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Prince Edward Island Picking Jobs |
Prince Edward Island Farm Work - Harvest and Seasonal Jobs
Nicknamed the Garden Province due to its rich soil and abundant farms, Prince Edward Island's dominant industry is agriculture. There are nearly 1,500 crop and livestock farms on approximately 594,000 acres of land across the province. Potatoes represent the most plentiful crop, with 50% of the total agricultural yield, which equates to approximately $200 million CAD annually. Many PEI farms grow wheat, grain corn, oats, barley, and oilseed in rotation with potato crops. The province also produces a diverse array of fruits and vegetables.
Located off the coast of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island enjoys a milder climate than the Canadian mainland due to the warm waters off the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The spring, summer, and fall months make up the prime farming season, and a combination of warm summers and cool, wet winters create premium growing conditions.
Prince Edward Island farmers generate a varied assortment of crops and raise several breeds of livestock. Blueberries are the most abundant fruit grown, along with strawberries, apples, raspberries, and cranberries. Vegetables also serve as important cash crops. Vegetables grown on local farms include carrots, cabbage, onions, and cauliflower. Forty percent of the island’s farms produce beef. Around 180 dairy farms operate on the island and range in size from 20 to 200 milk-producing cows.
The island consists primarily of small farms; however, several commercial farms also operate there. Larger, modernized farms on Prince Edward Island utilize industrial farming techniques, while the smaller farms still require workers to perform picking jobs. The mix of small, family-owned and commercial farms ensures the availability of both entry-level farm jobs and work for skilled farming professionals. In fact, over three percent of the island's total population live on farms.
Job seekers find both part-time and full-time employment. Fruit and vegetable pickers and canners are common entry-level jobs, and individuals filling these positions generally make $10.50 CAD in hourly wages. Common duties include sorting and packing fruits and vegetables and picking row and orchard crops. Workers also load and unload crates, farming supplies, and produce. Other agricultural jobs requiring additional training or schooling include agronomist, veterinarian, horticulturalist, truck driver, mechanic, and agricultural engineer.
Individuals interested in filling careers in the farming industry should look to the apprenticeship program offered by the PEI Agriculture Sector Council. Funded by a grant, the apprenticeship teaches job hopefuls how to use and maintain farm equipment, food safety, and pesticides, with additional emphasis on soil and nutrient management as well as general farm management. Dedicated workers can visit the council's website to fill out online applications and begin careers in the Prince Edward Island agricultural industry.
Canada Job Listings:
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Farm Hand/Labourer
Jackson Farm & Ranch Ltd - Medicine Hat, AB
Job Description: Progressive farm is located close to Medicine Hat. Regular maintenance and mechanical aptitude required on farm to operate equipment.read more.
Jackson Farm & Ranch Ltd 30+ days ago
Assistant Director (EX-01), Business and Accounting Division, Prince Edward Island Tax Centre (TC)/Tax Services Office (TSO)
Canada Revenue Agency - Summerside, PE - new
Job Description: Willingness to relocate to Prince Edward Island. You must indicate your mobility to Prince Edward Island if you do not reside within commuting distance.read more.
Canada Revenue Agency 3 days ago
Progressive, Large Scale Grain Farm Agronomist
Hebert Grain Ventures - Fairlight, SK
Job Description: Searching for candidate with experience in grain farm and oil seed._. _Currently recruiting a full time or part-time Agronomist for our farm operations.read more.
Hebert Grain Ventures 4 days ago
General Farm Worker (Seasonal Farm Labour (8431)
Rocky Mountain Show Jumping LTD - De Winton, AB
Job Description: Haying equipment, Farm truck, Manure spreader, Tractor, Loader, Irrigation pumps and equipment. Feed and tend horses for Show Jumping competition, Operate and…read more.
Rocky Mountain Show Jumping LTD 30+ days ago
Horse farm hand
Beau Valley Stables - Didsbury, AB
Job Description: This is a thoroughbred breeding farm. Turning out horses, cleaning barns, helping with breeding and foaling, hauling hay, feed and general farm duties.read more.
Beau Valley Stables 5 days ago
Farm / General Labourer
Canadian Rockies Hemp Corp - Bruderheim, AB
Job Description: Farm / General Labourer - Job Summary*. Operate farm and heavy machinery. Seeking a skilled, reliable general labourer to join our growing company.read more.
