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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.
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Sidewalk Repair Technician
Safesidewalks Canada Inc - Calgary, AB
Job Description: Safesidewalks Canada is looking for a Sidewalk Repair Technician to join our team. Experience with tools is a plus but not a requirement. Pay structure is...read more.
Safesidewalks Canada Inc 30+ days ago
Sales Associate - Bramalea City Centre (Seasonal)
The Children's Place - Brampton, ON
Job Description: Job Summary: The Sales Associate will be responsible for supporting the Store Leadership Team to achieve all company goals and initiatives. The Sales...read more.
The Children's Place 5 months ago
Seasonal Full Time Team Member - Summer 2019
Jusu Bar - Lake Louise, AB
Job Description: We are looking for a full-time seasonal team member to work and live out in Lake Louise for the summer at our pop-up location....read more.
Jusu Bar 26 days ago
Seasonal Warehouse Associates
Gap Inc. - Brampton, ON
Job Description: *_JOB FAIR!_* *_Now Hiring: _* *_TEMPORARY MERCHANDISE HANDLERS – 30 and 40 HRS/WEEK_* At our distribution centre near (Williams Parkway/McLaughlin) *$15...read more.
Gap Inc. 6 days ago
Seasonal Gardener
Garden in YYC - Calgary, AB
Job Description: We are a small boutique gardening company located West of Calgary. We are currently seeking a full time gardener to join our team for the 2019 growing season....read more.
Garden in YYC 20 days ago
WAREHOUSE WORKERS NEEDED - FT
Anco Wholesale Warehouse - Winnipeg, MB
Job Description: Employees/Warehouse workers needed for general labour in our warehouse. Work hours are 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Jobs include: -putting together orders of various...read more.
Anco Wholesale Warehouse 16 days ago
Breakfast cook & Camp Attendant
Earth & Iron Inc. - Mayo, YT
Job Description: Seasonal full time work from April till October. Cook and prepare breakfast for the crews....read more.
Earth & Iron Inc. 11 days ago
FULL TIME STABLE HAND
Kestrel Ridge Farm - Calgary, AB
Job Description: Knowledge of farm equipment is helpful. Kestrel Ridge Farm is looking for an experienced full time stable hand. This position is open immediately....read more.
Kestrel Ridge Farm 14 days ago
Orchard Labourers (Full-time Permanent)
H & R Orchards Ltd. - Canyon, BC
Job Description: Other general farm duties as assigned. H & R Orchards Ltd requires 5 full time, year-round, Orchard Labourers for farms in Creston, Canyon, and Erickson, BC....read more.
H & R Orchards Ltd. 11 days ago
Seasonal Park Employment Opportunities, Boyd Conservation Area
Toronto and Region Conservation for the Living City - Ontario - new
Job Description: Contract Duration: 6 months ROLES: Landscape and Maintenance Gatehouse Attendant / Cashier and Customer Service Snack Bar Attendant RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform...read more.
Toronto and Region Conservation for the Living City 2 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
Garden Center Associate
Payzant Home Hardware Building Centre - Sackville, NB
Job Description: Seasonal April - July 2019. We are hiring part time temporary garden center associates....read more.
Payzant Home Hardware Building Centre 13 days ago
milking cows full time
Bouwman Dairy - Guelph, ON
Job Description: Looking for one or two people to milk cows at our farm. 95$ per milking. Email with resume monday 11;00am Wednesday 11:00am and Friday 11:00am along with 1-3...read more.
Bouwman Dairy 8 days ago
Park Operator
Shuswap Adams Parks ltd. - 100 Mile House, BC
Job Description: Seasonal Contract — Are you seeking a unique experience this summer?...read more.
Shuswap Adams Parks ltd. 20 days ago
Animal Handler (Seasonal)- Elephant Dept.
African Lion Safari - Hamilton, ON
Job Description: Duties can include cleaning and disinfecting animal quarters, preparing feed and assisting in feeding livestock, assisting in repairs of fencing and housing,...read more.
African Lion Safari 5 months ago
Warehouse Associate
Prosol Distribution Inc. - Scarborough, ON
Job Description: Perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and...read more.
Prosol Distribution Inc. 25 days ago
Warehouse Associate
DAP Canada - Scarborough, ON
Job Description: The Warehouse Technician is responsible for picking, packing and shipping orders as well as receiving and putting away stock....read more.
DAP Canada 30+ days ago
Locker Room Attendant
The Lambton Golf and Country Club - Toronto, ON
Job Description: The Lambton Golf and Country Club requires part time seasonal male locker room attendants. Club experience an assist....read more.
The Lambton Golf and Country Club 30+ days ago
Vineyard Workers 2019
Quails' Gate Winery - West Kelowna, BC
Job Description: We are seeking 30 Vineyard Workers who will be responsible for pruning, tying, shoot positioning, canopy maintenance, fruit thinning, picking and planting or...read more.
Quails' Gate Winery 30+ days ago
Sidewalk inspector
Safesidewalks Canada Inc - Edmonton, AB
Job Description: Technician will conduct physical site surveys, evaluating sidewalk infrastructure for deficiencies *Ideal candidates: * • enjoy working outdoors...read more.
Safesidewalks Canada Inc 23 days ago
2019 4-H PEI Exhibition Specialist
PEI 4-H Council - Prince Edward Island, PE
Job Description: Room 235, 40 Enman Crescent, Charlottetown, PE. May 13, 2019 – September 27, 2019 (20 weeks)....read more.
PEI 4-H Council 12 days ago
Grill Cashier
Currah's Park Store & Grill - Sandbanks Provincial Park - Sandbanks Provincial Park, ON
Job Description: Seasonal Park pass / end of season incentives. Seasonal May Long weekend to Labor Day weekend. Must have own transportation....read more.
Currah's Park Store & Grill - Sandbanks Provincial Park 5 days ago
Warehouse Associate
Prodigy Parts - Toronto, ON
Job Description: *Job Description* Opportunity with a small, rapidly growing e-commerce company. Generally fast-paced work environment, no experience required. Seeking people...read more.
Prodigy Parts 25 days ago
Labourer Seasonal Full Time
Ocean Spray of Canada Ltd. - Richmond, BC
Job Description: Ocean Spray Richmond BC Receiving Station has a seasonal position for a skilled labourer / woodworker. Richmond Skilled Labourer / Woodworker*....read more.
Ocean Spray of Canada Ltd. 5 days ago
Forest Maintenance Staff ( Seasonal )
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home Ltd - Calgary, AB
Job Description: This is a seasonal job from *May 2018- September 2018*. Work days - Monday- Friday*....read more.
McInnis & Holloway Funeral Home Ltd 19 days 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 |
