There are a variety of job opportunities in the B.C. farm, fish and food sectors, so how do you know which one is right for you? Learn more about these opportunities and how to match your current skills and salary expectations to a job posted in your area. Give your career a boost while helping to nourish your fellow British Columbians!
Job Opportunities
Horticulture & Livestock
Description: Work on crop or livestock, farms by providing support for crop harvests, raising animals and/or fixing farm equipment and buildings
Skills Match: Adaptability, People Skills, Continuous Learning
Physical Labour Level: Medium to High
Salary Range: Min. wage* - $6,000 per month
*You may be paid a set hourly rate or a piece rate which varies depending upon how much you pick.
Food & Beverage Processing
Description: Work in food and beverage plants such as: fruit and vegetable processing, dairies, flour mills, bakeries, breweries and distilleries.
Skills Match: Coordination, People Skills, Time Management
Physical Labour Level: Low to Medium
Salary Range: Min. wage to $6,000 per month
General Farm Labour
Description: Support the management of operations of farms ranging from planting, harvesting and/or the raising of animals.
Skills Match: Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, People Skills
Physical Labour Level: Medium to High
Salary Range: Min. wage* - $6,000 per month
*You may be paid a set hourly rate or a piece rate which varies depending upon how much you pick.
Managers in Agriculture
Description: Responsible for the oversight of staff, the growing of crops, raising and breeding of animals and marketing of farm products.
Skills Match: Decision-Making, Time Management, Complex Problem Solving, People Skills
Physical Labour Level: Medium to High
Salary Range: Min. wage* - $6,000 per month
*You may be paid a set hourly rate or a piece rate which varies depending upon how much you pick.
Food & Beverage Processing Supervisor
Description: Supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who operate processing machines, packaging and grading of food, beverage and associated products.
Skills Match: People Skills, Active Listening, Coordination, Critical Thinking
Physical Labour Level: Low to Medium
Salary Range: $3,000 to $6,500 per month
General Food & Beverage Processing Labour
Description: Supports in the development of products, packaging, material handling, and clean up.
Skills Match: Monitoring, Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Coordination, Reading Comprehension
Physical Labour Level: Low to Medium
Salary Range: Min. wage to $4,200 per month
Aquaculture & Marine Harvesting Labourers
Description: Support the clean-up, packaging, material handling and other basic activities related to fish and seafood.
Skills Match: Operation Monitoring, Active Listening, Time Management
Physical Labour Level: Medium to High
Salary Range: Min. wage to $3,850 per month
Fish & Seafood Plant Workers
Description: Support the processing and packaging for fish and seafood products, as well cutting, trimming and cleaning fish or seafood by hand.
Skills Match: Operation Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Active Listening
Physical Labour Level: Low to Medium
Salary Range: Min. wage to $3,200 per month
Agriculture has many exciting career opportunities in a number of disciplines. Learn more about these careers today! through BC Agriculture in the Classroom.