ABC "Labour Committee" PowerPoint Presentation from 2011
AGM
ABC LABOUR COMMITTEE 2011 AGM PRESENTATION...
Service Canada Temporary Worker Program Application Forms
Please be aware that when you are filling in your application forms for worker, ensure that the forms are the most up to date version available on the HRSDC website. These forms are always changing, and if you apply with an out of date form your submission will be denied.
CLICK HERE FOR THE HRSDC LINK TO THE TFWP AND SAWP FORMS FOR 2012...
2012 Service Canada Wage Rates for SAWP and the
Agricultural Stream
The following document contains the "National List of Commodites for the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) and the Agricultural Stream of the Pilot Project for Occupations Requiring Lower Levels of Formal Training. The beekeeping industry is located on page 2 of 9.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SINCE THE AGM THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES TO THE WAGES ASSIGNED BY HRSDC. CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR THE REVISED WAGES:
CLICK HERE FOR THE REVISED 2012 HRSDC WAGES...(PDF)
Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) Updates for 2011
Changes to the SAWP program for 2011...
Government of Alberta Employment Standards Guide...
Informative Brochure regarding Mexico's SAWP program...
Alberta Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office Brochure...
WCB Program Overview, October 2010...
Signed Letter from Alberta from Alberta Transportation regarding Licensing of Temporary Foreign Workers
Please find attached the signed letter from Alberta Transportation regarding what is required for Temporary Foreign Workers to drive motor vehicles while working in Alberta. Please note that all Alberta Traffic Safety Act rules apply to these workers that will be driving within Alberta. Failure to do so is not covered under this signed letter.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SIGNED LETTER FROM ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION...
National Occupation Codes (NOC)
APIARY HARVESTER - No Experience (NOC 8431)...
APIARY WORKER - 1+ Year Experience (NOC 8431)...
APIARY TECHNICIAN - 2+ Years Experience (NOC 8253)...
Information for hiring workers from the Philippines
Name Hire Checklist 2012 (PDF)...
Addendum to the Contract of Employment (PDF)...
Agency Hiring - Polo Vancouver (PDF)...
Temporary Foreign Workers - Service Canada Changes
CLICK HERE FOR THIS INFORMATION....
Labour Committee - POLO - Update for 2011 Season Workers
Members have already reported receiving their worker's LMO's for next season, which is good news. Now that you have the 'LMO' - Don't forget the 'POLO'. Employers of Philippine national foreign workers, need to once again have their prospective worker's employment documents verified/authenticated by the Philippines Overseas Labour Office (POLO) and the Philippines Consulate General in Vancouver.
The Labour Committee has already confirmed the necessary requirements with the POLO office and received their assurance for continued assistance to Alberta Beekeepers members. Ultimately, the process remains the same, but there are a couple small changes (i.e. office address, a single Canadian funds payment, notification upon worker's arrival in Canada) which is all detailed on the Alberta Beekeepers website, under 'Employment' and the link to documents 'Name Hire' Requirements'.
Best of luck with all the paperwork.
ABC - Labour Committee
POLO NAME HIRE INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKERS BOUND FOR CANADA...
Temporary Foreign Worker Insurance Program - 2011
The ABC has renewed its agreement with the Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association (CNLA), whereby members can continue to participate in the ‘HortProtect’ insurance program for their foreign workers. The insurance program provides a group insurance plan for temporary foreign worker’s private health/medical benefits, who do not participate in the Seasonal Agricultural Work Program (SAWP) i.e. Filipinos, Nicaraguans etc.
Details of the insurance package are on the attached pdf. file, including an ‘electronic’ brochure and application forms with contact information. The insurance coverage summary details all the benefits and coverage amounts, including...
- Participation in the insurance plan is open to all ‘eligible producers’ of the Alberta Beekeepers Commission.
- Coverage for hospital/medical expenses to a maximum amount of $500,000.00.
- A benefit for repatriation of a worker’s remains in the event of death of $5,000.00.
- A monthly premium of $55.00 per month, per (single) person up to the age of 65, plus applicable taxes.
