外国人労働者の就業条件と生活環境に関する一考察 : 北海道の大規模野菜生産法人有限会社A農園における特定技能外国人等を対象として

foreign workers

北海道大学農經論叢

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the employment and living conditions of foreign workers in large-scale agricultural corporations in Hokkaido, focusing on those working under the Specified Skilled Worker SSW system. This study examines a large-scale vegetable production corporation in central Hokkaido, analyzing its employment structure, foreign workersʼ career intentions, and their evaluations of working and living conditions. The findings indicate that, while the workers generally appreciate the working environment and employment stability, dissatisfaction arises due to seasonal income fluctuations. Additionally, the study reveals a reluctance among foreign workers to pursue managerial positions, primarily due to social dynamics among colleagues. Moreover, although the living environment is deemed adequate, there is limited integration with the local community. The study suggests that, rather than hierarchical promotions, wage structure improvement may be more effective in maintaining the long-term engagement of foreign workers.