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Farm Labourer

@ Indian River Farms

Kensington, Prince Edward Island

$18–$20/hrFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Indian River Farms is hiring a seasonal Farm Labourer in Kensington, PE, to support planting through harvest at a potato operation. The role is full-time, 40-60 hours a week, from April to November, paying $18.00-$20.00 an hour. On-site room and board is available.

Pay:

$18–$20 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Cut potato seed and wash potato bins
  • Prep and move irrigation equipment
  • Take soil, water and plant samples
  • Grade potatoes and receive loads in bins
  • Mow green manure fields and deliver parts to fields

Requirements summary:

  • About one year of potato farming experience
  • Class 5 licence
  • Ability to drive in PEI
  • Experience in the farming business
  • Team player for cross-functional work

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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Experience1+ years
Hours per week50
Scheduleday
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOutdoors, Warehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedRelocation assistance

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Job description

Indian River Farms is seeking skilled and motivated Farm Labourers to join our team in Kensington, Prince Edward Island.

For more than 35 years, Indian River Farms has been proudly growing potatoes and contributing to our local farming community. As our operation continues to grow, we are looking for dependable team members who share our commitment to quality, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Position Overview

The position of Farm Labourer is a Seasonal (April to November), 40-60 hours a week position where wages range from $18.00 – $20.00 an hour and is located at 1160 Route 20, Kensington, PE, C0B 1M0. You will support our business from planting to harvest.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cutting potato seed
  • Washing and sanitizing potato bins
  • Prepping and moving irrigation equipment
  • Taking samples of soil, water, & plants
  • Cleaning and organizing the maintenance shop
  • Mowing green manure fields
  • Delivering parts to fields
  • Grading potatoes and receiving loads in potato bins

Benefits

  • Dental Care
  • Vision Care
  • Extended Health Care
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • On-site room and board available
  • Travel relocation costs covered, if applicable

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will ideally have 1 year of experience in potato farming, a class 5 license and ability to drive in PEI

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Experience in the farming business
  • Team player with an ability to participate in cross-functional teams

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume to [email protected]

Address

1160 Route 20 Kensington, PE C0B 1M0

Tagged as: 85101

Essential Skills:

  • Working with Others
  • Soft Skills:

  • Positive Attitude
  • Reliability
  • Resourcefulness
  • Hard Skills:

  • Farming
  • Languages:

  • English
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