Summary Harvest Hand near Vancouver (BC)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "harvest hand" was moved from the group Harvesting labourers (NOC 8611) to the group Harvesting labourers (NOC 85101).
Find key facts and figures about working as a harvest hand. The following information is applicable to all Harvesting labourers (NOC 85101).
Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Harvesting labourers and related workers assist other farm workers to plant, harvest, sort and pack crops. They participate in soil preparation, irrigation and crop planting, spraying and thinning. They are employed on fruit, vegetable and specialty crop farms.
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Requirements
On-the-job training
This occupation usually requires short-term work experience and no formal education.
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Wages
$15.65/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Limited
The job prospects are limited in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
30 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Skills
- Cleaning crop
- Grading
- Hand harvesting vegetables
- Hoeing crops
- Pick row and orchard crops
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