Job seekers

B.C.’s farm, fish, and food sectors offer a wide range of career opportunities, from entry-level and general labour to technical, specialized, and management roles. How do you find the right fit? Explore different roles and discover how your skills and salary expectations align with jobs in your area. Grow your career while helping feed communities across the province.

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Horticulture and 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 and 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

Aquaculture and marine fisheries

Description: Support or manage operations that cultivate and harvest fish, shellfish or marine plants.

Skills Match: Critical Thinking, Speaking, Judgement and Decision-Making

Physical Labour Level: Medium to High

Salary Range: Min. wage to $7,500 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.

BC Agriculture in the Classroom