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
Employment in the agri-food industry includes anything from farm work to food service. This includes food processing which the Agricultural Adaptation Council is growing support for through the Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative. Learn more by visiting their website: adaptcouncil.org/program/oacsi
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The Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative (Initiative) is aimed at growing the labour market for food processing businesses by either enticing people to become employed by food processors or remain ...
"Not all facets of agriculture will pique someone's interest, but there are ample opportunities to put yourself out there and find what fills your cup."
Meet #FeatureYourFuture spotlight Emily Sousa!
Emily's family immigrated from the Azores in Portugal, now residing in Cambridge, Ontario. Her family was involved in smallholder agriculture in the Azores and is proud to see Emily working in agriculture and agri-food in Ontario.
As part of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) team, Emily is a Farm Policy Analyst, leading the land use and farm property file for OFA. Emily graduated from the University of Guelph, first obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in International Development with an emphasis in rural and agricultural development, then going on to pursue a Master of Science in Rural Planning and Development. With a passion for responsible land use planning, Emily is also a Candidate Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute.
Gaining her first on-farm work experience at the age of 15, everything Emily knew about agriculture was quickly challenged. The diversity of responsibilities in this role piqued Emily's interest in agriculture, food systems, and sustainability overall. Beyond primary production, Emily also has experience in agricultural science, international agriculture and policy which has served to her advantage, increasing her understanding of the industry as a whole.
In Emily's current world of land use planning, she is continuously amazed by the different opportunities and existing connection between land use planning and agriculture which she is excited to continue exploring. Everyone she has engaged with in agriculture and agri-food is very open and supportive when bringing individuals with non-agricultural backgrounds on board. Everyday she feels lucky to work alongside all kinds of people that are just as eager to champion the success of agricultural and rural communities.
Looking for some additional training for your employees to keep them safe on the roads and on the farm this growing season?
Registration for the ag worker safety & awareness certificate is open on our website, where the course syllabus can also be found for more details. Check it out here: feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/ontario-agriculture-worker-safety-and-awareness-certificate/
As you look towards your Summer hiring, make sure you include the CAHRC’s Student Work Placement Wage Subsidy program in your plans. Employers can receive up to $7500 or 75% of wages paid to post-secondary students. Learn more here: ow.ly/t0OH50IJQja
Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council
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Magnet connects people, businesses and organizations to opportunities. Get connected to the right opportunities today!Still looking to hire for the 2022 growing season? Growing Opportunities offers registered Canadian businesses, startups, and not-for-profits related to the primary agriculture sector a subsidy on each qualifying student’s wages. Learn more here: ow.ly/PVtN50IJQ1t
Student Work Placement Program - Canada.ca
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The Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiative helps post-secondary students find opportunities related to their studies. I-WIL focuses on short and intensive activities that use technolog...Still looking for a job in the agriculture or food sector? Join us at our virtual career fair with AgCareers.com & CareersInFood.com anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. tomorrow. This is a free event and anyone across Ontario is welcome to attend! feedingyourfuture.ca/career-fairs/
Career Fairs - Feeding Your Future
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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...Join us with AgCareers.com & CareersInFood.com next Tuesday for our Ontario wide virtual career fair! Pop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get connected with this wide variety of employers in agriculture. Register today: feedingyourfuture.ca/career-fairs/
Interested to learn what others are saying about the ag worker training certificate? Check out our NEW testimonials page that shares feedback from farm employers, educators and agri-business owners 👇 feedingyourfuture.ca/agri-training/ontario-agriculture-worker-safety-and-awareness-certificate/te...
Testimonials - Feeding Your Future
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Here is some of the feedback we’ve received from farm employers, educators and agri-business owners who have taken the course:
"I worried that I would always be an outsider of the ag community because I wasn't raised on a farm. To my surprise the industry has been so welcoming to me and I've been given opportunities I never imagined."
Introducing #FeatureYourFuture spotlight, Holly McGill originally from Pickering, ON!
