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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Seasonal Warehouse Team Member
Amazon.com - Calgary, AB - new
Job Description: High school, GED, or equivalent diploma. Candidates must be 18 years or older for safety purposes. Overnight, Early Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend.read more.
Amazon.com 2 days ago

orchard worker
Creasy's Apple Dabble Farms - Picton, ON
Job Description: Work site environment Outdoors Tasks Harvest crops Equipment and machinery experience Tractor Transportation/travel information Own transportation Work…read more.
Creasy's Apple Dabble Farms 17 hours ago

Egg Collection/Farm Hand Worker
Mandalay Farm-Little Red Hen Eggs - Whitehorse, YT
Job Description: Farm Hand-Duties: To support day to day farm operations (outside), experience operating farm equipment/machinery and working on farm essential.read more.
Mandalay Farm-Little Red Hen Eggs 25 days ago

Vans Sales Associate (Granville, British Columbia, Canada)
Vans - Vancouver, BC
Job Description: Build sales by maintaining a consumer centric mindset and using selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.read more.
Vans 5 days ago

Customer Service Representative - Alberta & British Columbia (Virtual position)
TELUS - Salmon Arm, BC
Job Description: *Candidate must be residing in Alberta or British Columbia - Virtual position. You will actively engage with stakeholders and partner teams to deliver…read more.
TELUS 30+ days ago

harvest worker
New GMF - Ashburn, ON
Job Description: Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Sort and pack fruits and vegetables. Public transportation is not available.read more.
New GMF 19 days ago

Fish Farm Workers
Creative Salmon Company Limited - Tofino, BC
Job Description: We operate year-round with no seasonal layoffs. Feeding and caring for aquaculture stocks. Operating, maintaining and cleaning equipment.read more.
Creative Salmon Company Limited 30+ days ago

Order Picker
Uline - Milton, ON
Job Description: High school diploma or equivalent. Replenish picking locations and unload trailers. As an Order Picker, work independently to compile and ship orders.read more.
Uline 5 days ago

Online Tutor in Alberta and British Columbia
TutorONE - Calgary, AB
Job Description: Bachelor's degree or higher is a requirement *. Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). Part-time hours: 3 per week.read more.
TutorONE 7 days ago

General Labourer
Colas - Whitehorse, YT
Job Description: The laborer will work closely with the rakerman in providing a quality mat between the paver and the roller. Responsible for maintaining the quality of the mat…read more.
Colas 4 days ago

Restaurant Team Member - Crew (3736 - South Surrey)
Chipotle - Surrey, BC
Job Description: Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select degrees or up to $5,250/year). Free food (yes, really FREE). Medical, dental, and vision insurance.read more.
Chipotle 20 days ago

Seasonal Air Walker - Sydney
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - Sydney, NS - new
Job Description: This position assists UPS Package Drivers with deliveries and pick ups of UPS packages at UPS drop boxes and customer locations along a specified route.read more.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 3 days ago

Farm Supervisor (NOC 8252)
Flat Creek Farms - Whitehorse, YT
Job Description: Education No degree, certificate or diploma. Maintain quality control and production records; Co-ordinate and supervise the work of general farm workers and…read more.
Flat Creek Farms 17 days ago

FARM LABOURER
Nishan Singh Brar, Kiranjeet Kaur Brar - Winfield, BC
Job Description: No degree, certificate or diploma. Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.read more.
Nishan Singh Brar, Kiranjeet Kaur Brar 14 hours ago

Seasonal Farm Labourer
Island Holdings Limited - New Annan, PE
Job Description: No experience required, however mechanical aptitude and previous experience working in farm operations would be considered an asset.read more.
Island Holdings Limited 30+ days ago

Armed Guards and Drivers
Brinks - Calgary, AB - new
Job Description: Available for various shifts at least two days per week – day, evening or weekend shifts. Use your safety and security orientation to ensure a safe environment…read more.
Brinks 3 days ago

farm labourer
Amandeep Singh Boparai Ranbir Boparai - Abbotsford, BC - new
Job Description: Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.read more.
Amandeep Singh Boparai Ranbir Boparai 2 days ago

Armed Guard
Brinks - Winnipeg, MB
Job Description: Available for various shifts at least two days per week – day, evening or weekend shifts. Qualified applicants with recent industry training and related ATC…read more.
Brinks 30+ days ago

Greenhouse/Farm Worker . Farm Labourer. Seasonal.
Stokdijk Greenhouses - Beaver Brook, NS
Job Description: Tasks include: picking, packing, crop/ plant maintenance, cleaning, record keeping, weeding, farm maintenance, and general farm tasks.read more.
Stokdijk Greenhouses 13 months ago

General Labour -Stuffing
Maple Lodge Farms - Brampton, ON
Job Description: $1,000 sign on bonus ! Retention bonus- 6months-$500 And 9 months-$1000. Weekly pay meaning you get paid every Friday! Keeping a clean work space.read more.
Maple Lodge Farms 14 hours ago

farm labourer
Algoma Orchards Corp. - Newcastle, ON
Job Description: Work site environment Outdoors At heights Wet/damp Noisy Dusty Hot Cold/refrigerated Tasks Hand harvesting vegetables Type of crops Apples Work conditions and…read more.
Algoma Orchards Corp. 13 days ago

Drillers, Derrickhands, Motorhands, Floorhands and Leasehands
Predator Drilling - Red Deer County, AB
Job Description: This work requires you to work away from home for extended periods, in extreme temperatures. Preference will be given to candidates that have previous rig…read more.
Predator Drilling 4 days ago

FACTORY HELPER
A&H Stone Ltd - Richmond, BC
Job Description: Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually or using powered equipment. Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.read more.
A&H Stone Ltd 5 days ago

Driver Helper - Kanata
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - Kanata, ON - new
Job Description: This part-time seasonal position assists UPS Package Drivers with deliveries and pick-ups of UPS packages at UPS drop boxes and customer locations in the Kanata…read more.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 2 hours ago

Driver Helper - Nepean
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - Kanata, ON - new
Job Description: This part-time seasonal position assists UPS Package Drivers with deliveries and pick-ups of UPS packages at UPS drop boxes and customer locations in the Nepean…read more.
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE 2 hours 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