All programs are registered with the applicable provincial trade
authority and partnered with Fanshawe College for block release training.
Our apprentices work on some of the most advanced agricultural machinery in the world such as Fendt, CLAAS, HORSCH, AGCO, Valley, Grimme, and Spudnik. Watch Danny Patton, Agricultural Service Technician, talk about what it’s really like to build your career at HJV.
Danny Patton — Agricultural Service Technician, HJV Equipment
All programs are registered with the applicable provincial trade authority and partnered with Fanshawe College for block release training.
Diagnose, repair, and maintain advanced agricultural equipment including Fendt, CLAAS, HORSCH, AGCO, Valley, Grimme, and Spudnik machinery.
Industrial and facility electrical systems, PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and Valley irrigation automation.
Inventory management, parts identification, electronic cataloguing, customer service, and warranty processing.
Precision assembly, alignment, bearings, seals, conveyors, grain handling, and preventive maintenance.
All programs are registered with the applicable provincial trade authority and partnered with Fanshawe College for block release training.
Every HJV apprentice follows a structured four-stage path supported by a dedicated Mentor, Program Coordinator, and partnership with Fanshawe College.
Week 1 covers HJV values, health & safety, your OJT record book, and introduction to your Annual Training Plan and assigned Mentor.
Work alongside a licensed Journeyperson completing tasks in your official OJT record book. Progress reviews every 12 weeks.
Once per year, attend 4–8 weeks of in-school training. Government subsidized tuition. Continue to receive wages and EI support.
After completing OJT hours and all college levels, write the Interprovincial Red Seal exam. HJV covers your first exam fee.
Every HJV apprentice follows a structured four-stage path supported by a dedicated Mentor, Program Coordinator, and partnership with Fanshawe College.
Up to $2,000 from the federal government after completing Level 1 or 2.
Additional $2,000 upon earning your Red Seal certification.
Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG)
Additional $2,000 upon earning your Red Seal certification.
Interest-free tool loan assistance to help you build your kit.
Tool Loan Program
HJV’s International Exchange Program gives selected apprentices the chance to spend six weeks at a vendor partner’s headquarters in Europe — fully funded, fully paid. It’s a once-in-a-career opportunity that sets you apart for life.
HJV’s International Exchange Program gives selected apprentices the chance to spend six weeks at a vendor partner’s headquarters in Europe — fully funded, fully paid. It’s a once-in-a-career opportunity that sets you apart for life.
HJV apprentices with a TerraGator sprayer
6 weeks | Fully paid | Germany
4 weeks at HORSCH HQ (tillage, seeding & crop protection manufacturing) + 2 weeks at partner dealerships.
80%+ at Fanshawe College and strong OJT record book completion
Professionalism, curiosity, reliability, and a genuine passion for the trade
Represent HJV professionally and commit to sharing learnings on return
Pre-departure training and visa via the A-Way to Work program
HJV apprenticeships are available at our locations in Ontario, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Apprentices registered with the applicable provincial trade authority.
No prior trade experience is required for most entry-level positions. We look for aptitude, attitude, and a genuine interest in agricultural equipment. Co-op students, OYAP graduates, and those with transferable skills (automotive, marine, heavy equipment) are all encouraged to apply.
Apprentice wages start at approximately 60–65% of the Journeyperson rate and increase with each level you complete. You are also paid during block release at Fanshawe College, and remain eligible for EI benefits during that period. Wages are confirmed in your offer of employment.
Block release is a 4–8 week period once per year where you attend Fanshawe College full-time for in-school training. The Ontario government subsidizes the majority of tuition — your out-of-pocket cost is typically around $400 per level. HJV helps you navigate EI benefits and financial support available during this period.
Selected HJV apprentices travel to vendor partner facilities in Europe (GRIMME in England and HORSCH in Germany in 2026) for six weeks of immersive technical training. Flights, visa, accommodation, meals, and transport are all covered. Your wages continue throughout. Spots are competitive — selection is based on technical performance, attitude, and ambassador potential.
Certified HJV Journeypersons can progress to Senior Technician, Shop Foreman, Service Manager, or pursue specialty roles in precision agriculture and warranty. We also offer mentor and leadership tracks. HJV supports dual ticketing and additional qualifications for those who want to keep growing.
Yes! HJV participates in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) and hosts co-op students from Grades 11 and 12. A successful co-op placement can lead directly to an apprentice position. Contact us or speak with your school’s co-op coordinator to find out if HJV is available in your area.
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