Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program Information for Alberta Employers - 2010
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Temporary Foreign Worker Insurance Program - 2010
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
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Temporary Foreign Workers - Service Canada Changes
Service Canada has recently implemented new advertising requirements and LMO application procedures, due to the government’s insistence of a 'Canadian First' philosophy attributed to the economic recession and rising unemployment rates. For the most part, affected members either have their foreign workers already in the country, have foreign workers scheduled to arrive in the country shortly, or are waiting for the final processing of work permits/visas. Therefore, the more stringent conditions will not apply to most members this 2009 season.
Update - Phillippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO)
In February, the ABC Labour Committee informed members of an additional requirement implemented by the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) regarding hiring Philippine workers, in which the hiring company and the worker's LMO/contract documents now have to be verified and approved by the Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO) in Vancouver. Subsequently, the Labour Committee arranged for the implementation of a streamlined process by the POLO office, to ensure that all members submitted documents would be immediately processed with the approval sent 'electronically' to the POEA in the Philippines.
Since early February, numerous members have been receiving confirmation that their documents were being processed, whether by phone or fax.
Members who also sent in a self addressed envelope with their documents, may get back copies of the approved documents for their records. At this time, the committee is only aware of one member who has received back copies of their approved documents. Hopefully, other members will also receive their documents back in the near future.
Information For Beekeepers Hiring Philippine Workers
Click Links For Documents:
Addendum to the Contract of Employment
Agency Hiring System Information
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Are you considering hiring temporary foreign workers? Visit the sites below for further information.
Service Canada
Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Hiring Temporary Workers in Canada
Citizenship & Immigration Canada
Temporary Work Permit Wait Times
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development also provided the following documents.
Checklist for Applying for LMO, TWP, PNP, Perma Visa
Primary Skilled Worker PNP Terms of Reference
Industry Specific LMO'S for Foreign Workers
GENERAL FARM WORKER (NOC 8431)
Help Wanted
Apiary Workers (5 positions)- NOC 8431 ($11.75 to $14.00/hr.) needed full time (48+ hrs./wk) for April thru October 2010 in Stony Plain, Alberta. Accommodations and transportation provided. Work will be done during the weekdays as well as weekends. All applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. The Apiary Workers must be able to work in the presence of honey bees and will assist with colony management and honey extraction/processing. Minimum 2+ years of experience with bees required. Tim Townsend, TPLR Honey Farms Ltd. (Tim@tplrhoneyfarms.com)
Six beekeepers for the 2010 season March to November. Preference will be given to candidates with queen rearing experience. Must have a valid drivers license and experience operating a forklift and heavy trucks. Wages based on experience. Serious candidates only. Jean-Marc Le Dorze, 778 882 6254 or jmcshipley@shaw.ca2.
Beekeeper helpers (3) for 2010 season, June to September. $12-$15/hr depending on experience. Ron Althouse 306 278 2747 Porcupine Plain, SK.
Apiary technicians - NOC: 8253 - (2) $14.00/hr. and General Farm workers - NOC: 8431 - (8) $12.00/hr. needed full time (45+ hrs /wk) for March to October 2010. Apiary Technician will assist management with daily apiary operations and honey bee colony management, therefore applicants must have previous beekeeping experience of 3 years (seasons) full time in large commercial apiary operation in the minimum capacity of 'Beekeeper Assistant/Helper.' General Farm Workers (Beekeeper Assistant/Helper) should have basic knowledge to assist beekeepers/technicians with honey bee colony management and honey extraction/processing. Sidney Greidanus, High River 403 652 7647.
Honey Meadows Farm requires 4 beekeeper helpers for the 2010 season for hive management and honey production. Experience with bees is an asset, however, we are willing to provide training. Pay is $11.50 - $13.50/hr for at least 50 hours/week for the period of April to October. Must have valid driver's license. Phone/fax Henk 403 938 8293.
Beekeeper helper needed for 2010, from March to November $11.50 to $13.50/hr. A candidate with basic knowledge in beekeeping and honey production preferred. Fax resume to 780 332 1232 or email ronglinyu@hotmail.com
Experienced beekeepers and beekeeper assistants require for the 2010 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 403 652 5231 or Terry@mountainviewhoney.com
APIARY TECHNICIANS - NOC: 8253 - (2) $14.00/hr. and GENERAL FARM WORKERS - NOC: 8431 - (8) $12.00/hr. full time (45+ hrs /wk) for March to October 2010. 'Apiary Technician' will manage daily apiary operations and honey bee colony health; applicants must have previous beekeeping experience of 5 years full time in large commercial apiary . General Farm Workers (Beekeeper Assistant/Helper) should have basic knowledge to assist beekeepers/technicians with honey bee colony management and honey extraction/processing; with a minimum of 3 years experience. Send resumes to Hendrik Greidanus at swanhg@gmail.com
Four experienced beekeepers and apiary workers needed for 2010 season, April to November $12.50-$14.00/hr based on experience, accommodation and airfare included. Mike busybee@telus.net Leduc.
