Help Fix the Labour Shortage Problem in Canadian Agriculture

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council  (CAHRC) is doing a research project called NAOF ‚Äì the National Agricultural Occupational Framework and Labour  Market Support project. This project is an in-depth study of  the exact jobs and skills associated with modern agriculture.

At this time, agricultural producers are being offered a unique opportunity to give ground floor input into the labour needs of the agricultural industry – and we urge you to participate.

The purpose of this project is to help fix the labour shortage problem in Canadian agriculture. This will be done by:

• Identifying exactly what the jobs and needed skills are; 
• Developing the training and job boards or job matching services to connect producers with workers who have the right skills; and, 
• Training producers with solid HR skills on how to access, train and retain workers.

To participate in a focus group, please contact Project Manager, Jade Reeve at reeve@cahrc-ccrha.ca or call 613-745-7457 ext. 228

Focus Group Schedule
**dates subject to change 

CATTLE - beef (cow/calf and feedlots)

• Ottawa, Ontario - Friday, February 27, 2015
• Ingersoll, Ontario - Tuesday, March 17, 2015 

SHEEP 

• Calgary, Alberta - Tuesday, March 10, 2015
• Guelph, Ontario - Thursday, March 12, 2015
• Regina, Saskatchewan - Wednesday, March 18, 2015