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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Farm Hand/Labourer
Toprock Farms Ltd. - Perth, ON
Job Description: Dairy Farm seeking reliable general farm labourer /dairy herdsperson. Operate and Maintain Farm Machinery and Equipment. Duties include but not limited to:read more.
Toprock Farms Ltd. 4 days ago

Seasonal Gift Basket Assembly & Packaging
The Gift Group - Scarborough, ON
Job Description: \*\*This is a full time Seasonal position\*\**. We are looking for individuals who are creative and energetic. Packaging tasks are also part of the job.read more.
The Gift Group 23 hours ago

Gift Basket Assembly & Packaging
The Gift Group - Scarborough, ON - new
Job Description: \*\*This is a full time Seasonal position\*\**. We are looking for individuals who are creative and energetic. Packaging tasks are also part of the job.read more.
The Gift Group 3 days ago

Warehouse Operator
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd - Cottam, ON
Job Description: Are you looking for a hands-on opportunity supporting local farms and farm families in your community to expand their participation in the Agri-Food Value Chain…read more.
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd 12 days ago

greenhouse worker
Klassen Greenhouse Farms Inc. - Cottam, ON
Job Description: No degree, certificate or diploma. Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Report signs of insect or disease damage. Assist in pruning trees, shrubs and plants.read more.
Klassen Greenhouse Farms Inc. 30+ days ago

Seasonal Sales, Cashier and Stock Associates
COACH - Halton Hills, ON
Job Description: Coach at the Toronto Premium Outlet is looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our team this Holiday season.read more.
COACH 30 days ago

Farm Labourer
Hendrix Genetics Ltd. - St. George Brant, ON
Job Description: As a Farm Labourer you will be working with team members in egg collection, completing general barn duties which involves feeding and bedding, maintaining and…read more.
Hendrix Genetics Ltd. 30+ days ago

Horse care and barn worker full or part time
Grass Stables - Greater Toronto Area, ON
Job Description: Grass Stables is looking to hire. We are a boarding facility located at 2000 Davis Drive West, King On. We offer a great working environment, quality equipment…read more.
Grass Stables 13 days ago

Contact Centre Associate
The YMCA of Greater Toronto - Toronto, ON - new
Job Description: Flexibility regarding assigned work schedule (shifts will be afternoons and evenings, with seasonal summer weekend work). Knowledge of CLASS system is an asset.read more.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto 2 days ago

Farm Hand/Maintenance Person for Horse Farm
Carousel Ridge Ltd - Sherwood Park, AB
Job Description: Busy horse farm is looking for a reliable person to work full time. Position is starting January 1 2020 and will finish June 30 2020 to cover a maternity leave.read more.
Carousel Ridge Ltd 24 days ago

Temporary Holiday Market Booth Manager
The G.O.o.D Sweets - Toronto, ON
Job Description: This is a seasonal position with the possibility of being hired on as permanent staff afterward.⁠. Do you love the magic of the Holidays?!read more.
The G.O.o.D Sweets 14 days ago

General Production - Full Time - London, ON.
Cargill - London, ON
Job Description: Execute day-to-day activities including but not limited to, cutting, packaging, picking, sorting & moving product. While performing the duties of.read more.
Cargill 13 months ago

CLERK I - PARKS
City of Brampton - Brampton, ON
Job Description: Records applications and co-ordinates the recruitment of part time seasonal staff. Exciting things are happening at the City of Brampton.read more.
City of Brampton 6 days ago

Intake Assistant
MEOW Foundation - Calgary, AB
Job Description: Driving to and from veterinary appointments and foster homes, setting and picking up humane traps, receiving food and litter shipments and extra care and…read more.
MEOW Foundation 26 days ago

Seasonal Help - Printed Photo Products Group - Weekend Shifts
FUJIFILM - Mississauga, ON
Job Description: We are currently accepting resumes for seasonal help working at the Fujifilm Canada location in Mississauga where we produce these fun and creative products…read more.
FUJIFILM 30+ days ago

farm manager
King Cole Ducks Limited - Newmarket, ON
Job Description: Manage overall operation of farm. Maintain farm machinery, equipment and buildings. Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.read more.
King Cole Ducks Limited 10 days ago

Part Time Warehouse Worker
Pet Valu - Toronto, ON
Job Description: Mastery premiums for achieving and maintaining high picking standards. Select stock according to store order sheet picking and packing instructions.read more.
Pet Valu 30+ days ago

General Farm Labourer
Gatzke Orchard - Lake Country, BC
Job Description: _Seasonal Farm Labourer beginning May 2020_. _\*Previous experience picking is an asset_. _Gatzke Orchard is a Heritage Farm located in Lake Country BC.read more.
Gatzke Orchard 30+ days ago

Seasonal Sales Associate (DAY TIME ONLY)
Bath & Body Works (Squareone) - Mississauga, ON
Job Description: This is for a seasonal (contract) holiday sales associate starting Nov to January. We are looking for mature individuals who loves customer service.read more.
Bath & Body Works (Squareone) 17 days ago

farm supervisor
Canadian Nature Roots LTD. - Stratford, PE
Job Description: Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed. Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and harvesting labourers.read more.
Canadian Nature Roots LTD. 30+ days ago

Farm Worker/Labourer
Foothills Nurseries LTD. - Indus, AB
Job Description: Outdoor Farm Work, Physically Fit Required. Related Farm Tasks, Straightening Trees and Staking. Seasonal From April to November 2020, Mon-Fri 44 Hours a week.read more.
Foothills Nurseries LTD. 30+ days ago

Preschool Teacher Trainee (Casual, On-Call)
Langara College - Vancouver, BC - new
Job Description: Knowledge of the legislation and regulations governing child care facilities and programs in the Province of British Columbia. 4:30PM on December 20, 2019.read more.
Langara College 3 days ago

Part Time Seasonal Delivery Walkers
UPS Canada - Edmonton, AB
Job Description: Is currently looking for *Seasonal Part-time Delivery Walkers *within the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas including St.read more.
UPS Canada 10 days ago

Associate Scientist - Drug Discovery
Nuvis Technologies Inc. - Mississauga, ON
Job Description: Should be able to independently process Cryo-EM data including particle picking, 2D image classification, re-construction of 3-D images and refinement using…read more.
Nuvis Technologies Inc. 17 days ago

Public Information Officer I
City of Edmonton - Edmonton, AB
Job Description: The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West…read more.
City of Edmonton 4 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