Twelve General farm workers NOC8431 required from April through October 2010 with minimum four years beekeeping experience. 12.50/hr starting salary. Please fax resume to Gerrit at 403-687-2375.
Experienced beekeeper, minimum three years experience for 2010 season; one beekeeper helper, training can be provided, wage ranges $11-$14/hr depending on experience, Stan at Bastura Apiaries 403 315 3173.
Ten beekeepers, $12/ hr, starting February 1 to mid November 2010 to work in BC. Caspian Apiary Inc. caspianapiaries@gmail.com or 604 338 4522.
Ten Seasonal Workers for beekeeping, starting Feb.1- Mid November 2010, $12/hr. Contact Vancouver Honey Ltd. vancouverhoney@gmail.com
Nine Beekeepers starting February 1 to mid November 2010, $12/hr. Contact Bee Holding Inc. by email: radbees@hotmail.com or 778 861 2344
Beekeeper helpers required for 2010 season, April to October. NOC8431, $13.85/hr, a basic knowledge of beekeeping and honey extraction is required and a valid drivers license is an asset. Ability to speak English is also required. Stacey Shaw 780 536 2526 or sshoneyinc@gmail.com
Beekeeper helpers required for 2010 season, April to October. NOC8431 $13.85/hr. A basic knowledge of beekeeping and honey extraction is required. A valid drivers license is an asset and the ability to speak English is requited. Stan Shaw @ 780 523 2572or shawhoney@gmail.com
Three beekeeper helpers needed for 2010 season, March to November with minimum two years experience $14-$15/hr. Fax resume to Marc Lallier Apiaries 780 785 2772 Sangudo.
Apiary Foreperson (one position) NOC 8253 ($14.55-$16/hr) needed for the 2010 season full time (45+ hrs./wk) for March thru November 2010. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years (seasons) full time in a Canadian style apiary management and have a good understanding of a commercial operation. A motor vehicle license recognized in the Province of Alberta is required. General Farm Workers (eight positions)- -NOC8431 ($12.50 to $13.50/hr.) needed for the 2010 season full time (45+ hrs./wk) for March thru November 2010. Applicants should have a basic understanding of beekeeping and be able to assist beekeepers and technicians with daily tasks. For all positions some evening, night and weekend work and all applicants must be in good physical condition and able to work in a team environment. Accommodations provided. Gilbert Wolfe ph 780-925-2282, fax 780-925-2943 or gwolfe@serbernet.com PO Box 289 Guy Alberta T0H 1Y0.
Four beekeeper helpers needed for the 2010 season, March to November with minimum two years experience, $13-$15/hr. Lallier Apiaries 780 967 4163 Alcomdale.
Two Beekeepers Helpers for the 2010 season, April to November. In need of person who is willing to work with live bees and know how to do light carpentry. Beekeeping knowledge is an asset, wage ranges from $12-$14.00/hr. Phone Dennis 780 864 6285 or djamesfulton@hotmail.com
Beekeeper required at small commercial apiary & honey winery for 2010 Apr-Oct. $12.00 - $15.00/hr. depending on experience. Valid driver's license required. Wide range of duties including hive management, extracting, honey and wine packaging, winery management and general farm work. Send resumé to Cherie at info@chinookhoney.com or fax to 403-995-0829.
Experienced beekeeper wanted for the 2010 season April-October $12-$15/hr depending on experience. Contact Brad Lechler 306-278-2198 Porcupine Plain SK
We have several positions available at this time. We will be hiring seasonal workers (3) that have experience in honey and queen production, (NOC8253), wages beginning at $15.00/hr. We are also looking to hire up to 14 non skilled seasonal workers (NOC8431), with wages beginning at $12.00/hr. At this time we are also looking for one full time experienced worker, with wages negotiable. Fax applications to 1 403 687 2410 or e- mail jpoelman@xplornet.com
Eight beekeepers, beekeeper/helper required for 2010 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-$15 depending on experience. Dan Pala ph/fax 780 694 2282 780 832 5809.
