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:
“Nice, honest people. They do what they say they are going to do”
“They don’t waste our time”
“Some of our best guys have come through Grasslands”
“Trust is the #1 factor when it comes to hiring and firing. Blair gets that. We trust Blair.”
“Mike is a true professional and extremely knowledgeable. Excellent experience”
“We would rather have 3 strong candidates than 15 average ones”
“More selective with candidates than other recruiters”
“Will look forward to working with you in the future.”
“Always delivers strong candidates”
“They really understand the market, especially pay ranges”
“Mike must be the most connected guy in agriculture.
He walks every foot of every trade show each year”
“They take a sniper/rifle approach rather than shotgun”
“They really know the western market. Saves a ton of time–we don’t have to educate them”
Recent Successful Placements
Agronomy & Seed
- Branch Manager (6) | AB
- Branch Manager | SK
- Sales Agronomist (2) | AB
- Senior Sales Agronomist | AB
- Ag Business Operations Manager | AB
- Grow Advisor | AB
- Territory Manager – Processing Equipment | AB
- Crop Production Advisor | SK
- Executive Director | SK
- Research Director | SK
- Territory Sales Representative – Saskatchewan | SK
- Commodity Trader/Purchaser | ON
- Director of Finance | ON
- Director of Regulatory, Research & Development | ON
- Ontario Sales Manager | ON
- Territory Account Manager – Eastern Canada | ON/QC
Animal & Livestock
- Technical Services Manager | ON/Western Canada/US
- Territory Manager – Ontario (Monogastrics) | ON
Vegetable & Fruit
Active searches underway in this space.
Equipment & Manufacturing
- Accounting Manager | SK
- Accounting Manager | AB
- Agricultural Parts / Warehouse Specialist | SK
- Agricultural Product Specialist | SK
- Agriculture Sales Representative | SK
- Branch Sales Manager – Agriculture | SK
- Capital Equipment Sales Representative | SK
- Design Engineer | AB
- Manufacturing Production Manager | ON
- Plant Operations Manager | ON
- Regional Aftermarket Sales Manager | SK
- Sales Manager – Manufacturing | MB
- Senior Human Resources Manager | SK
- Service Manager – Dairy Equipment | ON
- Technical Sales Manager | AB
Grain & Food
- Agricultural Commodity Trader/Merchandiser | ON
- Agricultural Logistics Specialist | SK
- Assistant Elevator Manager | SK
Livestock & Farm
Active searches underway in this space.
Highlighted Candidates
Highlighted Candidate – Product Development & Manufacturing Engineer
Product Development & Manufacturing Engineer | Design, Process Improvement & Continuous Innovation | Western Canada This highlighted candidate is a mechanically inclined engineering professional with experience supporting product development, manufacturing optimization, and cross-functional engineering projects. READ MORE-->
Highlighted Candidate – Emerging Engineering & Operations Leader
Emerging Engineering & Operations Leader | Product Development, Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement | Alberta This highlighted candidate is a motivated engineering professional who combines technical design expertise with hands-on manufacturing, operations, and project leadership experience. READ MORE-->
Highlighted Candidate – Manufacturing Operations & Quality Leader
Manufacturing Operations & Quality Leader | Continuous Improvement & Team Development | Advanced Manufacturing This highlighted candidate is an experienced manufacturing professional with a strong background in quality systems, operations management, process improvement, and cross-functional READ MORE-->
Highlighted Candidate – Innovative Engineering & Product Development Leader
Innovative Engineering & Product Development Leader | Manufacturing, Automation & Continuous Improvement | Western Canada This highlighted candidate is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience leading product development, manufacturing optimization, automation initiatives, and technical READ MORE-->
Highlighted Candidate – Relationship-Driven Agricultural Sales Professional
Relationship-Driven Agricultural Sales Professional | Equipment, Ag Technology & Producer Networks | Western Canada This highlighted candidate is a seasoned agricultural sales professional with a unique combination of equipment expertise, producer relationships, and practical farming READ MORE-->
Highlighted Candidate – Accomplished Territory Sales Professional
Accomplished Territory Sales Professional | Agronomy Expertise & Customer Development | Prairie Agriculture This highlighted candidate is an experienced agricultural sales professional with a proven track record of territory growth, customer retention, and consultative support READ MORE-->
Resources
Job Analysis: Log Sheet
Understanding how employees spend their time is a key part of conducting an effective job analysis. This downloadable log sheet provides a simple, structured way to track daily tasks and responsibilities over a READ MORE-->
Job Analysis: The Benefits of Job Analysis in Agriculture Recruitment
A job analysis is a structured review of a role’s duties, responsibilities, and requirements. It’s developed with input from incumbents, hiring managers, and HR to ensure alignment and accuracy across the hiring process. READ MORE-->
Job Analysis: A Foundational Tool for Effective Hiring and Performance
What is a Job Analysis? A job analysis is a systematic process used to identify the duties, responsibilities, requirements, and importance of a job. It forms the foundation for recruitment, training, performance management, READ MORE-->
Interviewing Styles and Tools to Improve Hiring Accuracy
No two candidates are alike, and no single interview style works in every situation. To make better hiring decisions and improve hiring accuracy, employers need to look beyond gut instinct and conversational flow. READ MORE-->
Using Assessments, Tests, and Simulations in Hiring: When and Why They Matter
Using Assessments in hiring adds objective data to your interviews. Interviews are powerful, but they cannot tell you everything. For high-impact roles, or when you need to narrow a large candidate pool, assessments and READ MORE-->
Candidate Relocation: What Employers Should Understand
Relocating for a job is a major decision. It affects not only a candidate’s career but also their family, finances, and overall well-being. When you’re hiring for a role that requires relocation, understanding READ MORE-->