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10592 - EQUIPMENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Southwestern Ontario
This ever-growing Canadian leader stands
in a class of their own leading the industry
with equipment, technology and first class
service. Reaching across Eastern Canada
this rapidly growing company has built a
solid reputation on quality and integrity.
As an Equipment Sales Representative you
will work with a superior product lines
and grow the existing customer base.
Responsibilities:
- Focus on a defined trading area working
to grow companies existing customer base
with sales and customer service
- Develop strategies and plans to attain
sales goals at profitable margins
- Dominate the competition with product
knowledge and deliver customized equipment
to meet the customer's needs
- Promote the sales of an exclusive equipment
line that is superior and unique in the
industry
- Build relationships with customers striving
to be the first choice based on product
knowledge
- As a key player of a very strong sales
team you will be driven to help each other
succeed while working independently to achieve
a common goal
Skills & Experience:
- Self motivated person that enjoys relationship
based sales.
- Focused on being number one and delivering
on your word.
- Rich sales skills backed up by strong
technical and equipment and farm production
knowledge.
- Very ambitious, energetic and goal oriented.
- Team player with excellent communication
and negotiation skills and enjoy working
with innovative demanding growers.
- Post-secondary education in agronomy or
agri-business.
Your energy, sales aptitude and proven customer
relationship skills will be rewarded by
the opportunity to work with one of the
most professional organizations in the industry
delivering the quality equipment product
lines that producers need.
Resumes (Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format)
for this position will be accepted by emailing
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15524 - TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR(Filled)
Central Ontario
This Ontario-based company is the largest
national producer of a specialty fresh product
with distribution across Canada and much
of the United States. The successful candidate
will join a multi-cultural team environment
and be responsible for supervision of all
Transportation logistics as well as the
Distribution department.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise all Transportation logistics;
Distribution (shipping/receiving) department;
and appropriate Staff for same
- Assist with co-ordination of daily orders,
internal and external transport
- Manage quality control, temperature and
accuracy of product orders & packaging
- Responsibility for trucks, drivers; scheduling
and route reviews, monitoring driver logs
and maintenance
- Responsibility for regular shipping duties,
and associated administration
- Maintaining focus on HACCP procedures,
conduct safety seminars and ongoing communications
- Liaise with Customer service department
and Packaging Supervisor
Skills & Experience:
- Agricultural or food production background,
with a minimum of 5 years supervisory experience
- Experience with logistics, distribution
and loading
- Working knowledge of MTO, HACCP, WHMIS,
Safety regulations
- Ability to work independently under pressure
in a priority-changing environment
- Proven planning, decision-making, organizational
and time management skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, written
and oral
- Understand and practice a professional
customer service approach
- Computer literate (Excel, Outlook, Word
and additional programs)
- Previous driving experience an asset (AZ
or DZ license preferred)
- Preference given to skill and experience
in Forklift, Electric Pallet
With food safety as its highest priority,
this company prides itself in producing
a consistently high-quality product in a
clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
Currently in expansion mode to meet future
retail needs throughout North America, it
is dedicated to excellence in customer service,
and offers continuous advancement opportunities.
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8598 - SALES/SOFTWARE MANAGER(Filled)
Alberta
This national company prides itself on its
longstanding history of service to the livestock
sector specializing in collection and interpretation
of management information. The successful
candidate will provide leadership within
a team environment focussing on customer
service, product and service promotion,
and software support.
Responsibilities:
- Supervision of Field Staff in Alberta
- Manage customer service relationships
- Promotion of products and services with
the objective to grow market share and develop
client loyalty
- Direct sales, installation and support
of on farm software, to assist customers
to understand and effectively utilize information
and features to improve overall dairy herd
profitability
- Divisional responsibility for budget through
cost effective & efficient territory
operations
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years Intermediate Management
experience
- Proven leadership, team building and organizational
skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, interpret
and add value to clients
- Ability to deliver effective sales strategy
- Positive track record in sales and marketing
preferably with responsibility for a geographic
territory
- Competency in personal computer software,
hardware and/or commercial dairy equipment
systems with ability to support, trouble
shoot and problem solve software offerings
- Ability to work in a team environment
in a flexible structure
- You will have a University degree or diploma,
preferably in Agriculture
This company continues to successfully grow
and serve its customers while facilitating
value-added opportunities to enhance the
competitive advantage and profitability
of the dairy sector.
