Fruit Picking Jobs British Columbia

British Columbia Farm Work - Harvest and Seasonal Jobs

Supported by a resource-based economy, British Columbia thrives along the west coast of Canada with a broad geography and climate. Commonly referred to as BC, the province supports roughly 4.6 million residents. In addition to inhabitants, an impressive number of food products grow and prosper in the region. About 200 agricultural commodities yield a market value of nearly $2.9 billion. While farmers utilize only a measly four percent of land for commercial farming, the province still generates about six percent of the total gross farm receipts in Canada. Of the roughly 20,000 farmsteads spread across around 2.6 million hectares, almost 98 percent remain family-owned and operated, with corporations only owning two percent. Year-round and seasonal employment opportunities consistently become and remain obtainable in the North American territory. More than 6,500 farms, or 33 percent of total farms in the province, report to paying wages and salaries to farmworkers.

Variations in cost of production, growing conditions, and a fluctuating market leads to continuous changes within the agriculture industry. The landscape consists of pastureland, about 50 percent, crops, around 20 percent, and other miscellaneous uses, such as summer fallow and seeded pastures. Over the years, farms specializing in hay, field vegetables, melons, sheep and goats, greenhouse vegetables, poultry and eggs, and fruit and nuts experienced widespread expansion. Declines took place in beef cattle, hog and pig, dairy, nursey, and grain farms. British Columbia entertains the largest amount of acreage for apricots, raspberries, bush blueberries, and sweet cherries in Canada. A little less than 17,000 hectares grow various types of berries and grapes. Approximately 620,000 cattle and calves prosper on farmsteads throughout the province. Other agricultural ventures, such as beekeeping, horses, bison, and organic produce, support the economy, as well.

Bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west side, British Columbia features rugged coastlines stretching for more than 17,000 miles. Mountainous fjords and uninhabited islands also scatter near the shore. The capital, Victoria, resides on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island. The narrow strip of island houses a dense population, while the western portions of the territory remain covered by a temperate rainforest. Spectacular scenic views comprise the Coast Mountains and the Inside Passage and offer a lot to the ecotourism industry.

Of the terrain, approximately 75 percent of lands in the province prove mountainous, 60 percent forested, and a sparse amount of arable land at five percent. Merges of the North Pacific Ocean drift and Kuroshio Current give way to a mild oceanic climate, which frequently produces rain. The weather verges on a dry-summer Mediterranean and encounters pockets of subtropical conditions. High mountains shield the interior of the province and provide the area with a semi-arid climate and less than 10 inches of precipitation per year. Average temperatures range from three degrees Fahrenheit in Fort Nelson during winter to 89 degrees Fahrenheit in Osoyoos during summer.

Close to 930,000 individuals find employment in agricultural-related work throughout British Columbia. Of the employees, nearly 545,000 hold year-round positions, while the rest occupy seasonal and temporary job titles. Spreads such as Northern Cherries Inc., located in Oliver, routinely seek migrant workers during harvest times. While most positions remain obtainable seasonally, employees still find generous work benefits. With competitive wages around $10.00 to $11.00 an hour, farm laborers may engage in picking, animal husbandry, machine operation, and general work. Common job titles range from farm worker, tractor operator, and orchard picker to vineyard pruner, animal caretaker, and farm supervisor. Depending on length of employment and occupation, employees earn paid time off, health insurance, and discounts on produce.

Whether an experienced professional or starting in the industry for the first time, candidates locate positions on farmsteads either through online applications or applying directly in person. Ideally, aspirants demonstrate previous farming skills through detailed resumes, which highlight former employers and educational background. Workers should possess reliable transportation and flexible availability. Many larger operations hire dozens of staff members before busy harvests begin, while smaller establishments seek general laborers skilled in several facets of agriculture. Recruiters search for potential employees able to commit seasonally or long-term, physically capable of meeting strenuous duties, and dedicated to the development of successful farmsteads.

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Pathway & Trail Technician
City of Calgary - Calgary, AB
Job Description: Plan, implement and oversee seasonal pathways capital and operational projects (e.g. If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others,...read more.
City of Calgary 7 days ago

Warehouse Worker I (Canada) Temporary 3-6 month Contract
Terumo Medical Corporation - Toronto, ON
Job Description: At a distribution center this position is responsible for the receiving function, picking, packing and shipping customer orders and inventory integrity....read more.
Terumo Medical Corporation 30+ days ago

Zoo Labourers/Attendants - seasonal 2019
Assiniboine Park Conservancy - Winnipeg, MB
Job Description: Zoo Labourers/Attendants - Seasonal. We have a need for multiple seasonal Zoo Labourers/Attendants who will report to a Curator within Assiniboine Park Zoo....read more.
Assiniboine Park Conservancy 19 days ago