- Members should be aware that the ‘HortProtect’ insurance program contains exclusions/limitations of coverage when their workers are temporarily working out of the province. Ultimately, the insurer needs to be advised when the worker leaves the province, whereby coverage will only be provided for 30 days and coverage’s may be limited (i.e. a medical procedure completed in BC will be reimbursed based on guideline costs for the same procedure completed in AB, but we have been told there is really not much difference in medical procedure costs between provinces). Members who have their workers outside of the province of Alberta working temporarily, should contact Debbie Buck at The Investment Guild – 1.800.459.8990 debbiebuck@investmentguild.com, for more detailed information.
- It is important that members have WCB coverage for their employees, since the plan contains an exclusion of coverage for ‘work related’ injuries or illnesses.
The brochure and application forms contain all the information that members should need to easily sign up their workers.
Regards,
Todd Eastman
ABC Director, North West Region
Labour Committee
(780) 348-5755
CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION FORMS...
Employment Ads:
P & J Apiaries Inc.
We are seeking interested applicants for (8) positions in the Westlock County area as
Apiary Workers
The positions are available on a seasonal/full-time basis (45+ hrs. per week), for February to October, 2012, with an hourly rate of pay of $ 12.28. As an ‘Apiary Worker’ position, duties will include assisting management and apiary technicians with…
-Spring/fall bee colony management – handling/caring/feeding of colonies, applying treatments for colony pests/diseases and production of replacement hives.
-Honey harvesting – moving colonies and collecting/processing of honey.
-Manufacturing/repair of apiary/hive equipment.
Applicants must have previous beekeeping experience of 1+ years (seasons) full-time in a large commercial apiary operation in the capacity of Apiary Worker or Harvester. Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Staff accommodations provided.
Apply with resume to Todd Eastman at P & J Apiaries Inc., P.O. Box 287, Clyde, AB, T0G 0P0, teastman@mcsnet.ca, Fax.: 780.348.5755.
APIARY Technicians (3 positions) ($13.33/hr.) and APIARY Workers (3 positions) ($12.28/hr.) needed full time (45+ hrs./wk) for April thru October 2012 in Stony Plain, AB at TPLR Honey Farms Ltd. Accommodations provided. Some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. The Apiary Technicians must have a minimum of 2+ years (seasons) full-time in a Canadian style commercial apiary with a minimum of 1 years (seasons) working as an Apiary Worker or Apiary Technician. A valid motor vehicle license is required for 2 of the Apiary Technician positions. The Apiary Workers must be able to work in the presence of honey bees and will assist with honey bee colony management and honey extraction/processing. The Apiary Workers must have a minimum of 1+ years (seasons) of working in a Canadian style commercial apiary as an Apiary Harvester or Apiary Worker. TPLR Honey Farms Ltd., Tim Townsend, Stony Plain, Alberta. Ph. 780-963-7573. Tim@TPLRHoneyFarms.com
Hoetmer Honey Company Inc. requires an Apiary Technician (NOC 8253). Must have two years beekeeping experience, $13.33/hour. Four General Farm Workers (NOC 8431) are also required. Applicants should have basic beekeeping knowledge, $12.28/hour. All work is full time, 45+ hrs/week, March to October 2012. Location of work covers the Athabasca County and Westlock County areas. Please contact James at rippinjimmy@hotmail.com.
Kiwi Brian’s Honey Ltd has the following positions available: APIARY TECHNICIAN – NOC: 8253 (2 position; starting at $13.75/hr) and APIARY GENERAL FARM WORKERS – NOC: 8431 (6 positions; starting at $12.00/hr) needed full time (45+ hrs/wk) for March 1 2012 through November 15 2012 in Iron Springs, AB. Some evening, night and weekend work. Accommodations are available. All applicants for either position must be willing to work with both leafcutter and honeybees, be in good physical condition, work in a team environment, English speaking and have a valid motor vehicle license. The Apiary Technician (NOC: 8253) must have a minimum of 3 years (seasons) full time experience in a commercial apiary, with knowledge in hive management for honey and pollination production, disease diagnosis and mite threshold monitoring. General Farm Workers (NOC: 8431) must have a minimum of 1 year (season) full time experience in a commercial apiary, and have basic knowledge to assist beekeepers with bee hive management, building and repairing bee equipment, placement/pick-up of pollination equipment, and honey extraction/processing. Please send resumes to Landen at landen@witdouckfarms.com.
