Job Opportunities

We are not currently hiring as we have our full complement of staff hired for the 2025 season. We typically have some turnover from year to year, as most of our positions are seasonal. If you are interested in working for us, consider sending us a resume in early 2026 to be considered for our 2026 season.

We are often in need to hard-working, reliable seasonal workers (June-October) in a variety of roles.

Field Worker

Work Tasks and Responsibilities will include:

  • Picking fresh produce, including strawberries, cucumbers and tomatoes
  • Hoeing/pulling weeds in horticultural crops as needed
  • Packing, sorting and washing produce for market as needed
  • Packing/unpacking truck for market as needed
  • Assisting in setting up irrigation as needed
  • Be physically able to bend/kneel for extended period of time
  • Be able and willing to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
  • Drivers’ license is an asset but not a requirement.

Delivery Driver (part time)

Work tasks and responsbilities:

  • deliver strawberries, sweet corn, pumpkins, and other produce to various wholesale customers within about an hours’ drive of our farm.
  • lifting bags of corn (approx 50 pounds).
  • work in a variety of weather conditions.
  • at least a G2 drivers’ license is required (a DZ is required for large deliveries).
  • knowledge of roads in Haldimand-Norfolk, Niagara Region and Hamilton is an asset.
  • this job may be combined with other job openings to create a full time (seasonal) position.

Farm Store Salesperson

Work tasks and responsibilites:

  • cleaning customer and staff washrooms
  • restocking store with fresh produce
  • dusting store shelves
  • serving customers in a friendly and helpful manner
  • operating  point of sale system
  • Lifting 50 lbs (20kg) 
  • this job may be combined with other job openings to create a full time (seasonal) position.  

Kitchen Assistant

Work Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Preparing fruit and vegetables for freezing
  • Pressing out tart shells and cookies
  • Assisting with assembling pies
  • Assist with baking and packaging baked goods
  • Washing dishes
  • Cleaning kitchen at the end of the day
  • Adhering to public health guidelines
  • Other duties as assigned
  • may be combined with other job openings to create a full time seasonal position
  • Must be physically able to stand for long stretches of time and lift 20kg
  • Food Safety Certification is an asset  

Farmer’s Market Assistant

Work Tasks and Responsibilities include:

  • Restocking table throughout the market
  • Serving customers as able/necessary
  • helping with setup and cleanup
  • Working in a variety of weather conditions
  • Adhering to current public health guidelines
  • Interacting with customers in a friendly, professional manner
  • Adding item total and calculating change either mentally or using a calculator

Must be able to lift approximately 20kg. A drivers’ license is an asset but not a requirement.

Please email your resume to James and Kirsten at info@richardsonsfarm.com , or drop it off at the farm.