Organic Produce Delivery Driver (starting at $19/hr)
Mama Earth Organics - Toronto, ON
Job Description: Farm pickups (usually optional – before shifts or on weekends). We’re a socially motivated business that partners with local organic farms, suppliers and like...read more.
Mama Earth Organics 27 days ago

Warehouse Associate- Distribution center
Best Buy Canada - Brampton, ON
Job Description: Must be able to work Seasonal Full Time. Best Buy Canada is looking to hire Seasonal Warehouse Associates. What does a Best Buy Distribution Centre Warehouse...read more.
Best Buy Canada 27 days ago

Warehouse Associate - Toronto Blue Jays
Rogers Communications - Toronto, ON
Job Description: Picking, packing and shipping merchandise to all retail sales channels as required. At Rogers, we connect Canadians to a world of possibilities and the...read more.
Rogers Communications 30+ days ago

Park Caretaker
The City of Red Deer - Red Deer, AB
Job Description: This seasonal position provides a clean, safe and secure environment for users by performing required maintenance of assigned facilities, controlling patrons by...read more.
The City of Red Deer 13 days ago

Like Putting Things Together? Earn $27/hr Building IKEA Furniture!
TaskRabbit - Toronto, ON
Job Description: If you are a handy, smart, strong, hardworking, dedicated, friendly and entrepreneurial individual who is looking for a flexible part-time, full-time or...read more.
TaskRabbit 30+ days ago

Interior Decorating Consultant
POWERFUL HOME CONSTRUCTIONS LTD - Surrey, BC
Job Description: Job Search Results Interior Decorating Consultant POWERFUL HOME CONSTRUCTIONS LTD Salary: $22.10/Hourly Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Start Date: As soon as...read more.
POWERFUL HOME CONSTRUCTIONS LTD 30+ days ago

Seasonal Part-time & Full-time Servers
The Oakville Club - Oakville, ON
Job Description: We’re looking for friendly, hard-working servers to work for us in the private club industry starting May, through until Labour Day Weekend. The Oakville Club...read more.
The Oakville Club 30+ days ago

farm supervisor
J & D Agro Ltd. - Tuxford, SK - new
Job Description: Perform general farm duties; Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and...read more.
J & D Agro Ltd. 3 days ago

Farm Hand/Labourer
Domaine Triboulet Inc - Lake Country, BC
Job Description: We are looking for 1 part-time Farm Hand to help us few farming tasks for this spring:. We will eventually adopt biodynamic practices when we have completed the...read more.
Domaine Triboulet Inc 15 days ago

Guest Services Generalist
Alberta Parks - Edmonton, AB
Job Description: Guest Services Generalist - Seasonal is a term position, working 40 hours per week. Please send your resume and cover letter in one document with Guest Services...read more.
Alberta Parks 17 days ago

EWMC - Labourer I
City Of Edmonton - Edmonton, AB
Job Description: General cleaning of the site, including snow removal, litter picking and sweeping. EWMC - Labourer I up to 11 months....read more.
City Of Edmonton 4 days ago

Barista
Aritzia - Burlington, ON
Job Description: The Cafe is part of the new renovations and will be serving a full menu of espresso based beverages, and a rotating seasonal selection....read more.
Aritzia 15 days ago

Summer Seasonal Room Attendants, with staff accom and bonuses
Bellstar Hotels & Resorts - Golden, BC
Job Description: _*\*\* SIGNING BONUS\*\* free $100 value Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Summer unlimited Gondola sightseeing pass! *_*\*\*\*\*STAFF ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE ...read more.
Bellstar Hotels & Resorts 20 days ago

Golf Guest Services Attendant
True Key Hotels & Resorts - Radium Hot Springs, BC
Job Description: Setting up, stocking, picking and restocking the driving range. This course is set along the bluffs overlooking the Columbia River with views of the Purcell...read more.
True Key Hotels & Resorts 6 hours ago

Campground Hosts
Kananaskis Country Campgrounds - Kananaskis, AB
Job Description: These are summer seasonal positions. Kananaskis Country Campgrounds operates provincial campgrounds and group camping areas for Alberta Parks, throughout the...read more.
Kananaskis Country Campgrounds 30+ days ago

Events Security - Toronto Blue Jays
Rogers Communications - Toronto, ON
Job Description: This is a part-time seasonal role tied to the baseball season. If you enjoy being surrounded by baseball, these seasonal positions may be for you....read more.
Rogers Communications 30+ days ago

