Fruit picker and harvesting work
Job Bank classifies fruit pickers within harvesting labourers. These workers can assist with planting, harvesting, sorting and packing crops and may also participate in irrigation and crop maintenance.
Typical requirements
Job Bank indicates that this occupation usually requires short-term work experience and no formal education, with on-the-job training. Individual employers can still set their own requirements.
Where fruit picker jobs are found
Fruit, vegetable and specialty crop farms operate across several provinces. Availability changes with crop cycles and local growing seasons.
Physical nature of the work
Harvest jobs can involve standing, bending, lifting, repetitive tasks and outdoor work. Review each posting for working conditions and schedules.
Seasonal employment
Many harvesting opportunities are seasonal, but a seasonal job is not automatically part of SAWP. Read our seasonal farm jobs guide.
International candidates
If you are applying from outside Canada, check whether the employer accepts international candidates and verify the applicable work authorization requirements.