POELMAN APIARIES requires General Farm Workers (Harvest Laborer): 5 required,
experience is an asset but will be trained, wage starting at $11.20/hr. Apiary Workers (Low skillWorker): 14 required with a min. 1yr. experience, wage starting at $12.28/hr. Apiary Technician(Skilled Worker): 6 required with a minimum 2yr. experience, wage starting at $13.33/hr. Allpositions are to be filled for the 2012 Season. All wages are negotiable upon experience andproductivity. A valid driver’s licence is a benefit. Ability to speak English is an asset. Must bephysically fit. Email resumes to jpoelman@xplornet.com attn. to Poelman Apiaries or fax to 403-687-2410
LYNES APIARIES LTD.has four positions available for Apiary Workers in the Clyde, AB area.The positions are available on a seasonal and full-time basis (45+ hrs. per week) for March toOctober 2012, $12.28/hr. The Apiary Workers position duties include assisting with spring/fallcolony management (handling, caring and feeding of colonies), applying treatments to colonypests/diseases, production of replacement hives, honey harvesting (moving colonies andcollecting/processing of honey) and manufacturing/repair of apiary/hive equipment. Applicants musthave previous beekeeping experience of 1+ years (seasons) full-time on a large commercial apiaryoperation. Staff accommodations will be provided. A valid driver’s licence and ability to speakEnglish are definite assets. Apply with resume to Daryl Lynes, Lynes Apiaries Ltd. P.O. Box 272,Clyde, Alberta. T0G 0P0, Phone (780) 348-5482, sdlynes@hotmail.com.
SWAN APIARIES requires 5 Apiary Harvesters (General Farm Workers) with one year ofexperience, $11.92/hr. Duties include assisting the apiarist in bee colony management as well ascollecting and extracting honey and beeswax. Three apiarists (Apiary Technicians), with minimumone year experience are also needed, $15/hour. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colonyoperations with the assistance of the Apiary Harvesters, all positions required by March 25-October31,2012. All applicants must be physically fit, willing to work in a team environment and a validdriver’s license will be considered an asset. Staff accommodations are available. Apply with resumeto Hendrik Greidanus, 2 Diebert Close, High River, AB or fax resume to 403-652-7683.
FOURTEEN GENERAL farm workers (NOC8431) required from March 15, 2012 throughNovember 10, 2012. Experience in beekeeping is a necessity. Valid drivers license is an asset. Salarywill be set by the NOC guidelines. Please fax resume to Gerrit at 403-687-2375.
ONE EXPERIENCED beekeeper technician (NOC 8251) required for seasonal employment startingApril 15, 2012. Must have a valid driver’s license, ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.Apiary technician will assist management with daily apiary operations and honey bee colonymanagement therefore applicants must have two to three years experience (seasons). Ability tospeak, write and read English. Must be physically fit. 40 hour work week, some evening & weekendwork. Accommodations provided. Wage rate between $14 - $16/hr depending on experience.Forward your resume to stre-bees@hotmail.com or Christopher Strebchuk, PO Box 3249, High Prairie, Alberta T0G 1E0.
APIARY TECHNICIAN NOC8253 required for 2012 season, August to November $14-$16/hr.Must have minimum of three years or more (seasons) of previous beekeeping experience. Dutiesinclude all aspects of beekeeping, honey production, bee yard maintenance, extracting, winterpreparation, record keeping and general maintenance. Staff accommodations available. Fax resumeto 780 786 2739, Randy Lechelt, PO Box 296 Mayerthorpe AB T0E 1N0
TEN APIARY Harvesters (NOC 8431) required for 2012 season, February to November, $12-$14/hr. Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of beekeeping. Must have valid driver’s license. Henry.grapiaries@gmail.com. Greidanus Apiaries, Morinville.