Resumes (Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format)
for this position will be accepted by emailing
services@services2ag.com
Please quote 8598
- SALES/SOFTWARE MANAGER
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13527 - ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Alberta
based
Our
client is a corporate leader with National
and International coverage, committed to
helping customers create distinctive value
and solutions for their operations by supplying
all aspects of crop inputs and grain marketing.
The Administrative Manager is accountable
for ensuring consistency and efficiency
of all administrative procedures and ensuring
that all financial controls are in place
and in practice.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative coordination at
locations within the Region of the organization
for items such as customer service, cash
ticketing, contract administration, accounts
payable and receivable, bank deposits and
related documentation as required.
- Direct and supervise the work of administration
staff and provide assistance to sales personnel
to help them perform their roles efficiently
- Participate in the hiring and training
of administration staff for the Region.
- Ensure that all administration staff has
adequate training and relevant administrative
and accounting forms and procedures.
- Communicate regularly with appropriate
staff at head office and within the Region
to ensure that all necessary financial controls
are in place, understood and actively &
consistently being used.
- Hold regular conference calls and meetings
with administrative staff to plan review
and improve administrative procedures and
processes.
- Ensure accurate documentation and distribution
of all common items such as laptops, cell
phone, forms, clothing and promotional orders.
- Assist Sales Representatives and Facility
Managers in managing credit risk by monitoring
accounts receivable and ensuring that grain
contracts are maintained.
Skills & Experience:
- Administrative Manager will possess excellent
organization skills with the ability to
effectively direct and supervise staff.
- Strong accounting administrative skills
- Well versed in Microsoft office and accounting
software.
- Customer service skills and the ability
to make basic grain marketing and crop input
recommendations.
- Sound understanding of business transactions
and processes with solid understanding of
a profit and loss statement. The ability
to interpret and communicate the meaning
of line items to management is a highly
desirable skill for this role.
- Travel is required for this position.
Are you proven performer with all of the
administrative management skills to take
your career to the next level? This opportunity
will give you endless potential in a rewarding
management career.
Resumes (Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format)
for this position will be accepted by emailing
services@services2ag.com
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16654 - BUSINESS CO-ORDINATOR(Filled)
Ontario-Golden
Triangle
Our
client is a diversified leader in bringing
innovative solutions and products to the
foodservice industries. This company has
over 60 years of combined leadership in
collaborative efforts to find product and
processing solutions for its industrial
customers. As the business co-ordinator
your responsibility is to optimize, manage
and grow the Canadian grain-based value-added
business by planning, organizing, leading
and controlling the execution of core business
sales process and desired business goals.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and book contracts
- Evaluate risk on open markets and setup
SKU product pricing
- Manage daily pricing and invoicing of
all open orders off contract
- Evaluate and conduct daily cost, margin
and competitive analysis
- Assist in the development of key sales
initiatives
- Manage product pricing nationally supporting
all sales initiatives
- Maintaining and evaluating models for
product costing
- Oversight of daily risk management and
hedging functions, working closely with
the commodity team
- Provide backup support for the commercial
mix business, trade spend activities and
managing account pricing module
Skills
& Experience:
- Post-secondary education in Commerce,
Business Administration or Agriculture Business
preferred
- Experience in commodity trading an asset
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in marketing
and/or sales desirable
- Well-developed analytical and decision-making
skills to ensure accuracy
- Excellent leadership skills, with the
proven ability to work independently in
a fast-paced team environment
- Detail oriented with strong organizational,
problem-solving and communication skills,
written and oral
- Ability to think practically and "outside
the box" to generate growth, innovation
and recommendations
- Computer competency (Microsoft Office,
AS400)
With a variety of processes and value added
benefits to traditional and leading edge
products, this company proudly maintains
its reputation for growth and market leadership
within an work environment that promotes
learning, skill development and collaboration.
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8794 - GRAIN MARKETER (Filled)
Ontario
based
This
company is a long-standing member of the
Ontario grain industry specializing in commodity
trading solutions. The successful candidate
will join a team environment focussing on
customer service, purchase, contracting,
logistics, and facilitating client's needs.
