Candidate Development Representative

Source and Pre-qualify External Candidates.

• Find prospects not already in the database.
• Assess prospects’ skills, experience and type fit for our industry, clients, and current engagements to select and develop interested and qualified candidates.
• Complete required registration fields and call verifications.
• Add appropriate candidates to roll up lists for current engagements.
• Schedule pre-screening calls for Project Coordinators and/or Search Consultants and Practice Leaders.

Coordinate Internal Data Searches.
• Coordinate database searches for all open engagements to identify candidates.
• Contact appropriate candidates process results.

Coordinate Strategic Sourcing Plans.

• Find and maintain reliable sources for gathering company and contact information relevant to specific industry searches.
• Assemble lists of AOR specific source companies for current or future sourcing activities.
Process Applications
• Assess the value of each applicant for current and future engagements or candidate marketing opportunities.
• Professionally reject unsuitable applicants, while referring candidates to Project Coordinators and/or Search Consultants and Practice Leaders.

Completed post-secondary education in Administration, Business or Agricultural

• Strong knowledge of computer programs, especially CRM’s and Excel.
• Solid knowledge of internet sourcing and searching tactics and resources.
• Very well organized. Strong attention to detail, and a high level of data handling accuracy.
• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Self-disciplined, with a strong work ethic.
• A sincere interest in discovering and assessing other people’s skills, personality traits, motivations, and career aspirations.
• Ability to react and respond to changing priorities.

The company values and appreciates its employees by offering a comfortable base salary supported by variable income opportunities. A competitive health and dental benefits program through Canada Life is offered in single or family packages. Payroll is bi-weekly through direct deposit.

Regardless of your province of residence, you would gain a Saskatchewan base-vacation allotment of 3 weeks. Individuals working from their home office earn a monthly stipend to assist with costs for internet and cellular fees.

Company travel is done through third-party vehicle rentals to avoid wear and tear on your personal vehicle.
Company communication is supported by a Voice over IP system (VoIP). The database used for recruitment activities is PC Recruiter (PCR) which we have used exclusively since 2013.

Our Head Office is located in Saskatchewan. As we seek national representation, most staff work out of a home office. As long as you have a reliable, high-speed internet connection with significant upload and download Mbps, your location is insignificant.

At Grasslands Recruitment Specialists, we have been progressively connecting Canadian agriculture since 1996. Our focus- through a process of discovery- is to find the best candidate for our client employers and the perfect opportunity for career seekers.

Our team is strategically placed within and throughout the Canadian labor market- understanding the differences and similarities between each agribusiness and agrifood sector, and of the numerous geographical regions of the country. We provide national coverage with local expertise.

As member owners of NPA Worldwide, we maintain business partnerships with independently owned specialized search firms to expand our reach globally. We understand the needs of national and international agribusiness employers.

As a search firm, we have dedicated our resources to being an integral part of the continued growth and diversity of the Canadian agricultural economy, and to improving people’s lives.

With over 85 years of combined specialized agribusiness search experience, we make connections happen.