Room and Board are not normally supplied. Most orchards are on the outskirts of town and you must be prepared to provide your own transportation. Referrals and contact with employers can be made through our office. We do not supply lists of orchardists not seeking workers as they have requested us not to do so. However, lists of orchardists seeking workers will be on display at our office as the requests come in.
Jobs are available on a first come first serve basis.
We do not know which farmers want workers until they call for them which they do not do until the beginning of the season. Therefore it is best to be in the area in order to find employment. Agricultural employment is insurable as long as the EI requirements are met. Farm workers employed on a piece work basis to harvest fruit, vegetables or berry crops will receive varying wages depending on the product. Farm workers must be paid overtime for hours worked in excess of 120 hours in any 2 week period.