Living Wage for Families BC certify employers that pay a living wage to their staff and contractors, advocate for complementary government policies that would help families make ends meet and work with CCPA-BC to annually calculate the Living Wage for communities across BC. They also conduct research to ensure our work is informed by those with lived experience of working poverty and living wages.
Their goal is for every working British Columbian to make a living wage.

The Pacific Horticulture College has been training professional gardeners since 1986. We are designated by the B.C. Private Training Institutions Branch and recognized by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) of British Columbia as a designated training provider.The PHC is committed to providing excellence in horticulture training under the umbrella of the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific. The College will enable its students to develop skills to maximize employment opportunities and to encourage sustainable, environmentally responsible stewardship of gardens and green space.

WES-TECH Irrigation is the Island’s dedicated supplier of irrigation equipment. They have been in business for 27 years and pride themselves on their in-stock selection of irrigation products and staff expertise. Products include a full selection of irrigation, landscape lighting, water features and pumps to meet your needs.

The Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia was formed in 1979 to provide a forum for manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to get together to communicate and exchange information about the irrigation industry. Their objectives include fostering and promoting the interests and welfare of the irrigation industry and its members, and establishing guidelines, standards and specifications for the design and installation of irrigation systems.

Haddow Groundworks is a locally owned and operated business based in Victoria, BC. Owner/operator Matt Haddow takes great pride in making sure that your custom project not only meets your needs but exceeds your expectations. With over seven years of experience in the industry, Matt has been involved with many types of projects from residential to commercial, and has established a reputation for providing his customers with timely and professional service.

AgSafe strives to create a safe and healthy work environment in BC agriculture through outreach and an active program of education, training and consultation in all regions of the province. The Certificate of Recognition (COR) program is an incentive program recognizing and rewarding employers for implementing an effective Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program which demonstrates a commitment to workplace health and safety.