MP Template Letter, 4 and 4 rule
The federal government has changed the rules regarding how long seasonal workers that enter Canada under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program can actually stay in Canada. Once a seasonal foreign worker was accumulated 4 years of time worked in Canada, they will not be allowed to enter Canada for 4 years. Note, this only applies to seasonal workers coming in under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and not the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program. The Beekeepers Commission of Alberta board strongly recommends that all members use the draft letter created by the labour committee and send it to their MP.
CLICK HERE FOR THE DRAFT LETTER...(MS WORD...)
Important Update Regarding the Hiring of Foreign Workers Spring 2013
CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATE...(PDF)
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 These forms are always changing, and if you apply with an out of date form your submission will be denied.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...
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
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Temporary Foreign Worker Insurance Program - 2012
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 2013 APPLICATION FORMS...(PDF)
Employment Ads:
FOUR BEEKEEPER helpers needed for the 2012 season, March to November with minimum two years experience, $13-$15/hr. Lallier Apiaries 780 967 4163 Alcomdale
Mountainview Honey is seeking interested applicants for six positions in the Foothills area as Apiary workers. The positions will be available on a seasonal basis. March to October 2013; three positions will be Apiary workers (low skilled worker) 1 yr. experience starting at $12.53/hr, three positions will be Apiary Technician (Skilled worker) with a minimum 3+ years experience wage starting at $13.60/hr. All positions will be filled for the 2013 season. All wages are negotiable upon experience and productivity. A drivers licence valid in the province of Alberta is required for the Apiary Technician positions and a benefit for the Apiary worker positions. Ability to speak English is an asset, must be physically fit. Please fax or mail your resume to Mountainview Honey, Attn: Terry Greidanus, at 403-395-2120 or Box 126, Cayley AB T0L 0P0
Fourteen General farm workers (NOC8431) required from March 15, 2013 through November 10, 2013. Experience in beekeeping is a necessity. Valid driver’s license is an asset. Salary will be set by the NOC guidelines. Please fax resume to Gerrit at 403-687-2375
De Jong’s Honey Farm requires four experienced beekeepers April-October 2013. Must have knowledge of all aspects of beekeeping including colony management, honey production, extraction and winter preparation. Wages from $13/hr depending on experience. Please fax your résumé to De Jong’s Honey Farm at 403-362-6506
EIGHT BEEKEEPERS, beekeeper/ helper required for 2012 season. Experience and knowledgable of colony management, bee health, is an asset. Beekeeper helper should have basic beekeeping knowledge and be willing to assist in honey bee colony management and extracting shop. Wages range from $13-$17 depending on experience. Dan Pala ph/fax 780 694 2351.
Four beekeepers helpers for 2013 season, May to September, $12-$15/hr depending on experience. Contact Ron Althouse at 306 278 7345, Porcupine Plain, Sk.
Beekeepers needed for the 2013 season, March to October. Applicants need to be physically fit and willing to work weekends. Beekeeping experience is an asset, wages $12.53/hr. Rene LaRocque, Westlock Honey 780 818 4268.
River Rock Apiaries Ltd. located at Warpsite, Alberta is seeking applicants for Apiary Worker, (four positions). The positions are available on a seasonal and full-time basis, 45+ hrs/wk, $12.53/hr beginning March 15-October. Duties include handling, feeding and caring for honey colonies, assisting in the production of nucs and/or replacement hives, diagnose and treat hive health issues, moving hives, collecting/extracting honey as well as bee yard maintenance and the manufacture, assembly and maintenance of hive equipment. Applicants must have a valid drivers license, be able to work in a team environment and have a minimum of one year experience in a Canadian style commercial apiary. Send resume to Jason Boykiw, Box 446 Smoky Lake, AB or e-mail jlboykiw@mcsnet.ca.
