Comprehensive online resource for farms and businesses in Perth County implement strategies and programming to aid in the attraction and retention of workers.
Perth County Workforce Attraction & Retention Employer Toolkit (WARET)
Postal Service Disruption Impact
All Municipal billing statements will be sent via mail beginning again on December 17, 2024. Due to the impact of the Canada Post strike, mail may be delayed. Residents still need to make payments on their accounts during this time by the due date or late fees will apply.
We encourage residents to sign up for ebilling to prevent delayed invoices and payments. View all payment options.
Upcoming due dates:
Water & Sewer - January 15th
Please take note of the following changes to the waste collection schedule during the 2024/25 holidays: December 25th, 2024 collection: Rescheduled to Saturday, December 28th, 2024. January 1st, 2025 collection: Rescheduled to Saturday, January 4th, 2025. All other regular waste and recycling collections will continue as usual. Remember to set out your materials by 7:00 AM to ensure pickup
Like many sectors, there are more opportunities in agriculture and agri-business than people to fill them. Various programs exist to help match the right person to the right training and the right job.
For Employers
Perth County Workforce Attraction & Retention Employer Toolkit (WARET)
Comprehensive online resource for farms and businesses in Perth County implement strategies and programming to aid in the attraction and retention of workers.
Perth County Workforce Attraction & Retention Employer Toolkit (WARET)
Ontario Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act for Farming Operations
Rights and responsibilities for workers, supervisors, suppliers & employers in the agriculture sector.
Ontario Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act for Farming Operations
Suite of human resources information and tools for agricultural employers.
Local recruiting agency focused on connecting farms & Agri-business with skilled talent.
International Experience Canada: About the process - Canada.ca
Working Holidays & Internships in Canada for International Students and Youth
International Experience Canada: About the process - Canada.ca
Not-For-Profit organization facilitating work exchanges for international youth in Canada and for Canadian youth internationally.
F.A.R.M.S. - Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services
F.A.R.M.S.- Foreign Agricultural Resource Management Services
Agricultural Employees - Ontario Employment Standards Act
Agricultural Employees Protection Act
Provincial Legislation covering the protection of rights for agricultural employees regarding the unique characteristics of farms and the agricultural industry.
CAHRC - Workforce Strategic Plan
Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
The Workforce Strategic Plan is an initiative to help raise awareness of the career opportunities in agriculture, and to help the sector attract the labour force it needs to thrive.
Helpful tips and links to help farm operators and their employees stay safe on the job.
Four County Labour Market Planning Board
Provides labour market information and forecasts to local governments and employers in the counties of Perth, Huron, Bruce, and Grey.
Agricultural Workers Employment Standards - Ministry of Labour
Agricultural Workers Employment Standards= Ministry of Labour
For Employees
Employment Standards Act- Agricultural Employees, Government of Ontario
Employment Standards Act- Agricultural Employees, Government of Ontario
Agricultural Employees Protection Act
Provincial Legislation covering the protection of rights for agricultural employees regarding the unique characteristics of farms and the agricultural industry.
Helpful Tips and Links to help farm operators and their employees stay safe on the job.
Four County Labour Market Planning Board
Provides labour market information and forecasts to local governments and employers in the counties of Perth, Huron, Bruce, and Grey.
Agricultural Workers Employment Standards- Ministry of Labour
Factsheet outlining farm employer’s responsibilities under the Employment Standards Act, and wayfinding to different laws & regulations pertinent to Agricultural Employers.
Agricultural Workers Employment Standards- Ministry of Labour
Contact Us
Municipality of North Perth
330 Wallace Avenue North
Listowel, ON N4W 1L3
Tel: 519-291-2950
Toll Free: 1-888-714-1993
Matt Cardiff
Agricultural Specialist
Email the Agricultural Specialist
Municipality of North Perth, 330 Wallace Ave. N., Listowel, ON N4W 1L3
T: 519-492-1141
Toll Free: 888-714-1993
F: 519-291-1804
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