BC HR Toolkit: Hire, manage, and retain people – in one place.
Managing people is one of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of running a business. The BC HR Toolkit gives you the practical resources, ready-to-use templates, and clear step-by-step guidance you need to hire smarter, manage with confidence, and keep the right people — all while staying compliant with BC regulations and achieving your business goals.
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Practical HR Solutions Built for BC Agriculture & Food Processing Employers
If you run a family farm or a larger business, you already know how hard it can be to find and keep right people. With labour challenges affecting every part of the industry, HR isn’t just “nice to have” — it’s essential to long term business success.
That’s why BC HR Toolkit was created; your all-in-one HR resource designed specifically for BC’s agriculture and food-processing employers, with input from industry and BC employers who understand the day-to-day realities of farming and food processing in this province.
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Toolkit content is tailored based on your industry (agriculture or food processing) and business size — whether you're a small operation or a larger employer with dedicated HR staff.
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Access Levels
The BC HR Toolkit is free for employers registered in British Columbia.
Note: As part of our verification process, you may be asked to provide proof of your BC business registration. This helps ensure the Toolkit remains available to BC employers. If your business is not registered in BC, you will be prompted to create an account at CAHRC Agri HR Toolkit instead.
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Packed with ready-to-use templates, best-practice guides, and compliance resources, the BC HR Toolkit BC Employer Access gives you the practical tools to:
- Attract and hire the right people
- Reduce costly turnover
- Build strong, engaged teams
- Stay compliant with BC’s labour laws
To start using the Toolkit, simply create and activate your account, no payment information required.
Not sure where to start?
✓ Take the HR Health Check
Turn HR into your business advantage. This tool is designed to help you figure out what’s keeping you up at night—and where HR can make a real difference in your farm or agri-business.
With our FREE HR Self-Assessment, in a few minutes you’ll get:
- A personalized “HR health check” for your farm or business
- Insights into where you’re strong and where you could improve
- A direct link to the exact Toolkit resources to help you close gaps
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Why You Need HR — and How It Helps Your Business Succeed
In agriculture and food processing, your people are your biggest asset. The right HR practices do not just keep you compliant — they help you increase productivity, reduce turnover, and protect your bottom line.
Strong HR can help you:
- Attract the right talent – Stand out in a competitive labour market and bring in the skills your business needs.
- Boost productivity – Clear roles, solid training, and strong leadership mean work gets done faster and better.
- Reduce turnover – Retaining skilled employees saves thousands in recruitment and onboarding.
- Stay compliant – Understand and meet BC’s employment standards and safety requirements.
- Build culture – Create a workplace where people feel valued, engaged, and committed.
Did you know?
Businesses with strong HR systems have 50% lower turnover and are 3x more likely to hit their growth targets.
With the BC HR Toolkit, you will have the step-by-step resources to turn HR from an administrative burden into a powerful driver of business success.
Don’t wait until you’re struggling to find workers or facing a compliance issue. Start making HR work for you. The BC HR Toolkit is your one-stop resource for building a safe, productive, and engaged workforce.
Access the BC HR ToolkitAbout CAHRC
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) is a national non-for profit organization that works with employers, industry groups, and stakeholders to provide practical HR tools, training, and research tailored to the agricultural sector. Our goal is to ensure that the agriculture sector in Canada has access to the workforce it requires to remain competitive and sustainable.
Legal Disclaimer: The BC HR Toolkit is provided for informational purposes only and does nor constitute as legal advice. Employers are encouraged to consult with a qualified legal professional if they have questions about their particular circumstances.
About IAF
The Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC (IAF) delivers programs and services that support a strong and thriving agriculture and food sector in British Columbia.
To explore additional HR resources—including toolkits, workshops, training opportunities, and HR consulting services—developed through the Human Resources in BC Agriculture Program, visit the IAF HR Resources webpage.
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Funding acknowledgment
Funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia through the Agriculture Workforce Development Initiative. The initiative is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.