Canadian Rockies Hemp Corp 19 days ago
MATE
City of Toronto - Toronto, ON
Job Description: Hourly Rate and Wage Grade: $31.26 - $34.26, TF4029 (wage grade 8). 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. - Weekends, Statutory Holidays and Eve.read more.
City of Toronto 13 days ago
Farm Hand/Labourer
Windhaven Holsteins - Vernon, BC
Job Description: Farm hand needed on dairy farm 5 afternoons a week Three hour shifts $18-20 per hour No experience necessary Perfect for student.read more.
Windhaven Holsteins 4 days ago
Parks Interpreters and Communicators - Seasonal Wage Opportunities
Government of Alberta - Canada - new
Job Description: These are seasonal wage opportunities. Do you love sharing your passion for the outdoors with others? Then we have a fantastic summer job for you!read more.
Government of Alberta 3 days ago
General Farm Worker
Randy Bohun Farm - Richard, SK
Job Description: Maintain farm yard and buildings. Randy Bohun Farm, which also owns and operates Sunset Road Seeds, is currently looking for 3 General Farm Labourers to join…read more.
Randy Bohun Farm 5 days ago
general farm worker
Ben & Donna Walter Farms Ltd. - Magrath, AB
Job Description: No degree, certificate or diploma. 7 months to less than 1 year. Grain, oil and forage crop. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops.read more.
Ben & Donna Walter Farms Ltd. 12 days ago
FISHING LODGE HIRING FOR 2020 SEASON
Arctic Lodges - Reindeer Lake, SK
Job Description: Seasonal position beginning early June - early September. Try something new this summer! Save money and escape the hussle of the city by working in the…read more.
Arctic Lodges 30+ days ago
Foot Passenger Ticket Agent
BC Ferries - Nanaimo, BC
Job Description: “We connect communities and customers to the people and places important in their lives”. At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in…read more.
BC Ferries 6 days ago
Farm Worker
Hulme Agra Products Inc - MacGregor, MB
Job Description: Hulme Agra Products is seeking a full time permanent employee to work on a grain farm at MacGregor, MB. The candidate must be in good physical condition and…read more.
Hulme Agra Products Inc 14 days ago
Animal Attendants-Farm
African Lion Safari - Ontario
Job Description: Duties can include cleaning & disinfecting animal quarters, handling hay & grain products to assist in feeding livestock, assisting in repairs of fencing and…read more.
African Lion Safari 14 months ago
Farm Hand/Labourer
Frigs Farm - Petersfield, MB - new
Job Description: Farm experience (preferred, not required). Working with animals (cattle, sheep.). Operating machinery (tractors, skidsteer, etc.).read more.
Frigs Farm 3 days ago
Online Chat Representative (Prince Edward Island)
IO Solutions Call Centre - Charlottetown, PE
Job Description: Benefit from incredible advantages such as a competitive salary, 100% reimbursement of public transportation fees and a stimulating work environment in our…read more.
IO Solutions Call Centre 5 months ago
Farm Labourer
Lowenberg Acres Ltd - Grenfell, SK
Job Description: Stone picker, seeder operator, sprayer operator, harvest crew, yard maintenance, shop work, mechanical ability an asset. Long hours required for this job.read more.
Lowenberg Acres Ltd 21 days ago
Farm Worker
Lonesome Pine Cattle Co - St. Michael, AB
Job Description: Other farm duties as required. In St Michael, AB is currently looking for 1 "Farm Workers" to start employment as soon as possible. Box 119 Clyde, AB T0G 0P0.read more.
Lonesome Pine Cattle Co 10 days ago
Supervisor, Parks Forestry
City of Oshawa - Oshawa, ON
Job Description: Recruiting, supervising and training both full-time and seasonal staff. City of Oshawa, located just a short 30-minute drive from Toronto, is a progressive city…read more.
City of Oshawa 13 days ago
Farm Worker
Family farm operation - Cremona, AB
Job Description: Operating and maintaining farm equipment, combines, balers, tractors etc. General maintenance around the farm, Fixing fence, waterers etc.read more.