Fishing Vessel Deckhands
CB Island Fisheries - Richmond, BC
Job Description: Richmond, British Columbia. Full Time, Seasonal. Full time – Seasonal (6-month contract). Job Search Results....read more.
CB Island Fisheries 30+ days ago

Asphalt Personnel For 2019 Season
Rolling Rock Asphalt Ltd. - Edmonton, AB
Job Description: Full-time seasonal Tentative Start Date April/May. Rolling Rock Asphalt is seeking full time seasonal workers for the upcoming 2019 paving season....read more.
Rolling Rock Asphalt Ltd. 30+ days ago

heavy construction-equipment operator
Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. - Nisku, AB
Job Description: Terms of employment Seasonal Full time. Salary$$31 to $35HOUR hourly for 44 hours per week....read more.
Carmacks Enterprises Ltd. 20 days ago

Landscape Maintenance Labourers
Seasonal Impact Contracting Ltd. - Edmonton, AB
Job Description: Seasonal Impact Develops People. Seasonal Impact is more than a company, it’s a family. Reach Your Potential*....read more.
Seasonal Impact Contracting Ltd. 21 days ago

Finance Clerk - 2 Positions - Summer Seasonal
Exhibition Place - Toronto, ON
Job Description: JOB TYPE: Summer Seasonal HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours/wk. HOURLY RATE: $15.45 DURATION: May 1 to September 2, 2019 or June 1 to September 2, 2019 (please...read more.
Exhibition Place 19 days ago

heavy equipment operator
Island Coastal Services Ltd - Charlottetown, PE
Job Description: Terms of employment Seasonal Full time. Salary$$17.5 to $20.45HOUR hourly for 45 to 60 hours per week....read more.
Island Coastal Services Ltd 5 days ago

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Directory of Farms, Orchards, etc in or near British Columbia regions

Note: The information below is simply a list of farms, growers, or orchards in the British Columbia area. Being listed below does not necessarily mean that they are currently looking to hire labor. You should contact them to inquire about employment availabilities.

