There is no perfect city on earth, but if you’re lucky, you just may end up living in one perfect enough for you to call home. Every city has its pros and cons, and that is no different for the city of Chilliwack, British Colombia. Life in Chilliwack Chilliwack is the seventh-largest city in British...
The Canadian Government introduced the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) program in 1966 to source the workforce from Jamaica during certain seasons. The program has since expanded into other regions like Mexico and the Caribbean. These workers come to Canada on temporary visas to help during the planting and harvesting terms when farm owners cannot...
Finding a job in a field that you enjoy and where you feel purposeful is one of the most rewarding aspects of adulthood. However, many people select careers or fields that are not highly demanded and end up unable to find work. Knowing which jobs are in high demand in your area, and becoming certified...
Would You Like To Work At The University of the Fraser Valley? Here Are All The Available Jobs!
March 30, 2022by Micah Shaw
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is a fully accredited public university located in lovely Abbotsford, British Columbia. It is regarded worldwide for teaching excellence, student success, and an exceptional learning environment. With over 15,000 students worldwide studying here, UFV provides you with learning options that guarantee you’re job-ready and equipped to make a...
Have you heard about Labor Ready jobs? Labour ready staffing is distinct from other sorts of staffing or job searching. The occupations themselves aren’t your typical 9-5 desk job. Any job only employed for the day is considered labour ready staffing. Some day labour employment is only available for a few. The day labour market...
In this post-COVID-19 world, we’ve noticed a major influx of people moving out of Vancouver to Abbotsford and Chilliwack and to the rest of the Fraser Valley. Yep, those city folks are moving east, buying bigger homes, and finally getting that backyard big enough to host a weekend BBQ in. But which city is it...
Working outside in the winter comes with a number of unique risks. With temperatures dropping and snow and ice coating the ground, workers need to be extra careful. A big winter storm could knock out electricity, heat, and communications for hours, or even days, as evidenced by the devastating 2013 ice storm in central and...
So, you’re considering moving to Abbotsford, but you want to know if the city is right for you. When moving to a new city or country, there are always a few key things people are interested in knowing first. For example, the cost of living, employment and labour force, and leisure activities in the area....
The labour market worldwide has taken a huge hit over these last two years. Many people lost their jobs, and some are still feeling the effects. As it relates to unemployment and their economy, however, Canada is on the road to recovery. Canada labour market According to a labour force survey done in November 2021,...
In our new COVID-19 world, we have witnessed an unprecedented shutdown of industries across the country and the world. However, what has become clear during this crisis, is that people still need the necessities of life: shelter, utilities and food. If your food production business or farm is running at capacity in order to...