APIARY TECHNICIAN NOC 8253 (5 positions) $13-$16/hr and GENERAL FARM WORKERSNOC 8431 (7 positions) $12-$15/hr for February to October, 2012. Location: Girouxville, AB.Apiary Technician will assist management in daily apiary operations and bee colony management.Therefore applicants must have previous beekeeping experience. Must have motor vehicle licenserecognized by the Province of Alberta. General Farm Workers must be able to work in thepresence of honey bees and will work with management in honey extraction and bee colonies.Send resume to Paradis Honey Ltd., Box 99, Girouxville, AB (Fax: 780-323-4138) ormikelise@serbernet.com
BEEKEEPER HELPERS needed $13.50-$14.50/hr. Beekeeper Technicians needed $12-$13/hr. Mustbe able to work with live bee colonies, will provide training. Fax resume to Paradis Valley HoneyLtd. 780 359 2773. FIVE APIARY WORKERS NOC8431 required for the 2012 beekeeping season. Must have at leastone year experience in commercial beekeeping and must be familiar with all aspects of honeyproduction, $12-$15/hr. Contact Gerard Apiaries of Alberta Pride 780 662 4449gsieben@mcsnet.ca
EIGHT BEEKEEPERS, beekeeper/ helper required for 2012 season. Experience and knowledgable ofcolony management, bee health, is an asset. Beekeeper helper should have basic beekeepingknowledge and be willing to assist in honey bee colony management and extracting shop. Wagesrange from $13-$17 depending on experience. Dan Pala ph/fax 780 694 2351.
TWO APIARY HARVESTERS (NOC 8431) for the 2012 season, April 15-Oct. 15. Assistbeekeeper, lift honey, extract and prepare hives for winter. Must be physically fit. Will train.Wages $11 - $14/hr (according to NOC guidelines). Must be able to work with bees. Forwardresume to elkhoney@yahoo.com or Elana Kemp, P.O. Box 1982, High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0.
FOUR BEEKEEPER helpers needed for the 2012 season, March to November with minimum twoyears experience, $13-$15/hr. Lallier Apiaries 780 967 4163 Alcomdale
PLEASANT VALLEY requires General Farm Workers (Harvest Laborer): 3 required,experience is an asset but will be trained, wage starting at $11.20/hr. Apiary Workers (Low skillWorker): 7 required with a min. 1yr. experience, wage starting at $12.28/hr. Apiary Technician(Skilled Worker): 4 required with a minimum 2yr. experience, wage starting at $13.33/hr. Allpositions are to be filled for the 2012 Season. All wages are negotiable upon experience andproductivity. A valid driver’s licence is a benefit. Ability to speak English is an asset. Must bephysically fit. Email resumes to jpoelman@ xplornet.com attn. to Pleasant Valley or fax to 403-687-2410.
RIVER ROCK APIARIES LTD. located at Warpsite, Alberta is seeking applicants for Apiary Worker(4 positions). The positions are available on a seasonal and full-time basis (45+ hours/week),running from March 15 to October 2012 with an hourly rate of pay of $12.28. Duties includehandling, feeding and caring for honey colonies, assisting in the production of nucs and/ orreplacement hives, diagnose and treat hive health issues, moving hives, collecting/extracting honeyas well as bee yard maintenance and the manufacture, assembly and maintenance of hive equipment.Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be able to work in a team environment and have aminimum of 1 year experience in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Send resume to Jason Boykiw,Box 446 Smoky Lake, AB or e-mail jboykiw@ netkaster.ca.
MIGHTY PEACE HONEY requires 1 Apiary Worker (NOC8431) for the 2012 beekeeping seasonin Grimshaw, Alberta. The position is to be seasonal/full time, 45 hrs/wk some evenings andweekends beginning March 15-October 15. A minimum of one year experience required. Theapplicant must be in good physical condition and must be able to assist apiarists and apiarytechnicians in all aspects of colony management. Wages starting at $12/hr. Accommodationavailable. Please contact Mighty Peace Honey PO Box 1759 Grimshaw, AB T0H 1W0. Peter 780597 3910 or Rob 780 332 4862 Fax 780 597 2185 or jessing@abnorth.com
HICKS HONEY FARMS LTD. is now hiring for the 2012 beekeeping season. We need 7 beekeeperhelpers (8431 with pay at $12-$14/hr for 45 hours per week) and 2 beekeeping technicians (8253 at$14-$16/hr for 45 hours per week) and housing supplied. Must be able to work with live beecolonies and in queen production. Apply to Grant Hicks: fax 780-324-3712, McLennan AB T0H 2L0.
