Hi! My name is Karen and I have been in the trades for 7 ½ years. I am an Apprentice Carpenter. My Favorite thing about being a carpenter is it keeps me very active. Farmer is a great company to work for they have great incentives, and they care about family. My Future goal is…

Happy International Women’s Day 2023   Today we celebrate International Women’s Day. This day is meant to commemorate and honour the wins and achievements of women while also raising awareness around gender equality. At Farmer Construction, we encourage and support women to rise to their full potential without being judged or scrutinized. We recently celebrated…

Every year, on April 28th, workers, families, employers, and others come together at Day of Mourning events held around the province to remember those who have lost their lives on the job, to remember families who have lost their loved ones, and to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces. At Farmer Construction, we take…

In 2018, more than half of the people who died of overdoses in BC worked in trades. The Tailgate Toolkit Project, by the Vancouver Island Construction Association, will include interviews with industry representatives which will inform training programs and resources, as well as recommendations to address the crisis in the industry. For more information visit…

At Farmer Construction, we appreciate and value our employees who are the key to our success which is why we are excited to announce that we have increased our carpenter pay rates to ensure that our employees are the best paid team in Victoria! Effective January 31st, 2022, the pay rate for a certified carpenter…

Thank you to all our employees and colleagues for their support this past year! We wish each and every one of you a safe and happy holiday season with your loved ones and all the best in the new year! From all of us at Farmer Construction Ltd.