About the Company

McCardle Bros is a farm business in Kinkora, Prince Edward Island, with a focus on growing potatoes. Its workers help with the crop at every stage, from planting and caring for the plants to harvesting and preparing produce for market.

Job at a Glance

Job Title: General Labourer, Farm (Potato Farm Worker)
Company: McCardle Bros
Vacancies: 5
Location: Kinkora, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Job Type: Seasonal, full-time
Work Type: On-site (no remote work)
Hours: 30 to 45 hours per week
Pay: CAD 17.60 per hour
Schedule: Mornings, daytime, evenings, and weekends
Expected Start Date: As early as April 1, 2027
Job Bank Number: 3691903
Last Date to Apply: October 29, 2026

What You Will Be Doing

Your work will focus on growing and harvesting potatoes. Your duties include:

Planting, cultivating, and watering crops.
Fertilizing and spraying crops.
Harvesting crops.
Grading produce by size, shape, colour, and volume.
Checking produce for quality and readiness for market.
Operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment.
Repairing equipment and replacing or adjusting parts when needed.

Please ask the employer which tasks are most common during the season and what training is given for machinery.

Education and Experience Required

No degree, certificate, or diploma is needed.
Experience is an asset, but it is not stated as compulsory.
You must know English.

Machinery You May Work With

The job post lists these machines: farm truck, loader, tractor, combine harvester, lift truck, planting equipment, seed drill, sprayer or duster, swather, and tillage equipment. You are not required to have experience with all of them. If you have used any farm machinery before, mention it in your CV. Do not claim skills or licences you do not have.

Working Conditions and Key Skills

This is a physical job, so please be ready for:

Outdoor work that can be hot, dusty, wet, damp, or noisy.
Standing for long hours.
Bending, crouching, and kneeling.
Lifting loads of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Useful skills include attention to detail, reliability, flexibility, and teamwork.

Salary and Benefits

The pay is CAD 17.60 per hour. Here is what you could earn each week before tax:

30 hours: about CAD 528
40 hours: about CAD 704
45 hours: about CAD 792

Your actual pay depends on the hours you work. The post does not mention overtime rates, accommodation, airfare, or other benefits, so please confirm these with the employer. Since the job is seasonal, also ask how long it will last and what the final start date will be.

Can Foreign Workers Apply?

The employer says it accepts applications from Canadians, permanent and temporary residents, and other candidates, with or without a work permit. But being allowed to apply does not mean you are allowed to work in Canada, and it does not promise visa or work permit support. The post does not say whether an LMIA has been requested. Please check with the employer before making travel plans or paying any money. Never pay anyone who promises a guaranteed job or work permit.

Last Date to Apply

The last date to apply is October 29, 2026. Please check the official Job Bank listing before applying, because job posts can close early.

How to Apply

First, click the Apply Now button. Then go to the company’s website, enter your CV and all your information, and click Submit Form.

The job details you gave me do not include an email address or website link, so please follow the instructions on the official Job Bank posting (number 3691903). Before applying, make a clear CV with your contact details, work history, and skills, and mention any real experience with potatoes, crops, tractors, or other farm machinery. Keep a copy of your application for your records.