CHRISTENSEN BEE RANCH requires (2) Apiary workers (NOC 8431) for the 2012 season inMallaig, Alberta, April 15, 2012 to October 15, 2012. Applicants must have worked at least oneseason in a Canadian style commercial apiary environment. Accommodations and transportationwill be provided. Wages will be paid according to the NOC guidelines and based on experiencelevel. To apply please contact Kevin Christensen at (780) 635-4192 or at annkev@mcsnet.ca.
WE ARE HIRING for the 2012 bee season. We require two Apiary Technicians (NOC 8253),wages will range from $14-16/hr with at least two years experience. Duties include hivemaintenance, honey extraction, queen production, treatment of hives and building equipment. Thesepositions run from Jan 1 2012 to Jan 1 2013. We are also looking for one Apiary Harvester (NOC8431). This position, April to October 2012. Wages will start at $12.00/hr. Training will beprovided. Speaking English is a must. Duties include helping with yard maintenance, extraction,feeding and treating colonies and some building equipment. Stacey Shaw at sshoneyinc@gmail.com.NO Calls.
P&J APIARIES INC. We are seeking interested applicants for (5) positions in the Westlock County area as Apiary Technicians. The positions are available on a seasonal and full-time basis (45+ hrs. perweek) for February to October 2012, with an hourly rate of pay of $13.25. The ‘Apiary Technician’position duties include supervising employees, maintaining field and production records, spring/fallcolony management (handling, caring and feeding of colonies), monitoring/reporting/treatment ofcolony pests/diseases, production of replacement hives, honey harvesting (moving colonies and collecting/processing of honey), operation and maintenance of vehicles/forklifts andmanufacturing/repair of apiary/hive equipment. Applicants must have previous beekeeping experience of 3 years (seasons) full-time on a large commercial apiary operation. Apply withresume submitted to Todd Eastman, P&J Apiaries Inc., PO Box 287, Clyde, AB, T0G 0P0 , Fax.:(780) 348-5755, email: teastman@mcsnet.ca.
EXPERIENCED BEEKEEPERS and beekeeper assistants require for the 2012 season, March 1 to October 31, $12.50-$15/hr. Must have knowledge of all aspects of beekeeping, including colony management, honey production - extraction and winter preparation. Must hold a valid drivers license. Fax resume to mountainview honey 403 395 2120 or Terry@mountainviewhoney.com
GREIDANUS HONEY MILL REQUIRE 8 Apiary Harvesters (General Farm Workers) with oneyear of experience, $11.92/hr, duties include assisting the Apiarist in bee colony management as wellas collecting and extracting honey and beeswax. Three Apiarists (Apiary Technicians), minimumone year experience, $15/hr. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations with theassistance of the Apiary Harvesters, all positions required by March 25, 2012 to October 31, 2012.All applicants must be physically fit, willing to work in a team environment and a valid driver’slicense will be considered an asset. Staff accommodations are available. Apply with resume to Grace Strom PO Box 5504, High River, Alberta T1V 1M6 or fax resume to 403-652-7683.
