Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council joins Bioenterprise Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) has joined forces with Bioenterprise Canada to become the newest partner in Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine (The Engine). 

This collaboration will connect Canada’s national centre for agricultural labour market intelligence and HR solutions with The Engine’s nation-wide network to help build and sustain a skilled, motivated, and resilient workforce for the agriculture and agri-food sector.

“CAHRC brings unparalleled expertise in workforce development, and we’re thrilled to welcome them to The Engine,” says Dave Smardon, CEO of Bioenterprise Canada. “Innovation depends on people, and this partnership will help ensure that Canadian agri-food innovators have access to the talent they need to grow and compete on a global stage.”

CAHRC specializes in workforce research, HR tools, and industry-led strategies that help employers, associations, and policymakers build and sustain a qualified and resilient agricultural workforce. Its main areas of activity include labour market research, workforce development programs, HR resources and training, and initiatives supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in agriculture.

“We chose to partner with Bioenterprise because our missions align — both organizations are committed to strengthening Canada’s agriculture and agri-food sector by equipping it with the knowledge, tools, and networks it needs to thrive,” says Jennifer Wright, Executive Director of CAHRC. “Through this partnership, we can better connect people, data, and solutions to address some of the most pressing challenges facing our industry.”

Through Canada’s Food & Agri-Tech Engine, CAHRC aims to expand the reach of its labour market data and HR solutions to a wider network of innovative agri-food businesses, build stronger connections between workforce development and innovation, and create new collaboration opportunities for employers, industry associations, researchers, and policymakers working to strengthen Canada’s food system.