7 resources to help you fill that farm position
Where can you find good help these days?
Check out these resources that focus on recruitment and employment in the agriculture and agri-food sector.
Job Bank is the national employment service. Employers can advertise jobs and receive a list of potential candidates matching the job requirements and invite them to apply.
2. AgriJobs
AgriJobs supports the agricultural industry and employers by building nationally validated job information to clarify skills requirements for agricultural positions.
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council developed a toolkit to help producers meet agriculture’s unique hiring needs.
Connects employers and candidates in Canadian and international markets to meet the growing demand for a skilled labour force in agriculture.
Formed after two food industry recruiters grew frustrated with challenging job searches, Careers in Food says it’s now the largest food and beverage industry-specific job board on the internet.
Specializes in recruitment for Canadian agribusiness. Focuses on matching employers and applicants where the needs of both parties are met.
7. Regional sites
Several provinces have set up job boards for agribusiness and agri-food job recruitment in local areas. They include:
Agriculture and food jobs in Ontario.
The Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture job board.
Why devoting money and resources to HR will result in more motivated and committed workers.