by WFCA Office | Nov 24, 2022 | Silviculture Labour Force Strategy
The Western Forestry Contractors’ Association engaged Qatalyst Research Group to: Undertake research on the composition of the labour force and workforce development issues related to recruitment and retention; and Develop a labour market strategy that is focused,... by WFCA Office | Oct 11, 2022 | Silviculture Labour Force Strategy
The British Columbia Ministry of Labour has approved amendments to the Employment Standards Regulation identifying work that is considered too hazardous for children and young people to perform. The amendments have now been approved and come into force on January 1,... by WFCA Office | Dec 9, 2021 | Silviculture Labour Force Strategy
Summary This section explains under what circumstances an employee qualifies for personal illness or injury Announced 24 November 2021 https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PREM0073-002235 Comes into effect 1 January 2022 Text of Legislation 49.1 (1) After 90... by WFCA Office | Nov 26, 2021 | Silviculture Labour Force Strategy
The Western Forestry Contractors’ Association engaged Qatalyst Research Group to: • Undertake research on the composition of the labour force and workforce development issues related to recruitment and retention. This document is the final report summarizing the... by WFCA Office | Feb 28, 2020 | Silviculture Labour Force Strategy
One of the things that makes planting trees in Canada exceptional is the number of women who make up the seasonal workforce compared to the rest of the resource sectors. A 2015 B.C. labour market survey estimated women share nearly half the sector’s hard work and... by WFCA Office | Feb 7, 2020 | Silviculture Labour Force Strategy
Over the past 4 years, the Western Forestry Contractors Association (WFCA) and the BC Safe Forestry Program (BCSFP) have been prioritizing sexual harassment and assault as a key health and safety concern in our industry. In each of the past four years, we have hosted...
