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About Careers in Agricultural Manufacturing

There are a variety of exciting careers to pursue in agriculture manufacturing – allowing people who love agriculture and its way of life to combine their career passions with a passion for agriculture. Often, these job opportunities are in rural locations. Agricultural manufacturing jobs involve the creation of new products either from raw materials or by assembling different components through physical, chemical or mechanical means. Some agricultural manufacturing is highly automated, but there are still many positions available in different fields. Those who begin a career in agricultural manufacturing can also experience growth. Some individuals begin on a production floor, move to quality assurance or control and earn promotions to management or logistics. Engineers and project managers also excel in this field. The type of jobs available depend on the size of the company and the goods being produced, a varied skill set or list of responsibilities depends on the individual position.

If you are looking for a better understanding of the types of innovative and dynamic companies that are part of the agriculture manufacturing industry to determine an exciting career path for your future, check out the company profiles below.

Profiles: Careers in Ag

 

Ashley Dutchak

Ashley Dutchak
Welder – Cancade CBI Ltd.
Women in trades – Ag manufacturing embraces diversity in the workplace

Chris Morson

Chris Morson
Regional Sales Manager – Raven Industries
From Psychology to Agriculture

Gene Fraser

Gene Fraser
Sales and Marketing Specialist
Supporting people and having FUN every day

Tara Krajewski

Tara Krajewski
Brand Manager – Salford Group
Small town, big opportunities

Jordan Graber

Jordan Graber
Sales Representative – Bauman Manufacturing
Pandemic pivot leads to a new career in ag manufacturing

   

 

Current Opportunities in Ag Manufacturing

Senior Relationship Manager, Commercial Financing (Futures Opportunities)

Location: Regina, SK


Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/19/2023 
Worker Type: Permanent 
Language(s) Required: English 

Commercial lending expertise rewarded
Manage and develop a commercial portfolio of agribusiness and agri-food customers in your region. You’ll tailor complex financing packages to meet your customers’ needs and help them build financial success. 

What does applying for future opportunities mean?
When you apply for future opportunities, you are applying to be part of an inventory of candidates used to fill future vacancies in the location(s) listed in this job posting. As positions become available, qualified applicants may be invited to participate in further assessment. 

What you’ll do:

  • Build relationships with entrepreneurs, industry leaders and business executives as you manage a complex portfolio of agribusiness and agri-food customers
  • Develop and execute strategies for marketing financing packages to businesses that enhance the Canadian agri-food value chain
  • Assess the appropriate level of due diligence required for complex loan applications
  • Negotiate agreements and evaluate market potential in your geographic area
  • Develop a network of referral sources to increase FCC business opportunities with a focus on staying highly visible in the marketplace 

What we’re looking for:

  • A sharp eye for identifying opportunities with key prospects
  • Professional consultative sales and business development practices
  • In-depth knowledge of local agribusiness and agri-food industries
  • Strong communication skills when dealing with leaders and executives of complex businesses
  • An aptitude for financial analysis and lending proposals
  • Expertise in credit risk analysis and negotiating financing packages with entrepreneurs and executives, including venture and equity capital providers
  • Financial and commercial lending knowledge, including lending and sales practices 

What you’ll need:

  • An undergraduate degree and eight or more years of related commercial lending experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

APPLY NOW

Senior Loan Review Analyst

Location: Regina, SK


Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/06/2023 
Worker Type: Permanent
Language(s) Required: English 

Commercial lending expertise required
Review loan assessments, administration requests and policy exceptions to mitigate risk, ensuring due diligence and credit analysis principles are applied. 