Responsibilities:
- Direct customer contact within a centralized
office
- Offering and managing contracts for all
clients
- Price discovery, logistics and inventory
balancing of supply
- Communicating marketing opportunities
to the client
- Interpretation of components of price
discovery in real-time
- Accountability for relaying pertinent
market intelligence to meet team objectives
- Constant interaction with a CRM (customer
relations management) database
Skills & Experience:
- Entry level position with preference to
1-2 years experience in a grain merchandising
position
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and courteous
phone manner
- Critical thinker and unparalleled ability
to problem-solve
- Formal agricultural background is preferred
- Firm understanding of regional agronomic
practices and their subsequent impact on
crop quality, quantity and grade
- Ability to work within a dynamic fluid
team environment
- Outstanding computer skills
This Ontario-based company has a proven
history of successfully representing its
customers while facilitating value-added
opportunities to enhance the competitive
advantage and profitability of the Ontario
industry.
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15525 - DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR(Filled)
Central Ontario
This
Ontario-based company is the largest national
producer of a specialty fresh product with
distribution across Canada and much of the
United States. The successful candidate
will join a multi-cultural team environment
and be responsible for supervision of the
Distribution department.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise the Distribution (shipping/receiving)
department; and appropriate Staff for same
- Assist with co-ordination of daily orders,
input to daily estimates and communication
with Harvest Department
- Gather, plan and relay order information
to Packaging Supervisor
- Check quality control to achieve consistent
grading
- Ensure pallets/lugs/weights and overall
administration of orders is thorough
- Monitor inventory, temperature, date of
product in coolers; manage cooler rotation
- Responsibility for regular shipping duties:
weighing, grading, lidding, palletising,
rotating, lifting, cooling, loading &
unloading trucks, tracking goods, long distance
load air flow, use of Ryan Recorders as
needed
- Maintaining focus on HACCP procedures,
conduct safety seminars and ongoing communications
- Liaise with Customer service department
Skills & Experience:
- Agricultural or food production background,
with supervisory experience an asset
- Experience with logistics, distribution
and loading
- Working knowledge and experience of HACCP,
WHMIS, Safety regulations
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
under pressure in a priority-changing environment
- Proven planning, decision-making, organizational
and time management skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, written
and oral
- Understand and practice a professional
customer service approach
- Computer literate (Excel, Outlook, Word
and additional programs)
- Previous driving experience an asset (DZ
license preferred)
- Preference given to skill and experience
in Forklift, Electric Pallet
With food safety as its highest priority,
this company prides itself in producing
a consistently high-quality product in a
clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
Currently in expansion mode to meet future
retail needs throughout North America, it
is dedicated to excellence in customer service,
and offers continuous advancement opportunities.
Resumes (Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format)
for this position will be accepted by emailing
services@services2ag.com
Please quote
15525 - Distribution Supervisor
in the subject line of your email.
If
you have not completed our application before
please click on "apply" below
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16556 - SERVICE SPECIALIST
Ontario - Various
Bestard
Agricultural Placements has a standing offer
to fill positions for Service Specialists
- Operations. Locally owned and operated
Agricultural Retailers have built their
reputations on customer satisfaction and
value providing service and sales to farm
producers in all regions of Ontario. As
a Service Specialist you will ensure that
everyday operational activities supporting
the business are being completed in a timely
and professional manner.
Responsibilities:
- Working in a team environment, you will
ensure all delegated tasks are executed in
a safe, timely and efficient manner
- Completion of tasks promoting productivity
and efficiency
- Communicate with Management about production
and quality concerns that may arise
- Maintain accurate and timely application
records of fertilizers and pesticide applications
- Contribute to the overall productivity and
efficiency in operations (including loss prevention,
health and safety, WHMIS, repair and maintenance)
Skills & Experience:
- Knowledge of farm production requirements
and standards
- Familiarity with current farming practices
- Basic agronomic knowledge
- Good oral and written communication skills,
friendly courteous manner
- Self-motivated, trustworthy, task-oriented
- Ability to work independently with minimal
supervision, flexible hours
- Mechanical aptitude, equipment, maintenance,
fabrication, welding
- AZ or DZ driver's license desirable
If you have mechanical aptitude and enjoy
the practical aspects of agriculture, a Service
Specialist position may be the opportunity
you seek.