Four experienced beekeepers for the 2010 season, April to October for honey and queen production. Salary based on experience. Gerard 780 662 4449 Apiaries of Alberta Pride Ltd. Tofield. Beekeepers required for 2010 season, with or without beekeeping experience. Wages $14-$16/hr. Fax resume to Sanchez Honey 780 837 2866.
Four-Apiary Technicians - NOC8253 @ $15.00/hr are needed for the 2010 season. Applicants must have two to three years experience with colony management and have a good understanding of a commercial operation. Four General Farm Workers - NOC8431 @ $13.00 are needed for the 2010 season. Applicants should have a basic understanding of beekeeping and be able to assist beekeepers and technicians with daily tasks. Accommodations can be provided. All applications should be sent to Dan Tegart ph 780-835-2115 fax 780-835-2873 tegarthoney@telus.net PO Box 904 Fairview Alberta.
APIARY FOREPERSON (1 position) /TECHNICIANS (3 positions) - NOC 8253 ($14.55 to $16.00/hr) and GENERAL FARM WORKERS (4 positions)- NOC 8431 ($12.50 to $13.50/hr.) needed full time (45+ hrs./wk) for March thru October 2010 in Ardmore, AB. Some evening, night and 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 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 for the NOC 8253 positions. The General Farm Workers must be able to work in the presence of honey bees and will assist with colony management and honey extraction/processing. Dave Tharle, T'N'T Apiaries, Box 80, Ardmore, AB. (ph/fax 780-826-6013) tntapi@mcsnet.ca
GENERAL FARM WORKERS - NOC.: 8431 - (6) $13.65/hr. needed full time (45+ hrs./wk) for May 15th - September 15th, 2010. 'General farm workers' will assist management/beekeepers with honey extraction/processing. Contact: Todd Eastman, P.O. Box 268, Clyde, AB (teastman@mcsnet.ca).
Experienced beekeeper for year round employment, preferably with Class 3 license and bilingual, for honey and queen production operation in NW Alberta, $12.80/hr. Fax Grant, Hicks Honey Farms, 780 324 3712 or djhicks@serbernet.com
Four general farm workers NOC8431 required from April to October 2010 in Brooks with a minimum of three years beekeeping experience. Salary will start at $12.50/hr required full time. Please fax resume to Jay 403 362 5416.
Apiary Technician, one position-NOC 8253 required from May through October 2010. Applicant must have a minimum of three years experience in a Canadian commercial apiary working as an Apiary Technician. Experience required in hive management for honey production, disease diagnosis and mite threshold monitoring. Applicant must be in good physical condition. A valid driver's license is required for the NOC 8253 position. Kamisak Apiary, Beaverlodge, Phone 780-354-2624, fax 780 354-2797 or zumwaltsm@gpnet.ca
APIARY TECHNICIAN - NOC.: 8253 - (2) $15.50/hr. and GENERAL FARM WORKERS - NOC.: 8431 - (8) $13.65/hr. needed full time (45+ hrs./wk) for March to October 2010. 'Apiary Technicians' will assist management with the daily apiary operations and honey bee colony management, therefore applicants must have previous beekeeping experience of 3 years (seasons) full-time in a large commercial apiary operation in the min. capacity of 'Beekeeper Assistant/Helper.' 'General Farm Workers (Beekeeper Assistant/Helpers)' should have basic knowledge to assist beekeepers/technicians with honey bee colony management and honey extraction/processing. Todd Eastman, Clyde, AB, (780) 348-5755, (teastman@mcsnet.ca)
Beekeeper helpers (7) needed for the 2010 beekeeping season, March-December $13.80/hr plus room and board. Must be able to work with live bee colonies. Will provide training. Fax resume to 780 359 2773 Paradis Valley Honey Ltd.
Three experienced beekeepers wanted from March 15 to October 15, 2010, $15.50/hr. One beekeeper helper wanted from March 15 to October 15, 2010, $13.80/hr. Accommodations available. Peter 780 597 3910 or Rob 780 332 4862 Fax 780 597 2185 jessing@abnorth.com Grimshaw, Alberta.
13 positions for beekeeper helpers needed the for 2010 season, March to November, $10.50 to $13.50/hr. depending on experience. Duties include field work, shop work. Training provided. Fax resume to 403-227-0092 or email kenixon@yourlink.ca Nixon Honey Farm, Innisfail AB.
