Careers
At the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where passion, innovation, and commitment are nurtured. As the voice of Canada's fruit and vegetable sector, we understand the value each team member brings and the power of diverse ideas to yield fresh perspectives.About Careers At FVGC
Our commitment to the growth of Canada’s fresh produce sector promises a fruitful career path, imbued with unique challenges and rewarding experiences.
Nurturing growth, embracing diversity, and fostering a passion for agriculture, FVGC offers more than just a job – we offer the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of millions of Canadians. As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our mission to be a fertile ground where talent can thrive.
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Canadian produce industry hosts successful Farm to Plate meetings with Parliamentarians
(French to follow) On May 7, 2019 industry leaders representing the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) and Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) met with parliamentarians and their staff in Ottawa to discuss key issues currently affecting the Canadian fresh...
Meet the International Workers: Shervan Lumsden
Shervin, a Jamaican native, has been coming to Canada since 2009. He and others like him make the long trip to prune, manage and harvest Canadian fruit and vegetable crops for Canadian farmers. He says this opportunity is a life-changer for a lot of people and he...
Meet the International Workers: Joseph Hackett
When Joseph Hackett first came to Canada as an international farm worker in 2004, he only intended it as a one-time job. But owner Charles Stevens and his family at Wilmot Orchards made him feel so much at home that he has been coming back every year since. In fact,...
Budget fédéral de 2019
Le budget fédéral de 2019 a été déposé à la Chambre des communes le mardi 19 mars. Le CCH est ravi de constater que bon nombre de nos recommandations ont été intégrées au budget et nous félicitons le gouvernement d’avoir pris plusieurs des mesures proposées qui...
Rencontrer des travailleurs internationaux: Tony Rice
Tony revient à Wilmot Orchards chaque année depuis 30 ans. Selon lui, « c'est comme une réunion de famille chaque fois que nous revenons.» En tant que l'un des 14 frères et sœurs, Tony sait de quoi il parle! Outre les avantages financiers de travailler à la ferme et...
SGS Canada n’offrira plus d’audits CanadaGAP après le 30 juin 2019
Les participants au programme qui utilisent actuellement SGS Canada en tant qu'organisme de certification pour leurs audits CanadaGAP et leurs révisions d'auto-évaluation doivent choisir un nouvel organisme de certification dès que possible. En agissant rapidement,...