Resumes (Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format)
for this position will be accepted by emailing
services@services2ag.com
Please quote
16556 - Service Specialist
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10589 - BERRY FARM MANAGER(Filled)
British
Columbia Based
Our
client is a progressive corporate berry
farm built on tradition and family heritage.
As one of the largest berry farms in British
Columbia, they produce, process and package
berries for customers throughout North America,
Europe and Asia. In order to continue business
growth and development, they are seeking
the right individual to manage farm operations.
As farm manager, you will ensure company
production and standards are being achieved.
In your role, you will gain the satisfaction
of growing top quality, fresh produce along
with being part of a showcase farm.
Responsibilities:
- Overall management of the farm production
and operations including participating in
long range corporate planning.
- Working as the lead in a team environment
you will ensure all aspects of the farm
production are being completed.
- Manage the field staff promoting productivity
and efficiencies (including loss prevention,
health and safety, TDG training, WHMIS,
repair and maintenance).
- Communicate with owners about production
and quality concerns that may arise including
calculation of yields and developing recommendations
for continued productivity improvement.
- Maintain accurate and timely application
and records of fertilizers and pesticide.
- Contribute to the management and productivity
of the blueberry packing plant.
- Provide training and motivation for seasonal
and yearly staff as necessary.
- Plan and direct foreign workers.
Skills & Experience:
- Relevant post secondary education
- Knowledge of farm production requirements
and standards including operations of farm
equipment and implements
- Familiarity with current farming practices
- Basic technical agronomic knowledge
- Strong leadership/relationship skills
& oral communication
- Mechanical aptitude and experience in
equipment maintenance and fabrication
- Self motivated, trustworthy, professional
If you have the desire and dedication to
focus on farm production within an elite
farm, then this leading integrated, western
Canadian company awaits you. This position
offers personal and long term opportunity
for you to build a rewarding career with
ample room for growth and advancement.
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13520 - SALES REPRESENTATIVES
Various
positions across Alberta & Saskatchewan
Our
client is a corporate leader with extensive
Canadian coverage, supplying all aspects
of crop inputs and grain marketing on a
National and International basis. This client's
industry leading initiatives are forged
on a strong foundation of quality, performance
and dedication to progressive agriculture.
As a sales representative your primary focus
is selling leading products and services
to farm business in the local market.
Responsibilities:
-Providing one on one customer service building
productive long term business relationships.
- Learning the intricate parts of your customers
business and identifying opportunities for
client and the company success.
- Presenting crop input solutions and recommendations
during crop planning and budgeting along
with in season agronomic support.
- Supporting grain marketing solutions for
customers by helping to identify profitable
opportunities and the execution of marketing
plans
- Management of accounts to the benefit
of both the customer and company
- Promoting, selling and marketing the corporate
brand through grower & supplier meetings,
product performance field tours and other
promotional activities.
- Leveraging corporate customer relationship
management software to identify key marketing
and growth opportunities
- Through territory plans, contribute to
the overall continuance and growth of individual
and group sales plans.
Skills & Experience:
- Candidates must have excellent interpersonal,
communication and leadership skills, knowledge
of environmental, health and safety requirements.
- Possess a strong problem solving, decision
making and organizational skills set.
- Your years of experience in grain and
crop input products will be an asset along
with proven knowledge of grain handling
and quality management systems.
- You have post-secondary education or related
training in agronomy or agri-business along
with a proven track record in the agriculture
industry.
If your passion is Agricultural and you
thrive on your customer's success while
contributing to corporate and personal growth
then don't let your opportunity to join
this leading company pass you by.
