For Industry

Take steps to make sure you hire the help you need, when you need it. Choose the right people with the right skills, for the right time. Be realistic with who you hire and your job opportunities. Before they start, give them right training so they can succeed in their new job.

Hiring for your Farm, Fish and Food Business

1 Know What You Need

2 Write your Job Description

3 Find the Right Place to Advertise your Opportunity

4 Choose the Right People for the Right Time

5 Be Realistic with your Applicants

6 Welcome, Orient and Train

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Ministry of Agriculture Human Resources

An effective human resources management strategy can increase productivity, reduce costs, maintain health, increase job satisfaction and minimize staff turnover.

Ministry of Agriculture Human Resources

Guide for Developing a B.C. Agriculture Employee Handbook

Use this guide to help you prepare a handbook for your new employees

Guide for Developing a B.C. Agriculture Employee Handbook

Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council

Find additional supports for your human resource needs including job description templates through the Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council website

Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council

AgSafe BC

Find additional supports for the health and safety of your workforce and farm through resources and training provided by AgSafe BC.

AgSafe BC