Five apiary workers NOC8431 required for the 2013 beekeeping season. Must have at least one year experience in commercial beekeeping and must be familiar with all aspects of honey production, $12-$15/hr and two honey harvesters from July 15-Sept 15. Contact Gerard Apiaries of Alberta Pride 780 662 4449 gsieben@mcsnet.ca
Meijer Honey Farm requires six Apiary Workers, wages starting at 11.20/hr, experience is an asset. Eight Apiary Workers starting at $13.50/hr, minimum one year experience; two Apiary Technicians starting at $15/hr, minimum two years of experience. Knowledge of all aspects of a commercial apiary operation is a must. All positions are to be filled for 2013 season. Duties are maintaining hive health, harvesting honey, field work and heavy lifting is involved, 40-50 hrs/week. Apply to Meijer Honey Farm, PO 295 Delia AB T0J 0W0 or m@magtech.ca
Five Beekeeper/beekeeper helpers required for honey season. Apiary Harvester NOC 8431, $11.85-12.70/hr, one Apiary Worker NOC 8431, $12.50-13.50/h, must have 1 year experience, and one Apiary Technician NOC 8253, $13.33-$16/hr, must have two years experience, and 2 Agricultural Managers NOC 0821, $13.60-14.00/hr. All applicants must be in good physical condition, and willing to work as a team. Duties will include queen rearing, treating, managing live bee colonies, and honey extracting processes. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Accommodations are available. A driver's licence is an asset. Contact SS Honey Inc., Stacey Shaw at sshoneyinc@gmail.com. Please NO Phone Calls
Greidanus Honey Mill are seeking workers for the 2013 beekeeping season, four 4 Apiary Harvesters (NOC 8431); five Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) and three Apiary Technicians (NOC 8253). These positions are available on a seasonal basis with the first positions opening on March 25, 2013 and all positions ending on October 31, 2013. A minimum two years of experience is necessary for the Apiary Technician position with a rate of pay of $15/hr. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations with the assistance of the Apiary Harvesters and Apiary Workers. One of the three Apiary Technician positions requires extensive knowledge in queen rearing. A minimum of one year experience is required for Apiary Worker positions with a rate of pay of $12.50/hr. Major duties include assisting the Apiary Technicians in bee colony management as well as collecting and extracting honey and beeswax. No prior experience is required for the Apiary Harvester positions, but preference will be given to individuals applying with prior experience in beekeeping. The rate of pay for these positions is $11.92/hr. All applicants must be physically fit, willing to work in a team environment and a valid driver’s license will be considered an asset. Staff accommodations are available. Apply with resume to Grace Strom at The Greidanus Honey Mill, Box 5504, High River, AB T1V 1M6 or fax resume to 403-652-7683.
APIARY Technicians (6 positions) ($14.30/hr.), APIARY Workers (6 positions)($14.30/hr.) needed full time (45+ hrs./wk) for March thru October 2013 in Morinville, AB at Greidanus Apiaries 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. Greidanus Apiaries Ltd., Henry and Paul Greidanus, Morinville, Alberta. Please contact us at grapiaries@gmail.com
Hoetmer Honey Co. requires two Apiary Technicians (NOC 8253) must have two years beekeeping experience, $13.60; four General Farm Workers (NOC 8431) should have basic beekeeping knowledge, $11.42-$12.75/hr. All work is full time, 45+ hrs/week, March to October 2012. James Hoetmer, 780 307 4843, rippinjimmy@hotmail.com
LYNES APIARIES LTD. Has four positions available as Apiary Technicians, NOC 8253, starting at $13.60/hr. with minimum of two years experience. Six Apiary Workers, NOC 8431, are required, starting at $12.53/hr, minimum one year apiary work experience. These positions are available from March to October, 2013. (45+ hours per week). Staff accommodations will be provided. A valid driver’s license and ability to speak English are definite assets. All applicants must be physically fit. Apply with resume to Daryl or Sharon Lynes, Lynes Apiaries Ltd., P.O. BOX 272 Clyde, AB T0G 0P0 or sdlynes@hotmail.com
SWAN APIARIES are seeking workers for the 2013 beekeeping season; four Apiary Harvesters (NOC 8431); two Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) and two Apiary Technicians (NOC 8253). These positions are available on a seasonal basis with the first positions opening on March 25, 2013, all positions ending October 31, 2013. A minimum two years of experience is necessary for the Apiary Technician position with a rate of pay of $15/hr. Major duties involve all aspects of bee colony operations with the assistance of the Apiary Harvesters and Apiary Workers. A minimum of one year experience is required for Apiary Worker positions with a rate of pay of $12.50/hr. Major duties include assisting the Apiary Technicians in bee colony management as well as collecting and extracting honey and beeswax. No prior experience is required for the Apiary Harvester positions, but preference will be given to individuals applying with prior experience in beekeeping. The rate of pay for these positions is $11.92/hr. All applicants must be physically fit, willing to work in a team environment and a valid driver’s license will be considered an asset. Staff accommodations are available. Apply with resume to Hendrik Greidanus at Swan Apiaries, 2 Diebert Close, High River, AB T1V 1C2 or fax resume 403-652-7683.
Two Apiary LABOURERS (NOC 8431) for the 2013 season, April 15-Oct. 15. Assist beekeeper, lift honey, extract and prepare hives for winter. Must be physically fit. Will train. Wages $11.42 - $14/hr (according to NOC guidelines). Must be able to work with bees and speak English. Forward resume to elkhoney @yahoo.com or Elana Kemp, P.O. Box 1982, High Prairie, AB, T0G 1E0.