Resumes (Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format)
for this position will be accepted by emailing
services@services2ag.com
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13520 - SALES REPRESENTATIVE in
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15526 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT(Filled)
Central Ontario
This Ontario-based company is the largest
national producer of a specialty fresh product
with distribution across Canada and much
of the United States. The successful candidate
will join a multi-cultural team environment
and be involved in research and development
in the Lab Department.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research projects (preliminary
& main studies) to improve production
quality and methodology
- Prepare & analyze samples according
to SOP's
- Operate and maintain lab equipment (Spectroscopy,
Microscopy, Biological techniques)
- Conduct agricultural, microbiological,
biochemical experiments, tests & laboratory
analyses, analyze data, prepare reports
including bibliographies
- Analyze results of studies, process troubleshoot,
develop methods & techniques
- Compile records & interpret experimental
or analytical results, develop new assay
techniques
- Write, revise and implement SOP's for
test methods
- Contribute to the overall quality control
and assurance from the basic raw materials
to the finished product
- Inspect for disease, pest & competitor
mould, determine prevention methods and
eradication, improve compost formulation
Skills & Experience:
- University education in Biotechnology,
or Biochemistry
- Agricultural or food production background,
with 2-5 years experience in a lab environment
conducting research
- Working experience of good laboratory
practices
- Detail oriented, excellent organizational
and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently and as a
part of a team
- Proven problem solving and decision making
skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, written
and oral
- Strong computer and data entry skills
- Knowledge of HACCP an asset, safety conscious
With food safety as its highest priority,
this company prides itself in producing
a consistently high-quality product in a
clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
Currently in expansion mode to meet future
retail needs throughout North America, it
is dedicated to excellence in customer service,
and offers continuous advancement opportunities.
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12476 - PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR(Filled)
Ontario- Southwestern
Our
client is a privately owned and operated
Ontario company committed to helping customers
create distinctive value and solutions for
their operations by supplying identity preserved
varieties and contracts. The Production
Supervisor is accountable for the oversight
of employees, equipment and product ensuring
co-ordination and efficiency of all aspects
of day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and supervise all staff functions;
daily activities, hire/fire, scheduling,
etc
- Regulate and delegate safety needs and
procedures
- Oversight of quality control of inputs/outputs;
recordkeeping
- Co-ordination of logistics; shipping/receiving
- Oversight and maintenance of all machinery
and tools
- Responsible for machinery and equipment
logs
Skills & Experience:
- Supervisory experience
- Proven practical "hands-on"
agricultural knowledge and background
- Working knowledge of MTO, HACCP, WHMIS,
Safety regulations
- Ability to work independently under pressure
in a priority-changing environment
- Proven planning, decision-making, organizational
and time management skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, written
and oral
- Understand and practice a professional
customer service approach
- Computer literate
Are you proven performer with all of the
administrative management skills to take
your career to the next level? This opportunity
will give you endless potential in a rewarding
management career.
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15528 - HARVEST ROOM SUPERVISOR(Filled)
Central
Ontario
This
Ontario-based company is the largest national
producer of a specialty fresh product with
distribution across Canada and much of the
United States. The successful candidate
will join a multi-cultural team environment
and be responsible for aspects of organizing
harvest activities; supervision and training
of Harvesters - Harvest department.
Responsibilities:
- Supervision of Harvesters in the Tray
Farm
- Responsible for co-ordination of harvest
activities
- Train new Harvesters
- Responsible for daily work schedule and
rotating shift scheduling
- Maintain and enforce HACCP and all Safety
requirements
Skills & Experience:
- Agricultural or food production background,
with previous supervisory experience an
asset
- Previous harvesting experience an asset
- Knowledge of and an "eye" for
quality product attributes
- Physically fit, ability to climb trays
- Knowledge and experience of HACCP, Safety
regulations
- Self-motivated and possessing the ability
to motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure in a priority-changing
environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills; bilingual in English and another
language is highly desirable
- Safety conscious with an excellent safety
record
- Ability to work flex hours determined
by crop/harvest
With food safety as its highest priority,
this company prides itself in producing
a consistently high-quality product in a
clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
Currently in expansion mode to meet future
retail needs throughout North America, it
is dedicated to excellence in customer service,
and offers continuous advancement opportunities.
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8554 - SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Southwestern Ontario
Our client is a progressive agribusiness,
supplying all aspects of the grain and crop
inputs business in South Western Ontario.
A solid reputation built on integrity and
quality has proved them to be choice in
the industry. In this Sales Representative
role you will have the opportunity of working
directly with producers to increase their
yields and profitability through a strong
line up of products and exclusive services.
Responsibilities:
-Work closely with large growers, providing
first-rate customer service.
-focusing on superior crop production you
will assist producers in their decisions
for seed, pesticide and fertility.
-Your arsenal of tools will include a crop
management package that will cover producers
needs for crop inputs, Nutrient Management
Services, professional application and scouting
services.
