Harvesting Labourers
(NOC 8611)
in All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and MiningHarvesting labourers help other farm workers harvest, sort and pack crops.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
Hourly Pay
$14.50
Minimum$14.75
Median$18.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$503
Minimum$7,744
Median$22,830
MaximumCompared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$18.00
Median$30.00
MaximumAnnual Pay
$4,009
Minimum$23,520
Median$87,170
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Harvesting labourers help other farm workers harvest, sort and pack crops.
Job duties
Harvesting labourers:
- Pick row and orchard crops.
- Sort, weigh and pack fruit and vegetables at the farm.
- Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce and products for transport.
- Clean up racks, trays and growing, producing, and packing areas sort and pack crops.
Sample job titles
- apple picker
- berry picker
- fruit harvesting labourer
- fruit or vegetable picker
- fruit packer - farm
- harvest hand
- harvesting labourer
- vegetable packer - farm
Skills
- You should have good health, physical stamina, and strength. Agility, coordination, and mechanical aptitude would be helpful. You must also be able to take direction and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- There are no specific education or training requirements.
Other considerations
- Most workers in these jobs work for part of the year and typically earn less than half the yearly income of employees who work for the whole year. Wages will vary according to the specific type of work performed, and annual incomes of many workers in these jobs are relatively low. Harvesting labourers are often exposed to harsh weather conditions. The physical demands of this work may make it difficult for people to stay in these jobs for a long time. Progression to other farm worker positions is possible with experience.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Annapolis Valley
$10,302 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$3,745 median annual incomeSouthern
N/AHalifax
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
What is the age of Employment?
15-24
55-64
35-44
65+
45-54
25-34
Compared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
45-54
15-24
55-64
35-44
25-34
Top levels of education
Less than high school
$8,938 median annual incomeHigh school
$6,919 median annual incomeBachelor
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ATrade Certification
N/ACompared to: All Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and Mining
Less than high school
$23,463 median annual incomeHigh school
$19,301 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$29,551 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$31,535 median annual incomeBachelor
$17,956 median annual incomeEducation & training
Employment requirements & contacts
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