Cherry Picker Jobs in Canada Cherry Picker – 2025 Harvest Season
Jealous Fruits | Kelowna, British Columbia
Job Type: Full-Time | Seasonal | Fixed-Term Contract
Location: 7980 BC-97, Kelowna, BC
Compensation: Piece Rate – Base: $0.34/lbs
Camp Fee: $150 (Fully refundable if you stay for the full season)
LOA (Living Out Allowance): $25 per working day (paid at season’s end)
Relocation Fee: $600 (for experienced pickers who complete the season)
🌟 Join Our 2025 Cherry Picking Team!
Cherry Picker Jobs in Canada. Looking for a summer job in the breathtaking Okanagan Valley? Jealous Fruits is hiring Cherry Pickers for the 2025 harvest season. Work in a vibrant and diverse team while earning great money in a fast-paced, outdoor environment. If you’re hardworking, motivated, and eager to spend your summer outdoors, we want to hear from you!
📝 Job Responsibilities
- Pick cherries directly from trees by hand.
- Carefully move full totes (20 lbs each) to loading areas.
- Focus on quality and efficiency while picking.
- Maintain safety and cleanliness in the orchard.
- Follow all farm and food safety regulations.
Note: Cherries are sorted at our state-of-the-art packing plant, so you can focus solely on picking.
🌙 Night Picking Schedule
To avoid extreme summer heat and improve cherry quality:
- Picking often occurs at night or in the early morning.
- Working during cooler hours protects both fruit and picker health.
📆 Season Dates
- Peak Harvest: July 25 – August 25, 2025
- Days Off: 1 day off every 7 days
- Expected Average Picking: 25 totes/day
- High Performers: Up to 40–45 totes/day
⛺ Accommodation & Perks
- Camp Available for all pickers/backpackers
- Fee: $150 (refunded at end of season)
- Bring your own tent and sleeping gear
- Shady camping under Poplar trees
- Facilities Include:
- Showers, toilets, communal kitchen
- Ice machines, weekly grocery shuttle
- Living Out Allowance (LOA): $25 per working day (for those staying at the camp until end of season)
- Relocation Bonus: $600 for experienced pickers (1–2 prior seasons) who complete the full harvest
- No Pets Policy: Strictly enforced across all sites for food safety reasons
✅ Who Can Apply
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada (no visa sponsorship)
- Ideal for backpackers, students, or seasonal workers
- No experience required (training provided), but returning and experienced pickers are eligible for bonuses
🌿 Why Work with Jealous Fruits?
- Be part of a well-respected and organized harvest operation
- Earn based on performance – the more you pick, the more you make
- Spend your summer outdoors in one of Canada’s most scenic regions
- Make new friends and memories in a fun, multicultural environment
📩 How to Apply
Apply online through Jealous Fruits’ official recruitment page or local job board listings. Be sure to include any prior cherry picking or farm experience in your application.