-Develop and attain sales goals for all
of the related product and services
-Work with agronomy lead promoting advance
agronomy technology and crop scouting services
-Sourcing quality grains and oil seeds from
producers offering profitable sales and
marketing options
-Building relationships thriving to achieve
the customers, first call for agronomic
resources
Skills & Experience:
- The right individual must be a self motivated
person that enjoys relationship based sales.
-Your interpersonal skills are backed up
by strong technical knowledge of agronomy
and the products and services utilized in
the industry.
- The ideal candidate will be very ambitious,
energetic and goal oriented.
- Along with being a good team player, you
have excellent communication and negotiation
skills and enjoy working with innovative
growers.
- You have post-secondary education in agronomy
or agri-business.
- Preference will be given to candidates
holding CCA designation and strong IT skills,
including knowledge of Precision Ag. technologies.
If you are a recent graduate from a recognized
agriculture program and have experience
as an intern or in an entry level role then
this is a great opportunity to join a principal
company. This large company is offering
a rewarding career with ample possibility
for development, personal growth and advancements.
Resumes (Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format)
for this position will be accepted by emailing
services@services2ag.com
Please quote 8554
- Sales Representative in
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15523 - AREA MANAGER CULTIVATION(Filled)
Central Ontario
This
Ontario-based company is the largest national
producer of a specialty fresh product with
distribution across Canada and much of the
United States. The successful candidate
will join a multi-cultural team environment
and be responsible for all aspects of dumping,
outside operations and tray repair/build
in the Cultivation division - Tray Prep
department.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the operations of the Tray Prep
department
- Supervise approximately 15-20 Staff (including
forklift drivers involved in internal &
outside operations)
- Responsible for departmental Health &
Safety, including monthly inspections
- Supervise loading steam rooms, de-stacking
growing rooms, check & maintain propane
supplies, other forklift duties; oversight
of dump line, tray prep and repair
- Perform daily inspection of dump line,
arrange repairs as needed; knowledge of
dump line in operator's absence
- Perform monthly tray inventory; daily
records of tray repair and/or discard; manage
inventory control of tray repair needs
- Provide job development and Staff training
- Monitor and supervise the use of power
tools
Skills & Experience:
- Agricultural or food production background,
with previous supervisory experience
- Experience and practical knowledge of
power equipment, & basic carpentry skills
- Knowledge and experience of HACCP, WHMIS,
Safety regulations
- Ability to work independently and with
minimal supervision
- Proven flexibility, ability to adjust
to change in a priority environment
- Ability to effectively communicate, written
and oral
- Excellent safety record
- Computer literate (Excel, Outlook, Word
and additional programs)
With food safety as its highest priority,
this company prides itself in producing
a consistently high-quality product in a
clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
Currently in expansion mode to meet future
retail needs throughout North America, it
is dedicated to excellence in customer service,
and offers continuous advancement opportunities.
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13519 - FACILITY MANAGERS
Alberta & Saskatchewan positions
Our client is a corporate leader with extensive
Canadian coverage, supplying all aspects
of crop inputs and grain marketing from
coast to coast. Built on a reputation of
quality, performance and dedication to the
agriculture industry as a Facility Manager
you will ensure the safe efficient operation
of the physical facility with outstanding
customer service and ensuring that all company
standards are met..
Responsibilities:
- Offer development and leadership for an
active high performance location with a
progressive busy team.
- Provide recruitment, training and direct
employees in setting clear priorities.
- As Facility Manager you will be responsible
for performance management, creating an
engaging work environment and employee relations.
- Champion the delivery of distinctive value,
service, products and programs.
- Offer leadership and collaboration of
operations, sales agronomy and administration
as a customer focused team.
- Ensure flawless execution of corporate
best practices in operational management,
while meeting all production targets.
- Promote Environmental and Health &
Safety standards as well as set inventory
management goals
Skills & Experience:
- Excellent interpersonal and communications
skills with a keen sense for problem solving,
decision making and organization.
- 3 years experience in an agricultural
business environment.
- Ability to effectively lead a team of
diverse employees with demonstrated leadership.
- You will also have the skills and experience
required to manage compliance with Environment,
Health & Safety operation standards
and regulation.
