We were recently approved by The Department of Economic Growth, Tourism and Culture to hold 3A training and Ag Train the Trainer (more info below) with 100% of the costs covered. Training registration will be handled on a first come, first served basis with available funding open to the Agriculture Industry. The training will be begin January 17^th and be running until the end of March. If you would like to register please have your employer contact Erin McCardle at the PEI Agriculture Sector office at 902-892-1091 or jobseast@peiagsc.ca

 Class 3A

From field to road…do you have employees that drive your trucks, but don’t have their licenses? We are looking for experienced drivers that would like to obtain their Airbrakes and Class 3A license. 
Draft Schedule:

Day 1- Airbrake theory

Day 2- Review of Airbrakes and Airbrake test (written on site), Preform a pre-use inspection

Day 3- Driving and Testing for Class 3A (time scheduled test on site)

Day 4- Driving and Testing for Class 3A (time scheduled test on site)

Requirements- must have valid truck driving experience, but not licensed & Medical completed and returned

Registration is now open, limited seating available. To sign up, contact the PEI Agriculture Sector Council at 892-1091 or e-mail jobseast@peiagsc.ca

PLEASE NOTE- FOR CLASS 3A, MEDICALS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE TESTING.

Ag Train the Trainer

PEIAGSC received a National Award from the Canadian Society of Safety Engineers for their “Agriculture Train the Trainer Project”

Overview of Agriculture Train the Trainer Training Program:

• Training the Trainer, for all identified instructors
• General Farm Safety Awareness
• Joint OHS Committee Effectiveness
• WHMIS GHS
• Working Alone
• Confined Spaces
• Safety Management
• Emergency Situations

Train the Trainer training for ag workers on PEI will result in participating farms having staff fully trained and Certified in Safety, Code of Conduct, OHS, Farm Safety, their farms requirements for Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committees and to promote a safe workplace.

Training- 5 days with instructor Alvin Smith, ASTA or Stewart Franck, Workplace Performance Management

 Please have your farm/employer contact us directly for registration.

Other training opportunities that may become available pending interest and funding are:

• Food Safety
• Tractor Safety
• Emergency First Aid
• Standard First Aid
• Defensive Driving
• Forklift
• Pesticides 
• Supervisor Training
• Mental Health in Agriculture
• Perennia’s Food Safety Division

The theory portion is approx 3 hours and the practical portion is approximately 3 hours. All participants will receive a wallet card upon successfully completing the course and employers will receive a record of training for their records. Those who are between the ages of 14-16 will require written parental/guardian approval. 

If you are interested, please call Bryan at 902-892-1091 or email jobs@peiagsc.ca

Congraulations to all award winners!!! 

The 2020 PEI Agriculture Sector Employee of the year was awarded to Eugene McInnis of Anglo, P.E.I.  
Eugene was nominated by his current employer; Peter Handrahan, West Prince Berry Co-op. Award is sponsored by Kool Breeze Farms.

 The 2020 PEI Agriculture Sector Employer of the year was awarded to G. W Vissers and Sons of Orwell. 
G.W Visser was nominated by Allan Glover. Award is sponsored by T&K Fire and Safety.

 The 2020 PEI Department of Agriculture and Land Minister’s Dedication to Agriculture Award was presented to Erland Millar.
Erland has been nominated by his employer Josh Dillman, Port Hill Milking Company of Tyne Valley.  Award is sponsored by P.E.I Dept. of Agriculture and Land