A and J Farms 26032 16 Ave, Aldergrove, BC V4W 2L4 604-856-4206 [email protected] Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Hazelnuts, Walnuts, Figs, Squash, Grapes, Plums, Tomatoes, Quail, Chicken, Eggs, Lamb	Abby Lane Farm 7233 Mays Rd, Duncan, BC V9L 6A6 250-709-5405 [email protected] Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Pumpkins, Squash, Gourds, Corn, Sunflowers, Eggs
Aldor Acres 8301 252nd St, Langley, BC V4W 1T1 Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Dairy, Pumpkins, Christmas Trees, Apples	Alouette Tree Farm 23083 132nd Ave, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 0A8 604-467-0100 Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Pumpkins, Blueberries, Christmas Trees, Seasonal Vegetables, Seasonal Fruits
ASH Berry Farm 3210 Royston Rd, Courtenay, BC V9N 9R3 250-336-8872 Harvest Time: May - August Main Crops: Strawberries	Bear Hill Blueberry Farm 5939 Bear Hill Rd, Victoria, BC V9E 2J3 250-652-1338 [email protected] Harvest Time: May - August Main Crops: Blueberries
Blue Haven Farm 2046 Idiens Way, Comox, BC V9N 3Y9 250-334-7964 [email protected] Harvest Time: May - August Main Crops: Blueberries	Clingan Blueberry Farm 24576 32 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 2J5 604-534-7360 [email protected] Harvest Time: May - September Main Crops: Blueberries
Covert Farms Organics 38614 107th St, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0 250-498-2731 Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Potatoes, Beets, Eggplant, Strawberries, Cherries, Grapes, Tomatoes, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables	Davison Orchards Country Village 3111 Davison Road, Vernon, BC V1H 1A2 250-549-3266 [email protected] Harvest Time: May - October Main Crops: Cherries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Apricots, Peaches, Apples, Beans, Peas, Peppers, Cucumbers, Squash, Pumpkins, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables
Deane Farms 1275 Carson Rd, Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 250-442-3400 Harvest Time: April - October Main Crops: Corn, Tomatoes, Peppers, Melons, Bedding Plants, Vegetables Transplants, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables	DFG Blueberries 11071 Blundell Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 1L4 604-273-5829 [email protected] Harvest Time: June - October Main Crops: Organic Blueberries
Dickinson Family Farm 17208 Bentley Rd, Summerland, BC VOH 1Z3 Harvest Time: May - October Main Crops: Cherries, Peaches, Plums, Apricots, Pears	Driediger Farms 7361 240th St, Langley, BC V1M 3P8 604-888-1685 [email protected] Harvest Time: May - September Main Crops: Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Currants
Dudink’s Garden & U-Pick Berry Farm 2219 Gomerich Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1R8 250-740-0302 [email protected] Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Strawberries, Potatoes, Beets, Chard, Spinach, Cabbages, Roses, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables, Nursery Plants	Emma Lea Farms 2727 Westham Island Rd, Delta, BC V4K 3N2 604-946-8216 Harvest Time: May - October Main Crops: Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Tayberries, Boysenberries, Blackberries, Beans, Peas, Cabbages, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables
Formosa Nursery 12617 203rd St, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 4A1 604-465-3359 [email protected] Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Organic Blueberries, Persimmons, Apples, Plums, Grapes, Cherries, Pears, Seasonal Fruits, Nursery Plants, Trees, Shrubs	Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm 49350 Prairie Central Rd, Chilliwack, BC V2P 6H3 604-794-3999 [email protected] Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Organic Carrots, Beets, Zucchini, Squash, Beans, Cucumbers, Potatoes, Lettuces, Kale, Corn, Chard, Blueberries, Strawberries, Beef, Eggs
Gatzke Orchards 15686 Hwy 97, Oyama, BC V4V 2G4 250-548-3444 Harvest Time: May - October Main Crops: Peaches, Apples, Strawberries, Blueberries, Seasonal Fruits	Hanna & Hanna Orchards 3181 11th Ave NE, Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2S8 250-832-4574 [email protected] Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Apples, Seasonal Fruits, Nursery Plants
Hoodoo Ranch 9730 Hwy 8, Spences Bridge, BC V0K 2L0 250-458-2441 [email protected] Harvest Time: May - October Main Crops: Organic Cherries, Apricots, Apples, Pears, Peaches, Seasonal Fruits, Seaosnal Vegetables	Krause Berry Farms 6179 248th St, Langley, BC V4W 1C3 Harvest Time: May - November Main Crops: Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Beans, Corn, Potatoes
Le Coteau Farms 304 Walton Pl, Victoria, BC V9E 2A4 250-658-5888 [email protected] Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Nursery Plants, Bedding Plants, Trees, Blueberries	Maan Farms 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7N4 604-864-5723 [email protected] Harvest Time: March - November Main Crops: Blueberries, Strawberries, Seasonal Vegetables, Seasonal Fruits
McClintock’s Farm 3419 Dove Creek Rd, Courtenay, BC V9J 1P3 250-334-4562 Harvest Time: May - August Main Crops: Raspberries, Blueberries	No. 5 BlueBerry Farm 7040 No.5 Rd, Richmond, BC V6Y 2V2 604-836-7888 [email protected] Harvest Time: June - October Main Crops: Organic Blueberries
North Arm Farm 1888 Sea to Sky Hwy 99, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 604-894-5379 [email protected] Harvest Time: April - January Main Crops: Apples, Cherries, Plums, Peaches, Apricots, Spinach, Garlic, Squash, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables	Paynter's Fruit Market 3687 Paynter Rd, Westbank, BC V4T 1R1 250-768-7313 [email protected] Harvest Time: May - October Main Crops: Cherries, Apples, Tomatoes, Peppers, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables
Rondriso Farms 8390 172nd St, Surrey, BC V4N 3G4 604-574-5585 [email protected] Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Beets, Broccoli, Pumpkins, Cabbages, Potatoes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Seasonal Vegetables, Beef	Shamrock Farm 2276 Anderton Rd, Comox-Strathcona B, BC V9M 4B2 250-339-1671 [email protected] Harvest Time: May - October Main Crops: Lavender, Garlic, Apples, Pumpkins, Honey, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables
Surrey Farms 5180 152nd St, Surrey, BC V3S 0L2 604-574-1390 [email protected] Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Hazelnuts, Plums, Cherries, Onions, Lettuces, Spinach, Zucchini, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables, Flowers, Nursery Plants	The Apple Barn - Taves Family Farm 333 Gladwin Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 5Y1 Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Apples, Christmas Trees, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables
Thorncrest Farms 451 Arnold Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 1S4 604-852-5736 [email protected] Harvest Time: May - October Main Crops: Gooseberries, Currants	Vantreight Farms 8277 Central Saanich Rd, Saanichton, BC V8M 1T7 250-652-7777 [email protected] Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Daffodils, Gladiolas, Tulips, Strawberries, Lettuces, Radishes, Squash, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables, Flower Bulbs
Willow View Farms 288 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8A2 Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Potatoes, Apples, Seasonal Fruits, Seasonal Vegetables