We take the time to understand your business opportunities
Since 1996, Grasslands Recruitment Specialists has solely focused on sourcing, vetting, and presenting qualified, niche-fit agribusiness/agri-food candidates for interviews. We do not simply fill job openings; we work to ensure that the person chosen is qualified and quantifiable for success in the given workplace, or they are not presented.
We don’t just send a resume and cross our fingers; we figure out what you want and need, do what it takes to get those people, and then help you close the deal! To alleviate concerns about employee retention, we ensure a skillset, community, and corporate fit. We are not machines. We are people who help other people.
Please tell us about the people you require. We approach only those candidates who have a track record of success in your industry. We then assist you in hiring the right person the first time.
Our clients have recognized the importance of incorporating our search services into their hiring process. Each search will be tailored to your specific requirements and circumstances.
Our executive search process gives you the chance to hire a top-tier candidate. Each step of our process provides critical information needed to make an informed hiring decision.
We primarily represent mid-to-executive level positions in the Canadian agricultural marketplace, including relationships with other agri-business recruiters with whom we collaborate to fill our clients’ positions. While working directly with us, you benefit from a global network of recruiters! Our business scope/reach is limited to the North American agribusiness/agri-food industry. We understand and are passionate about agriculture, and our employees generally work and live in smaller rural communities across Canada.
We have been Connecting Canadian Agriculture since 1996, and our goal is to become your long-term recruitment partner, not just a vendor. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and the options available to you.
What Our Clients Have To Say:
“Will look forward to working with you in the future.”
“They take a sniper/rifle approach rather than shotgun”
“Mike must be the most connected guy in agriculture.
He walks every foot of every trade show each year”
“Some of our best guys have come through Grasslands”
“They really understand the market, especially pay ranges”
“Nice, honest people. They do what they say they are going to do”
“Mike is a true professional and extremely knowledgeable. Excellent experience”
“Trust is the #1 factor when it comes to hiring and firing. Blair gets that. We trust Blair.”
“They don’t waste our time”
“They really know the western market. Saves a ton of time–we don’t have to educate them”
“We would rather have 3 strong candidates than 15 average ones”
“Always delivers strong candidates”
“More selective with candidates than other recruiters”
Recent Successful Placements include:
Ag Risk Advisor
Alberta
Ag Risk Advisor
Manitoba
Agricultural Product Specialist
Saskatchewan
Agriculture Sales Representative
Manitoba
Agriculture Sales Representative
Saskatchewan
Alberta Territory Manager
Alberta
Branch Manager (3)
Alberta
Branch Sales Manager (2)
Saskatchewan
Business Development Manager – Monogastrics
Ontario
Capital Equipment Sales Representative
Saskatchewan
Chief Financial Officer
Ontario
Corporate Controller
Saskatchewan
Crop Input Specialist
Manitoba
Crop Inputs Branch Manager
Saskatchewan
Crop Production Advisor
Saskatchewan
Dealer Relationship Manager Eastern Canada
Ontario
Design Engineer
Saskatchewan
Director of Sales and Marketing
British Columbia
Executive Director
Saskatchewan
General Manager – Ag Animal Nutrition
Saskatchewan
Grow Advisor (2)
Alberta
HR Lead
Saskatchewan
International Product Specialist (IPS)
Manitoba
International Wholesale Sales Manager
Manitoba
Lead Business Consultant
Ontario
National Sales Agronomist – Biological Crop Inputs
Ontario
National Sales Manager US
Minnesota
Ontario Sales Manager
Ontario
PLM Manager
Alberta
Product Manager
Alberta
Recruitment Manager
Alberta
Regional Account Manager
Alberta
Regional Aftermarket Sales Manager
Saskatchewan
Regional Sales Manager
Saskatchewan
Regional Sales Manager
Alberta
Regional Sales Manager
Alberta
Sales Manager Canada – Agricultural Equipment
Manitoba
Sales Manager – Feed and Ingredients
Ontario
Sales Manager- Horticultural Supply
Ontario
Senior Grow Advisor
Alberta
Senior Human Resources Manager
Saskatchewan
Senior Market Development & Territory Manager
Manitoba
Senior Production Manager
Ontario
Senior Territory Sales Representative – Western Canada
Alberta
Senior Territory Sales Representative – Canada
Colorado
Service Manager
Alberta
Service Manager
Ontario
Service Sales Manager
Saskatchewan
Technical Manager – Ruminant Feed
Ontario
Technical Sales Manager
Saskatchewan
Territory Account Manager – Western Canada
Alberta
Territory Manager – Seed
Ontario
Territory Manager – Processing Equipment
Ontario
Territory Manager – Western Canada
Alberta
Trainer
Saskatchewan
Highlighted Candidates
Regional Manager:
Animal/Livestock
Regional managers are in charge of multiple stores throughout a large physical area. Depending on how the company operates, a regional manager may be in charge of stores in one RM/County or across multiple provinces. Regional managers determine the operational practices of all stores in the area, making sure each runs smoothly, cleanly, complies with marketing and sales campaigns and meets budget and sales goals.
Production Manager: Equipment/Manufacturing
Production managers are responsible for the technical management, supervision and control of industrial production processes. Production managers ensure that manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently
Agronomist:
Agronomy/Seed
Agronomy integrates all disciplines of crop production, from variety selection to harvesting, and from soil management to entomology. Agronomists often act as the liaison between producers and crop researchers, reviewing detailed research findings and incorporating these into the recommendations they pass on to farmers. Agronomists see to it that new developments in crop varieties, disease and pest control, crop rotation, and tillage systems are implemented into farmers growing operations.
Loan Officer:
Finance/Business
Agriculture loan officers, or agricultural lenders, work to help farmers and rural citizens obtain funds needed to fund their operation, purchase property, and more. Could be commercial, agricultural/farm, or consumer loans.
Veterinarian – Large Animal:
Livestock/Farm
Livestock veterinarians are practitioners that specialize in the care and management of livestock species such as cattle, chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, and horses. Some will specialize in one type of livestock like cattle. These vets often have mobile practices and will make farm visits. They often work long hours, and are generally on-call for the majority of the time with emergencies. These veterinarians may also work in government centres such as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Facility Manager:
Grain/Food
Grain Elevator Managers are responsible for overseeing the storage of grain, shipping grain to processing facilities, and buying grain from farmers.