Family farm operation 30+ days ago
Member – All regional divisions
Parole Board of Canada - Canada
Job Description: Atlantic Region (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland/Labrador – regional office in Moncton, New Brunswick).read more.
Parole Board of Canada 4 hours ago
Farm Equipment Operator
Lakeside Dairy Ltd - Sturgeon County, AB
Job Description: Experience operating all necessary equipment involved in grain farming. Job will require maitenance and operation of Seeding, Tillage, Spraying and Harvesting.read more.
Lakeside Dairy Ltd 27 days ago
Farm Apprentice 2020
Camp Amy Molson - Montréal, QC
Job Description: The Farm Team consists of the Farm Director, Farm Educator, Entrepreneurship Coordinator, and Farm Apprentice. Farm Director and Camp Director, Camp Amy Molson.read more.
Camp Amy Molson 12 months ago
Research Scientists
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Canada
Job Description: The impression we make can be seen from the farmer to the consumer and through all phases of producing, processing and marketing of farm, food and bio-based…read more.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada 9 months ago
Directory of Farms, Orchards, etc in or near Prince Edward Island regions
Note: The information below is simply a list of farms, growers, or orchards in the Prince Edward Island 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.
| Arlington Orchards Orchard Lane, Route 167, Arlington, PE C0B 1Y0 902-831-2965 Harvest Time: August - October Main Crops: Apples, Pears, Plums, and Pumpkins |
Balderston's Farm Market 11057 Trans Canada Hwy, Stratford, PE C1B 2R5 902-566-3276 Harvest Time: June - October Main Crops: Strawberries and Blueberries |
| Berry Patch 11860 St Peters Rd, Mt Stewart, PE C0A 1T0 902-676-2945 Harvest Time: June - August Main Crops: Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blueberries |
Blue Acre Farms 15623 Route 14, RR 2, Tignish, PE C0B 2B0 902-882-3410 Harvest Time: August - September Main Crops: Blueberries |
| Coffin’s Berry Farm 2255 Dromore RD Rte. 21 / RR#3, Mount Stewart, PE C0A 1T0 902-6762975 Harvest Time: July - August Main Crops: Strawberries and Raspberries |
Howatt’s Fruit Farm Tyron Point Road, Route 10, Albany, PE C0B 902-658-2170 Harvest Time: July-October Main Crops: Strawberries and Apples |
| I.C. Quality Produce Charlottetown, PE C1A 902-961-2153 Harvest Time: June - August Main Crops: Raspberries |
MacInnis Brothers Farms 5775 St. Peters Rd - Rte. 2, RR 3, St. Peters Bay, PE C0A 2A0 902-61-2599 Harvest Time: July - August Main Crops: Strawberries |
| MacPhee's Orchard Launching Road, Route 311, Woodville Mills, Cardigan, PE C0A 1G0 902-583-3203 Harvest Time: August - October Main Crops: Apples and Pumpkins |
Marten's Market 4458 Murray Harbour Rd - Route 24, RR 3, Belfast, PE C0A 1A0 902-651-2642 Harvest Time: June - September Main Crops: Strawberries, Blueberries, and Raspberries |
| Nabuurs Gardens 4986 Hwy A a Macdonald, Lot 52, PE C0A 902-838-4510 Harvest Time: June - August Main Crops: Strawberries |
Penny’s Farm and Garden 5145 Trans-Canada Highway, Belfast, PE C0A 1A0 902-659-2936 Harvest Time: June - August Main Crops: Strawberries |
| Rennie’s U-pic Weldon Rennie RR #2 Elmsdale, PE C0B 1K0 902-853-2667 Harvest Time: June - August Main Crops: Strawberries |
Ray Stewarts Farm 552 Keppoch Rd, Stratford, PE C1B 2T2 902-569-3451 Harvest Time: June - August Main Crops: Strawberries and Raspberries |
| Veinot's Organic Gardens Route 216, Vernon Bridge, PE C0A 902-651-2092 Harvest Time: June - August Main Crops: Strawberries, Raspberries, and Seasonal Vegetables |
Wheatley’s Raspberries 630 Suffolk Rd, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7J7 902-566-5606 Harvest Time: July - August Main Crops: Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, and Black Currants |
