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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Postal Clerk - Holiday Season from Nov 15 to Jan 15
Canada Post - Victoria, BC
Job Description: British Columbia (CA-BC). Seasonal jobs with Canada Post. Job Requisition Id:....read more.
Canada Post 30+ days ago

Harvest 2017 Farm Workers Required
D K Family Farms Inc. - Regina, SK
Job Description: Our Farm located near Regina is in search of 2 full time and 3 seasonal part time farm equipment and truck operators. D K Family Farms Inc....read more.
D K Family Farms Inc. 30+ days ago

WIRELESS TEST ENGINEER
Techlink Network Solutions - Toronto, ON
Job Description: AWS Device Farm. T he selected candidate will support customer projects in the deployment of voice, data, and/or video infrastructure technology....read more.
Techlink Network Solutions 30+ days ago

BBW Sales Support - Seasonal - PICKERING TOWN CENTRE
Bath & Body Works - Pickering, ON
Job Description: Individual contributor position responsible for supporting the business through the ability to flex into multiple roles including selling, cashiering,...read more.
Bath & Body Works 30+ days ago

Experienced collector (Call center)
ARO Inc - Markham, ON
Job Description: With offices located in Montreal (corporate headquarters)- Quebec, Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna- British Columbia, Markham and Burlington- Ontario .We...read more.
ARO Inc 30+ days ago

Administrative Assistant
Canadian Security Intelligence Service - Ottawa, ON
Job Description: British Columbia Region - English Essential (EE/AE). Burnaby (British Columbia). The incumbent of the position has the following responsibilities:....read more.
Canadian Security Intelligence Service 30+ days ago

Sales Manager
MATT & NAT - Montréal, QC
Job Description: Job Description Working under the direct supervision of the President as part of an integrated team, yours will be a blended role which will see you: -Manage...read more.
MATT & NAT 17 days ago

Administrative Assistant
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) - Burnaby, BC - new
Job Description: BCIT alumni are everywhere, conquering today's complex world, and developing new solutions to build a better tomorrow. This is why BCIT alumni - now 170,000...read more.
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) 2 days ago

Administrative Assistant
University of British Columbia - Vancouver, BC - new
Job Description: This position provides complex event and administrative support to the Ceremonies & Events Office team on the coordination and execution of a variety of...read more.
University of British Columbia 3 days ago

Organic Foods Packer Position, Mama Earth (starting at $15/hr)
Mama Earth Organics - Toronto, ON
Job Description: Mama Earth Organics partners with local organic farms and like-minded local businesses and artisans in Toronto....read more.
Mama Earth Organics 4 days ago

Organic Produce Delivery Driver (starting at $17/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 19 days ago

Dove Handler for releases at events
Release a dove - Toronto, ON
Job Description: Picking up Doves from East end loft. Seeking a Dove handler for Dove releases at funerals, weddings and special events....read more.
Release a dove 30+ days ago

Seasonal Customer Service Agent
Lush Cosmetics - Vancouver, BC
Job Description: Seasonal Customer Service Agent. We are looking for outgoing, detail oriented individuals to join our Vancouver Customer Service team on a seasonal basis...read more.
Lush Cosmetics 16 days ago

Warehouse Associate- Day Shift
United Natural Foods Inc. - Richmond, BC
Job Description: Including picking, receiving, stocking, product consolidation & replenishment, pallet building, etc. The working shift for this position is Monday to Friday...read more.
United Natural Foods Inc. 11 days ago

Wind Farm Site Manager Assistant
Dufferin Wind Power Inc. - Melancthon, ON - new
Job Description: To support Wind Farm Manager for the day-to-day operations of the Wind Farm. Wind Farm Site Manager/Vice President....read more.
Dufferin Wind Power Inc. 3 days ago

Pharmacy Assistant
Baxter - Mississauga, ON
Job Description: Description Support CIVA Pharmacy operations through proper GMP documentation, picking, component sanitization, product inspection, labeling and packaging...read more.
Baxter 30+ days ago