BEEKEEPER HELPERS required at Nixon Honey Farm near Innisfail, AB for the 2012season(NOC8431), 14 positions available, March to Oct, min. 40 hrs/week, wages start at $12/hr. Duties includeshop work, field work and honey extraction. We are also looking for one apiary technician. (NOC8253), $14/hr. Must have drivers license and previous experience at a commercial honey farm.Accommodations provided. Please email applications to kevin@nixonhoney.ca
TEGART APIARIES is seeking for the March-Nov 2012 season APIARY TECHNICIANS NOC 8253(2 positions @ $13.33/hr) - APIARY WORKERS NOC 8431 min 1+ years experience (7 positions @ $12.28) and APIARY HARVESTER NOC 8431 (3 position @ $11.20) All positions can expect average 45+ hrs per week. Accommodations available, some evening, andnight work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team. Apiary Techs must have min. 2 seasons of full time work experience in a Canadian style commercial operation and be able to perform duties as listed under NOC 8253 Apiary workers must have amin. 1 full season of experience in a Canadian style commercial operation. The applicant must be accustomed to working with bees and have a good understanding of colony management and honey processing. Honey Harvester applicants must be willing to work with bees in a team environment. Contact Dan Tegart ph 780 835 2115; fx 780 835 2873 tegarthoney@telus.net
NINE EXPERIENCED APIARY workers needed for March to October of the 2012 season. Musthave some knowledge of beekeeping. Wages range from $12-$16/hour based on experience.Accommodations and transportation are provided. Mike at busybee@ telus.net Leduc.
MARC LALLIER APIARIES requires one Apiary Technician (NOC 8253), in Sangudo, Alberta foryear around work, $17/hr must have two years experience and a valid Alberta driver's license. Wealso require two beekeepers helpers (NOC 8431), $14/h from March to October 2012. Interestedapplicants can email at marclallier@gmail.com
P & J APIARIES INC. are seeking interested applicants for (8) positions in the Westlock County areaas Apiary Workers. The positions are available on a seasonal/full-time basis (45+ hrs/wk),February-October, 2012, $12.28/hr. As an ‘Apiary Worker’ position, duties will include assistingmanagement and apiary technicians with Spring/fall bee colony management – handling/caring/feedingof colonies, applying treatments for colony pests/diseases and production of replacement hives.Honey harvesting – moving colonies and collecting/processing of honey. Manufacturing/repair ofapiary/hive equipment. Applicants must have previous beekeeping experience of 1+ years (seasons)full-time in a large commercial apiary operation in the capacity of Apiary Worker or Harvester.Applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Staffaccommodations provided. Apply with resume to Todd Eastman at P & J Apiaries Inc., P.O. Box287, Clyde, AB, T0G 0P0, teastman@mcsnet.ca, Fax.: 780 348 5755.
TWO APIARY WORKERS NOC 8431 starting March to Oct 2012 to work in the beautiful BCFraser Valley. Candidates must have one year of commercial beekeeping experience, $11.92/hr.Applicants must be able to handle, feed and care for honey bee colonies in an appropriate mannerfor the season, assist in the production of queen cells, nucs, queens and/or replacement beehives.Recognize and report beehive health issues, and apply appropriate disease controls/cures. Movecolonies, collect and package honey, pollen and/or beeswax. Drive and maintain vehicles includinglarge trucks and forklifts. Maintain bee yards, manufacture, assemble and maintain beehiveequipment. Operate and maintain other apiary related equipment. Keep limited field and/orproduction records. Forward resume to Emmanuel emmanuelandhoney@ yahoo.ca
APIARY FOREPERSON (1position)/ TECHNICIANS (3positions) NOC 8253 ($12-$16.55/hrdepending on experience) and APIARY WORKERS (4 positions)– NOC 8431 ($11-$15.85/hr.depending on experience) needed full time (45+ hrs./wk) for March thru October 2012 in Ardmore,AB. Some evening, night and weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition andable to work in a team environment. The Apiary Foreperson must have a minimum of 5 years(seasons) fulltime in a Canadian style commercial apiary with a minimum of 3 years (seasons)working as an Apiary Technician. Apiary Technicians must have a minimum of 3 years fulltime in aCanadian style commercial apiary in the min. capacity of Apiary Assistant or General Farm Worker.A motor vehicle license recognized in the Province of Alberta is required for the NOC 8253positions. The Apiary Workers must be able to work in the presence of honey bees and will assistwith colony management and honey extraction/processing. Dave Tharle, T’N’T Apiaries, Box 80,Ardmore, AB. (ph/fax 780-826-6013) tntapi@mcsnet.ca
THREE BEEKEEPER helpers needed for the 2012 season, May to October. $12.00to $15.00 per hour, depending on experience. Contact Ron Althouse, (306) 278-2747, Porcupine Plain, Sk
