| Finding and Hiring Qualified Staff |
A recent CRFA survey of operator needs revealed that finding and hiring qualified staff was the number one concern of Canadian restaurateurs, and it’s no wonder – with shifting demographics and a critical labour shortage, this is one issue that’s sure to sure to remain challenging for years to come.
CRFA offers many labour solutions to the industry as a whole, including special programs available exclusively to CRFA members.
CRFA’s Labour Shortage Toolkit is a one-stop shop, with tools and guides to help operators attract and retain employees, while managing the long-term labour shortage facing the industry. Helpful resources include:
- Information about the Temporary Foreign Worker program, a federal initiative that assists operators in hiring foreign workers on a temporary basis
- Links to foodservice-focused human resources websites
- Information about CRFA activities on the labour shortage file, and upcoming events
- Links to CRFA’s two approved foreign recruiters for the foodservice industry
Recruiting discounts for CRFA members … there are two ways for CRFA members to save when looking for staff:
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Hcareers Job Board
If you are a CRFA member looking to hire locally, you can save 47% on the cost of online recruiting with Hcareers. CRFA members pay only $249 per listing, compared to $469 for non-members. Visit the Hcareers site to start saving today! |
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CRFA-Approved Foreign Recruiters
If you are a CRFA member looking to recruit temporary foreign workers, let CRFA-approved foreign recruiters take the guesswork out of this sometimes challenging process. CRFA has identified two reputable, ethical and effective foreign recruiters with proven experience in the foodservice industry, and as a CRFA member you can save 5% on their services. Visit the Foreign Recruiters section of the Labour Shortage Toolkit for complete contact information. |
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