The Youth Employment and Skills Program provides a wage subsidy to employers who hire youth aged 15-30 for agricultural jobs. The program offers support for 50% of wages to a maximum of $14,000
The Growing Opportunities Program provides wage subsidies to support employers offering Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placements to post-secondary students in the agriculture sector. Eligible employers may receive up to 50% of wages, to a maximum of $5,000 per student placement
The Wage Subsidy program matches WorkBC clients who require on-the-job training and work experience with employers who can offer support, supervision and training to their new employee. The temporary subsidy covers a part of employee wages in exchange for coaching and on-the-job training
Full-time students employed in BC agriculture, food, beverage or seafood processing, fishing and aquaculture sectors during the summer season are eligible to apply for a bursary of up to $3,000
Free HR resources for B.C.’s agriculture employers, along with access to HR consultant support offering practical guidance to strengthen HR practices and one-on-one phone assistance
BC employers register to gain free access to practical resources, ready-to-use templates, and clear step-by-step guidance for hiring and managing employees effectively