HONEY MEADOWS FARM requires ten beekeepers for the 2013 season,April- October (45hrs/week); two Apiary Technicians (NOC:8253 $13.60/hr) and eight Apiary Workers (NOC:8431 $12.55/hr). The Apiary Technicians must have experience working with bees on a commercial honey farm for at least one season and have a motor vehicle license recognized by the Province of Alberta. The Apiary Workers must have a basic knowledge of beekeeping. Send resume by e-mail to honeymeadows1@hotmail.com DeWinton, Alberta.
Four General Farm Workers (Apiary Harvesters NOC 8431) required, experience is an asset but will be trained, wages starting at $11.20/hr; Six Apiary Workers (NOC 8431) required with minimum two year experience, wage starting at $12.50/hr; Four Apiary Technicians (NOC 8253) required with minimum three year experience, wage starting at $15/hr. All positions are for the 2013 season and wages are negotiable depending on experience. On-Farm accommodations are available. Mike at busybee@telus.net Hay Lakes, Alberta
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 July to September, 2013, with an hourly rate of pay of $ 12.53. As an ‘Apiary Worker’ position, duties will include assisting management and apiary technicians with…
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.
KIWI BRIAN’S HONEY near Iron Springs, AB, is seeking employees for the 2013 season. APIARY TECHNICIAN NOC: 8253 two positions; starting at $13.75/hr and APIARY GENERAL FARM WORKERS, NOC: 8431 six positions; starting at $12.53/hr needed full time, 45+ hrs/wk for March 1-November 15, 2013. 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 three 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 one 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 pick-up/extraction/processing. Please send resumes to Landen at landen@witdouckfarms.com.
Marc Lallier Apiaries requires two Apiary Technicians (NOC 8253), in Sangudo, Alberta for year around work, $17/hr must have two years experience and a valid Alberta driver's license. We also require four beekeeper helpers (NOC 8431), $14/h from March to October 2013. Interested applicants can email at marclallier@gmail.com
POELMAN APIARIES requires General Farm Workers (Harvest Laborer): 5 required, experience is an asset but will be trained, wage starting at $11.42/hr. Apiary Workers (Low skill Worker): 14 required with a min. 1yr. experience, wage starting at $12.53/hr. Apiary Technician (Skilled Worker): 6 required with a minimum 2yr. experience, wage starting at $13.60/hr. All positions are to be filled for the 2012 Season. All wages are negotiable upon experience and productivity. A valid driver’s licence is a benefit. Ability to speak English is an asset. Must be physically fit. Email resumes to jpoelman@ xplornet.com attn. to Poelman Apiaries or fax to 403-687-2410
Beekeeper Helpers needed $13.50-$14.50/hr. Beekeeper Technicians needed $12-$13/hr. Must be able to work with live bee colonies, will provide training. Fax resume to Paradis Valley Honey Ltd. 780 359 2773.
NIXON HONEY FARM near Innisfail AB is seeking applicants for the 2013 season, March thru October. One Apiary Technician NOC 8253 required with minimum two years (seasons) experience at a large scale Canadian beekeeping operation. Job duties as per NOC 8253. Wage starts at $13.60/hr. Potential for full time year round employment min. 40+ hrs/wk. We also require 13 Apiary Workers NOC 8431 with minimum one year beekeeping experience. Wage starts at $12.53/hr. Job duties as per NOC 8431. All positions are full time on a seasonal basis and can expect min. 40+ hrs/wk. All wages are negotiable depending on experience. Accommodations provided. All applicants must be physically fit and accustomed to working with honeybees. Apply to info@nixonhoney.ca
CAN YOU WALK & CHEW GUM AT THE SAME TIME? WONDERFUL! BUT NOT REQUIRED TO WORK HERE! T’N’T Apiaries, Ardmore, AB is looking for an APIARY FOREPERSON, 5 TECHNICIANS (NOC 8253) ($12-$17/hr depending on experience) and 6 APIARY WORKERS (NOC 8431) ($11 -$16/hr. depending on experience) for full time (45+ hrs/wk) employment March thru October 2013. Some evening, night & weekend work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able 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 (seasons) working fulltime in a Canadian 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 is required for the NOC 8253 positions. The Apiary Workers must be able to work in the presence of honey bees and will assist with colony management and honey extraction/processing. Contact Dave Tharle, PO Box 80, Ardmore, AB. (Ph/fax 780-826-6013)
Hicks Honey Farms is seeking for the 2013 season, February-November: Apiary Technicians NOC 8253, six positions $14-$15/hr and Apiary Workers NOC 8431, four positions, $12.50-$13.50/hr. Accommodation available. Should have two years commercial beekeeping experience, be physically fit and have a valid drivers license. Forty-five hours of work per week. Apply by email to grhicks77@gmail.com or fax 780-324-3712
