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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 Labourer
Silverfox Investment Ltd - Leader, SK
Job Description: Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops. Examine produce for quality and prepare for market.read more.
Silverfox Investment Ltd 8 hours ago
Serving Staff
The Lower Deck - Halifax, NS
Job Description: Availability to work evenings and weekends including late nights. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Seasonal.read more.
The Lower Deck 16 hours ago
Vegetable Packer
Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. - Leamington, ON
Job Description: Leamington, ON N8H 3V5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred). Topline Farms (Armstrong Top Pack Ltd.) is hiring Full time -…read more.
Armstrong Top Pack Ltd. 25 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 20 months ago
Restaurant Cleaner
Yu Seafood Yorkdale - Toronto, ON
Job Description: Looking for restaurant cleaners in the Yorkdale Mall. Must be reliable, hard-working, good communication skills, detailed and efficient.read more.
Yu Seafood Yorkdale 8 days ago
Order Picker, Warehouse - Langley, BC - 4 Days On 3 Days Off - Afternoon Shift
Tim Hortons - Langley, BC
Job Description: This includes manually picking required products and assembling them on pallets for shipping, assisting with clean up between shifts, and handling incoming and…read more.
Tim Hortons 13 hours ago
Courier
FedEx Express Canada - Charlottetown, PE - new
Job Description: Must possess a High school diploma or educational equivalent. In addition to the usual factors used in the selection process, all candidates for positions that…read more.
FedEx Express Canada 1 day ago
Seasonal Housekeeping Driver
Vacasa - Kelowna, BC
Job Description: We are currently looking for a Housekeeping Runner/Driver with a knack for fixing things to help out our guests. Drivers License and clean driving record.read more.
Vacasa 4 days ago
Greenhouse Flower Worker
Suntaira Growers Inc. - Redcliff, AB
Job Description: Redcliff, AB T0J 2P2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). Looking for *Full Time Temporary help for 3-4 weeks in Busy Flower…read more.
Suntaira Growers Inc. 12 hours ago
Farm Worker
Red Sun Farms Ontario LP. - Kingsville, ON
Job Description: The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.read more.
Red Sun Farms Ontario LP. 20 days ago
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
Best Buy - Brampton, ON
Job Description: Completion of High School Diploma or Equivalent. Perform accurate put away and replenishment tasks throughout the facility so that items are in the correct spot…read more.
Best Buy 5 days ago
Drivers
Highland Moving & Storage - Edmonton, AB
Job Description: Full time, part time or seasonal applicants welcome. Assistance in upgrading licenses, or becoming an owner operator are available.read more.
Highland Moving & Storage 13 hours ago
General Labourer
Aurora Construction - Carmacks, YT - new
Job Description: High school diploma or equivalent. Clean drivers abstract and valid class 5 license or higher. Prior experience in construction or demolition preferred but not…read more.
Aurora Construction 2 days ago
Warehouse Worker
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited - Ottawa, ON
Job Description: Where applicable, utilize voice picking software to build orders at or above company standards for productivity and accuracy. Hours per week can vary.read more.
Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited 5 days ago
Seasonal Housekeeping
Vacasa - Christina Lake, BC
Job Description: Possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace is prohibited. Hours can and will vary weekly and seasonally based on…read more.
Vacasa 13 days ago
Seasonal Housekeeper
Vacasa - Kelowna, BC
Job Description: Possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace is prohibited. Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.read more.
Vacasa 4 days ago
Housekeeper/Room Attendant
Niagara Clifton Group - Niagara Falls, ON
Job Description: Grade 10 education or equivalent is required. As a Housekeeper, you will provide guests with the best possible service and experience by ensuring that all hotel…read more.
Niagara Clifton Group 8 days ago
YXY Seasonal Passenger Services Agent
Air North, Yukon's Airline - Whitehorse, YT
Job Description: Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent. Whitehorse, YT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).read more.
Air North, Yukon's Airline 13 hours ago
Farm Worker
JC Fresh Farms - Kingsville, ON
Job Description: The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.read more.
JC Fresh Farms 30+ days ago
General Farm Labourer
Arterra Wines Canada - Niagara Falls, ON
Job Description: This position will require successful applicants to perform tasks related to vineyard operations: vine management including pruning, tie vines, plant/replant…read more.
Arterra Wines Canada 25 days ago
Backpackers/ Pickers
Jealous Fruits - Kelowna, BC
Job Description: This base piece rate maybe subjected to an increase after we review our crop and projected harvest tonnage in June. Job Type: Full Time- Seasonal Contract.read more.
Jealous Fruits 29 days ago
Housekeeper/Cleaner
One 4 Yacht Group - Vancouver, BC
Job Description: Vancouver, BC V6G 3J1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). The ideal candidate will be comfortable interacting and…read more.
One 4 Yacht Group 13 days ago
Labourer (Seasonal)
City Of Mount Pearl - Mount Pearl, NL - new
Job Description: The ideal candidate will have some experience in performing the variety of manual work found within a municipal environment; supplemented by graduation from…read more.
City Of Mount Pearl 1 day ago
Picking and Packing Associate
Hearinglife Ltd. - Kitchener, ON
Job Description: Report any issues or concerns to the Team Leader or Manager for immediate attention. High school diploma or equivalent is required.read more.
Hearinglife Ltd. 13 hours ago
Cleaner
CJ Brubacher - Elmira, ON
Job Description: Elmira, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). CJ Brubacher is currently hiring a full-time cleaner for the summer, with the…read more.
CJ Brubacher 15 hours 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 |
