work areas in clean and safe conditions, removing all waste on completion of work, or earlier if necessary
  • Reports all defects, errors in production, and machines which may affect the workplace to the Maintenance Supervisor/Operations Manager
  • Performs and assists in other maintenance duties as required
  • Work closely with contractors and oversees activities as required. Provides resource support as required
  • Completes tasks at the request of the Maintenance Manager/Operations Manager
Requirements:
  • Maintains prompt and courteous response to production team requests within the guidelines set forth by Sunrise Poultry, Lethbridge
  • Trade Certification in one of the following: millwright, industrial mechanic or power engineer
  • Must Perform Overtime, Weekend work and On-Call/Support as required
  • Shift Work as required
  • Grade 12 education
  • Have 1 to 3 years related experience demonstrating mechanical aptitude
  • Experience in a Food Processing Plant is an asset
  • Experience with Live Animals and proper care and handling asset
  • Be success-driven and have a "can do" attitude
  • Be able to work independently, as well as being a strong team player
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Have a good safety record and work ethic
  • Flexible and adaptable in ever-changing environments
  • CMMS Experience
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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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