- Post-secondary education or related training
in operations and management or agri-business
management with a mechanical aptitude.
If you are an under appreciated manager
looking for a new opportunity with exciting
new challenges then send your resume in
confidence to unlock your full potential.
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15694 - SERVICE SPECIALIST-OPERATIONS
(Filled)
Ontario
- Greater Toronto Area
Our
client is a well-known Agricultural Retailer
who has built its reputation on service
and value. A locally owned and operated
business, they service and sell to farm
producers within their large trading area.
As Service Specialist you will ensure that
everyday operational activities supporting
the business are being completed in a timely
and professional manner.
Responsibilities:
- Completion or delegation of jobs as needed
- Working as the lead in a team environment,
you will ensure all aspects of the business
are being completed - safely, timely and
efficiently
- Supervise staff promoting productivity
and efficiencies (including loss prevention,
health and safety, TDG training, WHMIS,
repair and maintenance)
- Communicate with Management about production
and quality concerns that may arise
- Maintain accurate and timely application
records of fertilizers and pesticide applications
- Contribute to the management and productivity
of the processing and/or fertilizer plant
- Provide training and motivation for seasonal
and yearly staff as necessary, promoting
health and safety standards
Skills & Experience:
- Knowledge of farm production requirements
and standards
- Familiarity with current farming practices
- Basic technical agronomic knowledge
- Strong leadership/relationship skills
& oral communication
- Mechanical aptitude, equipment, maintenance,
fabrication
- Self-motivated, trustworthy, professional
Focused upon continued business growth and
customer satisfaction this Agricultural
Retailer is seeking the right individual
as Service Specialist. If you have the desire
and dedication to focus on being a key player
within a fast paced rewarding environment,
then this position may be right for you.
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15527 - ASST AREA
MANAGER HARVEST(Filled)
Central Ontario
This Ontario-based company is the largest
national producer of a specialty fresh product
with distribution across Canada and much
of the United States. The successful candidate
will join a multi-cultural team environment
and be responsible for aspects of identification,
monitoring, and screening quality product;
and scheduling harvest activities - Harvest
department.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare daily estimates of fresh and processed
production for Sales
- Co-ordinate daily orders from Distribution
Department
- Working with the Growing Department:
- Identifies the Growing Rooms to be harvested
- Schedules adequate Harvest Groups &
Crop Service for harvest
- Monitors and screens product for quality
and proper designation
- Monitor and support orientation, training
and daily management of Harvesters
- Responsible for probationary and annual
Performance Reviews for employees
- Provide department training in all areas
of safety, including WHMIS, HACCP and other
general training requirements
Skills & Experience:
- Agricultural or food production background,
with minimum 3-5 years supervisory/management
experience
- Knowledge of and an "eye" for
quality product attributes
- Knowledge and experience of HACCP, WHMIS,
Safety regulations
- Self-motivated and possessing the ability
to motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure in a priority-changing
environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills; bilingual in English and another
language is highly desirable
- Safety conscious with an excellent safety
record
- Experience operating hand jack/electric
pallet an asset
- Ability to work flex hours determined
by crop/harvest
With food safety as its highest priority,
this company prides itself in producing
a consistently high-quality product in a
clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
Currently in expansion mode to meet future
retail needs throughout North America, it
is dedicated to excellence in customer service,
and offers continuous advancement opportunities.
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8553 - FACILITY MANAGER
Southwestern Ontario
This ever-growing full service crop inputs
supplier is seeking the right individual
to manage operations at one of their farm
supply centres. You will ensure company
standards are being achieved while offering
first-rate customer service to new and existing
customers. Your role will have you proudly
delivering innovative agricultural inputs,
complimented with grain marketing solutions
to producers and agri-food customers in
South Western Ontario.
Responsibilities:
-
Overall management of the facility (including
loss prevention, health and safety, TDG
training, WHMIS, repair and maintenance).
- Working with the sales staff while being
responsive to customer needs and issues
ensuring a positive outcome for both.
- Manage the buying, grading, and quality
assurance standards of grain transactions.
- Communicate with other facility managers
to maximize efficiencies as it relates to
inventory control and positioning.
- Maintain accurate blending of fertilizers
sold and shipped to customers.
