Farm labour shortages are still a concern, the recent downsizing of many companies has not, unfortunately, increased the number of people looking to work on a dairy farm. In November 2009, resumes were brought back from our recruitment mission in the Philippines – there are still resumes available to review if you are considering hiring a temporary foreign worker – please call Daria Taylor at 780-577-3324 or 1-877-361-1231 ext 3324 for more information.
Labour Update - July 9, 2009
Over the past several months HRSDC/Service Canada implemented several changes to the LMO procedures which can have a significant impact on your foreign recruitment. Click here for the details.Job Descriptions
Click here for the suggested minimum hourly wage based on Service Canada's regions in Alberta.
Click here to see which grid your town falls under.
Farms Seeking Help
Click here for a list of farm jobs available in Alberta.
If you are an Alberta Milk dairy producer and would like to post an available job, please click here to submit a posting online.
To print and fax the us a posting, click here for the blank form.
Workers Seeking Employment
Click here for a list of people looking for farm work.
If you are looking for work on a dairy farm and would like to post your resume, please click here to submit a posting online.
To print and fax the us a posting, click here for the blank form.
This section of this website is provided as a free service to Alberta Milk members. Alberta Milk does not endorse or guarantee the information within and is not responsible, nor liable, for the representations made. Ads will be posted for 60 days, unless otherwise noted.
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Are you considering hiring temporary foreign workers? Visit the sites below for further information.
Service Canada
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/index.shtml
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/temp_workers.shtml
Citizenship & Immigration Canada
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/15-temp-workers.asp
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development also provided the following documents.
Checklist for Applying for LMO, TWP, PNP, Perm Visa
Primary Skilled Worker PNP Terms of Reference
This section of this website is provided as a free service to Alberta Milk members. Alberta Milk does not endorse or guarantee the information within and is not responsible, nor liable, for the representations made. Ads will be posted for 60 days, unless otherwise noted.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact dtaylor@albertamilk.com.