Primary Worker/Kimisinaw CX-02: Various Regions - Inventory
Government of Canada - Canada
Job Description: Edmonton (Alberta), Abbotsford (British Columbia), Truro (Nova Scotia), Joliette (Québec), Maple Creek (Saskatchewan). Correctional Service Canada....read more.
Government of Canada 20 days ago

Ranch Hand
Bast Farms - Macklin, SK
Job Description: Family farm requires full time ranch worker for cow-calf operation near Macklin, SK to start immediately. Duties mainly include working with cattle (feeding,...read more.
Bast Farms 30+ days ago

Part/Full Time Seasonal Help
Select Sports - Kitchener, ON
Job Description: We are also hiring seasonal full time labor work. We are hiring part time seasonal sales staff to work from Nov-March. Calling all skiers and snowboarders!...read more.
Select Sports 20 days ago

Evening Support Worker (Relief)
Good Shepherd Ministries - Toronto, ON
Job Description: Screening clients at registration to ensure they are not under the influence of recreational drug, or to check if they have been denied access to overnight...read more.
Good Shepherd Ministries 30+ days ago

Conestoga Mall, Waterloo – Seasonal Retail Team Members
Saje Natural Wellness - Waterloo, ON
Job Description: As a Seasonal Team Member, you are an essential part of the team and the Community Member experience every day....read more.
Saje Natural Wellness 30+ days ago

Clinical Information Specialist ~ Health Informatics (Registered Nurse)
Fraser Health - Surrey, BC
Job Description: Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC). We currently have an opportunity for a Clinical Information Specialist...read more.
Fraser Health 30+ days ago

Sales Associate – Vancouver, Nordstroms
SAINT LAURENT (via DistrictR.com) - Vancouver, BC
Job Description: Company: SAINT LAURENT via DistrictR.com Location: North America-Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver Sales Associate – Vancouver, Nordstroms MAIN...read more.
SAINT LAURENT (via DistrictR.com) 30+ days ago

Activity Worker (Part-time)
Senior Persons Living Connected - Scarborough, ON - new
Job Description: Maintains the cleanliness and tidiness of the program area at all times and decorates for seasonal celebrations....read more.
Senior Persons Living Connected 2 days ago

Activity Worker
Senior Persons Living Connected - Scarborough, ON
Job Description: Maintains the cleanliness and tidiness of the program area at all times and decorates for seasonal celebrations....read more.
Senior Persons Living Connected 30+ 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 info@aandjfarms.com 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 info@abbylanefarm.com 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 eschulz@shaw.ca Harvest Time: May - August Main Crops: Blueberries
Blue Haven Farm 2046 Idiens Way, Comox, BC V9N 3Y9 250-334-7964 info@homestead.com Harvest Time: May - August Main Crops: Blueberries	Clingan Blueberry Farm 24576 32 Ave, Langley, BC V2Z 2J5 604-534-7360 lucyclingan@hotmail.ca 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 info@davisonorchards.ca 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 info@dfgblueberries.com 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 bestberries@driedigerfarms.com 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 nmdudink@shaw.ca 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 info@formosanursery.com 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 farm@forstbauer.com 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 hanna@sunwave.net Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Apples, Seasonal Fruits, Nursery Plants
Hoodoo Ranch 9730 Hwy 8, Spences Bridge, BC V0K 2L0 250-458-2441 hoodooranch@lookieloo.net 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 farms@lecoteau.com Harvest Time: Year Round Main Crops: Nursery Plants, Bedding Plants, Trees, Blueberries	Maan Farms 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7N4 604-864-5723 maanfarms@gmail.com 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 thiheng@hotmail.com Harvest Time: June - October Main Crops: Organic Blueberries
North Arm Farm 1888 Sea to Sky Hwy 99, Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 604-894-5379 info@northarmfarm.com 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 info@payntersfruitmarket.ca 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 rondriso@gmail.com 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 farrell8@telus.net 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 info@surreyfarms.ca 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 gary@thorncrestfarms.com Harvest Time: May - October Main Crops: Gooseberries, Currants	Vantreight Farms 8277 Central Saanich Rd, Saanichton, BC V8M 1T7 250-652-7777 ryan@daffodil.com 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