Accepting applications for 2013 season, April-October, all positions can expect a minimum of 40/hrs/week. Three Apiary technicians, NOC8252, must have a minimum of three years commercial beekeeping experience and queen rearing ability. Valid drivers’ license is required, starting wage $13.33/hr. Two Apiary Worker, NOC 8431, minimum of one year commercial beekeeping experience and valid driver’s license is required, starting wage $11.04/hr; Seven Apiary Harvesters, NOC 8431, beekeeping experience is an asset but will train, wages starting at $10.07/hr, all positions. Hilbert Honey Co. Ltd. Humboldt, Sask 305 682 3717, fax 306 682 3096 or hilberthoney @gmail.com
Apiary Technicians (6 positions) NOC 8253 ($13.33-$16 per hour depending on experience) and Apiary Workers (3 positions) NOC 8431 ($12.70-$13.50 per hour depending on experience) Apiary Harvester (4 positions) NOC 8431 ($11.58-$12.70 depending on experience) wanted for full-time work (45+ hour per week) for February 2013 until November. Some evening, night and weekend work. Applicants must be in good physical shape and able to work with honeybees. Apiary Technicians must have 3 years experience working with bees in a commercial apiary and have a drivers licence valid in Canada. Apiary Workers will be required to assist with day to day colony management, extracting and processing of honey. 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. Work will be in southern BC and central AB. Accommodations provided. Honeyview Farm, Rosedale, BC Email: jobs@honeyviewfarm or Fax 604-794-3085
Two Apiary Workers/Laborers, NOC 8431 wage starting at $11.20/hr; one from April to October 2013 the other June to November, 2013. Employment, seasonal, weekend, days, evening, for 44 hrs/wk with medical benefits, accommodation available. Location, Morinville, Alberta, duties are working with live bee colonies and honey harvest. Needs to speak English, have a valid Alberta driver’s license and have two or more years experience in all aspects of a beekeeping operation. Physically demanding work site: Outdoors work with tight deadlines. Send resume to Nolte Apiaries. Email at: beebuss12 @gmail.com
Tegart Apiaries is seeking for March 2013 APIAIRY TECHNICIANS NOC 8253 (2 positions, $14-$15.00/hr, two-year permanent/full time position). All positions can expect average 45+ hrs per week. Accommodations available, some evening and night work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team. Apiary Techs must have min. two seasons of full time work experience in a Canadian style commercial operation and be able to perform dutieis as listed under NOC 8253. Tegart Apiaries is seeking for March 2013 APIAIRY WORKERS NOC 8431 min 1+ years’ experience (7 positions, $12.50-$13.50/hr nine month/full time position). All positions can expect average 45+ hrs per week. Accommodations available, some evening and night work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team. Apiary workers must have a min of one 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. Contact Dan Tegart: ph. (780)835-2115 Fx. (780)835-2873 or email tegarthoney@telus.net
PLEASANT VALLEY requires General Farm Workers (Harvest Laborer): 3 required, experience is an asset but will be trained, wage starting at $11.42/hr. Apiary Workers (Low skill Worker): 7 required with a min. 1yr. experience, wage starting at $12.53/hr. Apiary Technician (Skilled Worker): 4 required with a minimum 2yr. experience, wage starting at $13.60/hr. All positions are to be filled for the 2012 Season. All wages are negotiable upon experience and productivity. A valid driver’s licence is a benefit. Ability to speak English is an asset. Must be physically fit. Email resumes to jpoelman@ xplornet.com attn. to Pleasant Valley or fax to 403-687-2410.
Tegart Apiaries is seeking 4 APIARY WORKERS NOC 8431 min 1+ years experience (@ $12.50-$13.50/hr) for January 2013 to the end of May 2013. All positions can expect average 45 hrs per week. Accommodations available, some evening, and night work. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team. Apiary workers must have a min. 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 bee equipment maintenance. Contact Dan Tegart: ph 780 835 2115 Fx 780 835 2873 or email tegarthoney@telus.net
APIARY Technicians NOC 8253 (4 positions) ($13.60/hr.), APIARY Workers NOC 8431 (2 positions)($12.53/hr.), and APIARY Harvesters NOC 8431 (3 positions) ($11.42/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 1 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. A valid motor vehicle license is required for 1 of the Apiary Worker positions. TPLR Honey Farms Ltd., Tim Townsend, Stony Plain, Alberta. Ph: 780-963-7573. Tim@TPLRHoneyFarms.com
