Seasonal temporary labour solves the Okanagan’s biggest staffing problem: agriculture and tourism demand that spikes sharply for a few months a year and does not justify year-round hiring. Vineyard and orchard operations need extra hands for pruning, thinning, and harvest; hotels, resorts, and hospitality businesses need extra staff through the summer tourist season. Constructive Solutions’...
Temporary staffing makes sense for construction work that is short-term, seasonal, or uncertain in duration; direct hire makes sense for roles you need year-round and want to build long-term capacity around. Most construction employers use both: a core direct-hire crew for ongoing work, supplemented by temporary labour to handle peak periods, tight deadlines, or specialized...
Temporary labour in British Columbia typically costs between $20 and $42 per hour billed to the client, depending on the role, required certifications, and shift length. General labour and warehouse roles sit at the lower end, while skilled trades, certified equipment operators, and roles requiring tickets such as WHMIS, Fall Protection, or forklift certification cost...
Temporary labour in Alberta typically costs between $22 and $45 per hour billed to the client, depending on the role, required certifications, and shift length. General labour and warehouse positions sit at the lower end of that range, while skilled trades, equipment operators, and roles requiring safety tickets such as H2S Alive, Fall Protection, or...
When most people hear the words “general labourer,” they probably think of someone who does a bit of everything on a construction site. And while that’s not inaccurate, there’s a lot more to being a general labourer in Canada than just swinging a hammer or holding a level. So what exactly does this little-known profession...
I don’t know about you, but I’m always bummed when it rains during the summer. It’s not just because of the inconvenience – it also means that all the work I’ve done to get my garden looking nice will be ruined. Apparently, I’m not alone in this: farmers in B.C.’s Fraser Valley also feel the...
There is no perfect city on earth, but if you’re lucky, you just may end up living in one perfect enough for you to call home. Every city has its pros and cons, and that is no different for the city of Chilliwack, British Colombia. Life in Chilliwack Chilliwack is the seventh-largest city in British...
The Canadian Government introduced the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) program in 1966 to source the workforce from Jamaica during certain seasons. The program has since expanded into other regions like Mexico and the Caribbean. These workers come to Canada on temporary visas to help during the planting and harvesting terms when farm owners cannot...
The History and Evolution of the Recruitment Industry Since people first started putting together groups, they have been trying to find better ways to find new members. In the 21st century, an organization’s online recruiting efforts are, of course, a big part of what they do. This hasn’t always been the case, though. In fact,...
Abbotsford main Industries: British Columbia The raspberry capital of Canada, the most charitable city in Canada, the Bible Belt of Canada; These terms have all been used to describe Abbotsford, nestled in the scenic Fraser Valley just over the border from Washington state. Abbotsford is a growing community known as the “city in the country.” ...