What you’ll do:

  • Provide objective assessment and evaluation for quality, accuracy, integrity of information and soundness of credit decision-making
  • Forms conclusions and recommendations for senior leaders
  • Identify opportunities for enhancements to existing credit policy guidelines and processes
  • Respond to inquiries from other business units 

What we’re looking for:

  • Innovative problem-solver with strong critical thinking skills
  • Collaborator who excels in a fast-paced environment
  • Organized multi-tasker who pays close attention to detail
  • Relationship-builder comfortable coaching others 

What you’ll need:

  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, business or commerce and at least 10 years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience); experience in agriculture lending is an asset

APPLY NOW

Senior Administrator, Human Resources (Bilingual)

Location: Regina, SK


Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/02/2023 
Worker Type: Term (Fixed Term) 
Language(s) Required: English, French 
Term Duration (in months): 18 

Confident HR communicator required
Provide guidance and expertise on HR policy and best practices with stakeholders, administrators, partners, employees and leaders.

This position is designated bilingual (English and French), and the successful candidate must be able to communicate in both of Canada’s official languages.

Note: Unilingual candidates can apply but will be subject to language training. 

What you’ll do:

  • Share expertise about administering employee benefits, pension and leave programs
  • Act as subject matter expert in employee life cycle maintenance and policies
  • Manage, test and maintain Workday audit data to ensure timeliness and accuracy
  • Manage the successful delivery of benefits and pension programs to FCC 

What we’re looking for:

  • In-depth technical and working knowledge of multiple HR programs
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and co-ordinate multiple activities
  • Effective communicator skills with a high degree of discretion and diplomacy
  • Understanding and experience with HR management systems and Workday  

What you’ll need:

  • Degree in administration or human resources management
  • Two to four years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience.)
  • Completion of Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is an asset

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Relationship Manager

Location: Prince Albert, SK


Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/04/2023 
Worker Type: Permanent 
Language(s) Required: English 

Passion for agriculture required:
Manage relationships with local producers and be responsible for a developing loan portfolio. You’ll work with more experienced lenders to tailor financing packages to meet your customers’ needs, including both lending and non-lending products, and help them build success. 

What you’ll do:

  • Work with customers to build financing packages that meet their business needs
  • Build relationships with FCC customers and internal partners
  • Look for opportunities to build your loan portfolio
  • Travel to visit customers on their farm or in the office
  • Analyze customer financial information
  • Create, process and approve new credit facilities 

What we’re looking for:

  • Confident communicator with strong analytical skills
  • Ability to connect and build business relationships
  • Sales and negotiation skills combined with sound judgment
  • Self-starter who embraces change
  • Organizational pro who can manage multiple priorities 

What you’ll need:

  • Degree in agriculture, business or commerce and at least one year of related ag finance or sales experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience); a professional agrologist designation is an asset
  • Drive to help others achieve their goals
  • A love for agriculture

APPLY NOW

Production Labourer

Job No: BIL202107 Location: St. Brieux, SK


Bourgault Industries is looking for Production Labourers to join our manufacturing team in St. Brieux, SK. Bourgault Industries has a fast paced, collaborative environment with lots of opportunity for personal and professional growth. If you are motivated, attentive to detail and enjoy hands-on work, this is the job for you!

What does Bourgault offer?

  • Competitive wages 
  • Performance based pay increases
  • Afternoon shift premium ($2.50/hour)
  • Health & Dental benefits and a health spending account
  • Relocation/Rental Subsidy to assist with the expenses associated with moving to, or within commuting distance of the community.
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Company-wide profit sharing, and more!

The Opportunity

Bourgault Industries is looking for production team members in our Front End, Paint, and Assembly areas to produce products that meet Bourgault’s high quality standards. Entry-level applicants are welcome to apply. No Experience is required & training will be provided!

Responsibilities of these jobs include but are not limited to:

  • Following detailed procedures in the designated department
  • Operating front end equipment including CNC and manual machines
  • Blasting, coating, hanging and packaging parts
  • Assemble products coming into assembly areas from internal and external suppliers

Skills &Qualifications:

  • Mechanical aptitude with the ability to use power tools and read blueprints is an asset
  • Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willing to work 2-week rotating shift
  • Able to perform physical work
  • Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Willingness to learn!

Apply now

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