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Agriculture Jobs Connector

Province launches online resource to help Albertans find agri-food jobs

Apr 9, 2020 | 5:26 PM

The Alberta government has launched an online resource designed to strengthen the food supply chain and fill agriculture and agri-food jobs.

Keeping Alberta’s food supply chain safe and intact is a priority, the province says in a release, adding the new Agriculture Jobs Connector website is a tool for Albertans to find essential agriculture work opportunities and for essential agriculture businesses to find workers.

“With so many Albertans now out of work due to no fault of their own from COVID-19, there is an opportunity for the needs of both employers in the agriculture sector and Albertans wanting work to connect,” the government release says, noting travel restrictions due to COVID-19 may make it difficult for employers to bring in temporary foreign workers this season.

“There are great job opportunities on Alberta farms and ranches. There is definitely a greater appreciation for Alberta’s agriculture sector, and this new website will help Albertans find an exciting new job in this essential service,” says Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

Agriculture and food employers and workers can access hiring, job search and farm safety resources through the new Agriculture Job Connector at alberta.ca/AgJobConnector.

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(With file from Government of Alberta media release)