Feeding Your Future
Promoting agri-food jobs and training opportunities across
Ontario.
Making connections in the agri‑food workforce.
Employers are seeking qualified candidates for Ontario’s food, beverage and agri-products sector. Feeding Your Future wants to make it easier for employers to find, train, and retain the workers they need, and help employ Ontarians with meaningful jobs during COVID-19 and beyond.
Job Matching Concierge Service
OFA is partnering with AgCareers.com and CareersInFood.com to help agri-food businesses set up an account online, post job openings, and manage applications.
Streamlining the process of connecting job seekers with agri‑food employers
Through webinars, agri-training opportunities and virtual career fairs, Feeding Your Future allows candidates to learn more about agriculture, enter the workforce feeling prepared and confident and bridges the gap to new employers and job opportunities.
Webinars
Free webinars for job seekers and employers to learn about opportunities in agri-food, health, safety and workplace cultureAgri-training
A new online certificate for employees and job seekers as an introduction to agri-food safety and awarenessCareer Fairs
Free online events hosted across the province to connect agri-food employers and job seekersFacebook Posts
Now that the 2021 grain harvest season is upon us, check out this #FocusonFood video that briefly highlights considerations for investing in grain equipment, resources and training opportunities. Watch the full video here: feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/focus-on-food-video-series/
Check out this hiring opportunity!The research employee will provide critical support to the development of the hazelnut industry in Ontario. The role will involve both infield work as well as data collection and analysis. The role is intended to be full time under the CSJ program rules.
The employee will be responsible for:
-Visiting hazelnut orchards within the region, and recording information
-Creating orchard maps
-Assessing and recording hazelnut yield data
-Scouting orchards recording data on tree pests and disease
-Supporting the planting, maintaining, and caring for Hazelnut trees
-Compiling records, preparing spreadsheets and reports for the farmer and for the Ontario Hazelnut Association
-Administrative and member support projects for the OHA
Experience & Skills Required
The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to:
-Work independently and as part of a team,
-Pay attention to detail, work safely, and demonstrate thoroughness in their work
-Work outdoors in a variety of weather
-Perform manual labour in the tree orchard
-Work with mechanized equipment such as lawn mowers and other equipment
The employee will:
Enjoy outdoor work and have experience in outdoor projects such as agriculture, lawn care, construction etc.
Have an educational interest in horticulture, agriculture, sciences or business
Possess a valid Ontario driver’s license, with own transportation to and from work, with availability to travel to other locations across the region
Have a good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
If you are looking to apply to this position please email your cover letter and resume to contact@ontariohazelnuts.com
Looking for a job, or a new hire, in Ontario's agriculture or food sector? Check out this Virtual Career Fair tomorrow!
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Looking for a job in the agriculture, food or beverage sector? Looking to hire someone for your farm, food processing, or agriculture-related business? OFA has partnered with AgCareers.com and Careers...Hello dear, I want to come to Canada, from Abu Dhabi,for farm worker job. Will be hired Foreign workers?
Attention job seekers in the Central/North/East region of Ontario! It's not too late to register for the virtual career fair on August 18 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ow.ly/Img250FQLxA
Check out this employer line up 👇
Register now for the next virtual career fair for the Central/North/East region of Ontario on Wednesday, August 18 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Join us as an employer or as a job seeker to network and connect in the agri-food sector. Register now: feedingyourfuture.ca/career-fairs/
Learn how to navigate a virtual career fair by attending our next webinar with AgCareers.com on August 17 from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Join us for this informative webinar to learn tips and tricks of how to succeed at networking with employers. Register now: feedingyourfuture.ca/webinars/
Webinars | Feeding Your Future
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OFA has partnered with AgCareers.com, CareersinFood.com, and Union des cultivateurs franco-ontariens (UCFO) to offer a FREE webinar series. Open to job seekers and employers, this series will highligh...
Are you looking for opportunities to grow and expand your role in the agri-food sector? Feeding Your Future is partnering with AgCareers.com for this webinar on August 11 (tomorrow!) from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. to learn how to make the most out of an entry-level position.
Register here: feedingyourfuture.ca/webinars/
Have you started your career in the Agri-food sector but want to move up the ladder? On Wednesday, August 11, join us for a Making the Most Out of an Entry Level Position webinar. Visit our website to register today: feedingyourfuture.ca/webinars/
Webinars | Feeding Your Future
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OFA has partnered with AgCareers.com, CareersinFood.com, and Union des cultivateurs franco-ontariens (UCFO) to offer a FREE webinar series. Open to job seekers and employers, this series will highligh...
"Agriculture is about seeing the bigger picture and finding your niche within that. It's important to bring as many voices to the table to keep the sector vibrant & successful."
Meet #FeatureYourFuture candidate Ashley Knapton!
Ashley grew up on a dairy farm in the Ottawa Valley which her parents didn't start until she was in high school. Through this start up farm, Ashley's love for cows was born.
Until the summer before university, Ashley was confident she would work strictly with cattle in her future career path. A summer job in agronomy however, broadened her vision and influenced her academic choices. Once she started at the University of Guelph, Ashley decided to major in a general Honours program while pursuing her degree in Agricultural Science.
Ashley is now a forage focused agronomist with Corteva Agriscience as a Dairy Strategic Account Manager. She feels that this is the perfect hybrid role for her that encompasses working with cattle and crops. It has taken some time to find this position however. Through trial and error, even for a job that was supposed to be her dream job, she learned to be honest with herself about what she valued in her role.
The variety of people in agriculture continue to inspire Ashley. She has experienced a lot of mentorship along the way and she has been able to take the bits and pieces of advice to build her unique character. As a vocal advocate for diversity and equity, Ashley is happy to see leaders within the sector making a step towards greater inclusion. There is always room for improvement but the agriculture sector has been a great place to grow.
Attention job seekers 🚨 Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 6 for the next webinar with @AgCareers. This webinar will feature a panel discussion regarding opportunities and what you don't know about your food and its production. Register here:
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OFA has partnered with AgCareers.com, CareersinFood.com, and Union des cultivateurs franco-ontariens (UCFO) to offer a F...
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Now that the 2021 grain harvest season is upon us, check out this #FocusonFood video that briefly highlights considerations for investing in grain equipment, resources and training opportunities. Watch the full video here: https://feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/focus-on-food-video-series/
The @CdnAgHRCouncil AgriTalent Program developed by is now accepting applications! This is an agriculture-focused student workplace program to match post-secondary students with Work Integrated Learning placements. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/CYUb50Gblak
Looking for more information on inclusive workplace programs? Check out the @CdnAgHRCouncil AgriHR toolkit
Some fast facts shared by Jennifer Wright of @CdnAgHRCouncil demonstrate the need for inclusivity
DYK 17,000 immigrants are expected to enter the agricultural workforce by 2025? Your agri-food business can be ready by creating an inclusive culture supported by policies. Jennifer Wright @CdnAgHRCouncil
Learning about inclusivity in the agri-food workplace today with Jennifer Wright from @CdnAgHRCouncil. Starting off with some facts about the #labourgap in Cdn Ag sector
Check out this employer line-up for tomorrow's last virtual career fair in 2021 with @AgCareers & @CareersInFoodca. This Ontario-wide career fair is a great way to get connected with a wide variety of employers in the agri-food sector. Register here: https://feedingyourfuture.ca/career-fairs/