Holly had virtually no ties to agriculture through her family and her interest in this industry grew based on her love of riding horses. Holly received a lot of support from her family as she pursued a degree from the University of Guelph in a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, majoring in Animal Science. She then continued her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Dairy Nutrition.
Holly is currently a Ruminant Nutritionist at Wallenstein Feed & Supply Ltd., focusing largely on veal and beef nutrition. She always felt she wanted to be an equine vet, but was aware the reality would be to work in a mixed large animal practice. Instead, she chose to do her undergrad in agriculture before applying to the Ontario Vet College to build relevant experience. Within a short time frame, she determined her interest in animal nutrition, helping to keep animals healthy and productive, rather than treating them once they're already ill.
Holly's classmates were a huge inspiration to her passion for agriculture and discovering how dedicated, passionate and knowledgeable farmers are. Holly has come to see how vibrant of an industry agriculture is and how much it intersects with every individuals daily life.
On March 24 from 10 am - 11 am join us for another employer webinar! Speaker Joe Dales will be discussing how to build your team in an agriculture workplace by finding workers, developing them and keeping them. Register now: feedingyourfuture.ca/webinars/ AgCareers.com CareersInFood.com
TOMORROW is the last day to submit your application for the @OntarioFarms Communications Coordinator position. If you have experience in communications and are interested in working for an agricultural organization, apply today. Learn more here 👇
Communications Coordinator
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (‘OFA’) is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join ou...
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Employment in the agri-food industry includes anything from farm work to food service. This includes food processing which @adaptcouncil is growing support for through the Ontario Agri-Careers Support Initiative. Learn more by visiting their website:
OACSI
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Check out this opportunity to join #teamOFA 👇
#teamOFA is hiring a full-time Communications Coordinator 🚨 If you're passionate about #ontag and looking to join our dynamic team, apply today! Those interested can email their resume and cover letter to hr@ofa.on.ca. Applications close August 5. https://ofa.on.ca/careers/communications-coordinator/
Always make sure a ladder is placed on even ground or stabilized by someone you are working with to avoid injury when working at heights!
DYK? Falls are the third leading cause of agriculture-related injuries. While ladders are safer to use than crates, tool-boxes and other objects, using ladders improperly can lead to a fall and an injury. #FarmSafetyEveryday #CdnAgPartnership Read more: https://www.casa-acsa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015-00_12_Safe_Ladder_Use.pdf
Looking for work? Sunderland Co-op is hiring for multiple positions at their Oakwood location - check it out! ⬇️
We're Hiring! Positions available @ our Oakwood location in the Grain Marketing department! 🌾
Learn More: https://www.sunderlandco-op.on.ca/Careers
A great tip to keep in mind to keep your employees happy and to show appreciation for their hard work 👇
#AgHRTip: Non-monetary compensation is a great way to keep staff and can include free or discounted food and drinks, benefit packages, free or discounted training, social activities or company events. Be creative!
Visit http://www.cahrc-ccrha.ca/programs/agri-skills for more ideas.
Did you know that virtually every field of study and expertise can be utilized in the agri-food sector? Visit our website to check out #FeatureYourFuture spotlights of individuals that followed unexpected career paths to find their passion in agriculture
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With a wide array of careers in the Ontario agri-food sector, there are many opportunities for students and job ...
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Meet the next #FeatureYourFuture spotlight @SousaThePlanner! Visit our Instagram page to learn more about how Emily's academic and career pathway led to her role with @OntarioFarms
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Interested in joining the @OntarioFarms team? OFA is seeking a post-secondary summer student for a contract full-time role as an Assistant to the Member Service Representative (MSR) Team, covering both Western and Eastern Regions. Apply before June 1!
Career Opportunities
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All equipment operators are also encouraged to be mindful of safety precautions on roadways during this busy season. Check out these resources for more info ⬇️
With the spring planting season underway, keep an eye out for farm machinery turning on and off rural roadways. Remember that farm machinery doesn’t always use obvious intersections. For more Road Safety tips: http://www.casa-acsa.ca/en/resources/road-safety-week/ #RoadSafetyWeek #CdnAg #FarmSafetyEveryday
