Agricultural jobs
CVPlacements have seasonal contracts available in various countries.

Seasonal job opportunities with grain farmers in Canada

We assist by offering our recruitment expertise to specific hand-picked Canadian employers in need of experienced South African employees. These employers are mostly grain farmers.

Seasonal contracts of approximately 8 months, as well as longer contracts of approximately two years are usually offered, depending on candidates’ skills & level of experience.

Requirements for seasonal employment in Canada

The Profile of applicant
  • Applicants need to be fit and healthy, able to perform physical work
  • Age: 22-43 years
  • A valid passport is required
  • A clean criminal record, both South Africa and the US, if applicable (FBI Clearance to be obtained if offered an interview)
  • Sufficient funds to pay for the visa, flight, etc.
  • Reference letters from previous employers
  • A paper trail as clear proof of employment history (contracts, payslips, previous visa documents, etc.)
Experience

Relevant and recent experience and skills for a grain farming environment (land preparation, ploughing, planting, sowing, spraying, harvesting), which would include equipment operating skills and attaching implements to tractors. US experience (international exposure) could count in the applicants favour.

Additional Skills

Additional skills such as GPS technology, operating an airseeder, pivot & irrigation systems, feelot/ cattle/ dairy, welding / manufacturing skills, manure & silage handling, as well as mechanical skills for repairs and maintenance on farming implements would be a bonus. Truck (Semi truck / Semi with trailer/semi with two trailers) driving experience (EC licence in South Africa) is a further bonus to employers.)

Alternative employment Options

We enjoy offering opportunities and broadening horizons. For this reason, we are proud to have assisted clients with successful placements in various parts of the world.

Positions are usually advertised on our social media platforms and services are provided on an ad hoc basis.

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Bolivia

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Canada

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South Africa

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