- Contribute to the development of the company
budget and once approved, prepare and manage
the annual operating budget.
- Provide training and motivation to staff
and conduct performance reviews for employee
development.
Skills & Experience:
- Knowledge of the crop inputs and grain
business
- Familiarity with current farming practices
- Basic technical agronomic knowledge
- Strong leadership/relationship skills
&oral communication
- Selling skills
- Basic knowledge of all agronomic crop
input products
- Computer literate
- WHIMS & TDG knowledge
If you have above average management experience
and are focused on improving operations,
productivity and colleagues then this opportunity
awaits you. This energetic company is focused
on providing innovative agricultural inputs
to producers and agri-food customers and
building long term relationships.
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15529 - SALES/SOFTWARE MANAGER(Filled)
British Columbia
This national company prides itself on its
longstanding history of service to the livestock
sector specializing in collection and interpretation
of management information. The successful
candidate will provide leadership within
a team environment focussing on customer
service, product and service promotion,
and software support.
Responsibilities:
- Supervision of 18 Field Staff in British
Columbia
- Manage customer service relationships
- Promotion of products and services with
the objective to grow market share and develop
client loyalty
- Direct sales, installation and support
of on farm software, to assist customers
to understand and effectively utilize information
and features to improve overall dairy herd
profitability
- Divisional responsibility for budget through
cost effective & efficient territory
operations
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years Intermediate Management
experience
- Proven leadership, team building and organizational
skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, interpret
and add value to clients
- Ability to deliver effective sales strategy
- Positive track record in sales and marketing
preferably with responsibility for a geographic
territory
- Competency in personal computer software,
hardware and/or commercial dairy equipment
systems with ability to support, trouble
shoot and problem solve software offerings
- Ability to work in a team environment
in a flexible structure
- You will have a University degree or diploma,
preferably in Agriculture
This company continues to successfully grow
and serve its customers while facilitating
value-added opportunities to enhance the
competitive advantage and profitability
of the dairy sector.
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8584 - ACCOUNT COORDINATOR(Filled)
Southwestern Ontario (Golden Triangle area
- Cambridge, Kitchener, Guelph)
If you know you are creative and have been
looking for the opportunity to shape and
lead client marketing initiatives then this
position could be an ideal fit for you.
As the Account Coordinator you will manage
the people, processes and work associated
with marketing programs that thrill your
clients by surpassing their expected outcomes.
The clients you will work with are poised
for aggressive growth and are interested
in fresh, creative marketing initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Develop deep & productive client relationships
to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
- Manage client work projects to deliver
quality results on time and budget, including
the management of call center, program fulfillment
and database & analysis
- Manage Customer Service Representatives
and any additional support staff as required
- Identify opportunities for growth with
existing clients and cultivate new relationships
- Identify and apply new technologies, processes
and tools to improve the efficiency in managing
client work and services (Call Center, CRM,
Database, etc.)
- Identify areas where improvements could
be made to improve team efforts and client
deliverables
- Take a leadership role in building a positive
team spirit
- Become fully conversant in the industry,
while utilizing your sales and marketing
expertise as you continue to expand your
knowledge and share your skills on a regular
basis with clients and other team members.
Skills & Experience:
- Ideally you will be coming from a junior
marketing position with a minimum of 3 and
ideally 5+ years experience
- Solid leadership, people management and
team building skills
- Ability to clearly articulate and translate
client needs into program requirements
- Strong oral, written and presentation
skills
- A proven ability to market and sell
- An excellent project manager that delivers
projects on time, on budget and above client
expectations
- Competent in Microsoft Office programs,
internet tools and database management
- Ability to work within a team environment
in a flexible structure
- Preference will be given to candidates
with an Agriculture Business diploma/degree
- Familiarity with the Western Canada crop
protection industry is desirable
The dynamic company you will work for is
a leading edge agricultural services organization
that is focused on data collection, database
management, customer contact management,
fulfillment of marketing programs and strategic
analysis to support management decisions.
If you are hoping to develop your people
and client management skills and finally
have the change to fully implement your
creative marketing ideas then this role
could be a great next career step.
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(Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format) for
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9016 - FACILITY MANAGER
Position based in Ontario
Our client is a proven industry performer
seeking a key individual in the role of
a facility manager. Proudly they deliver
innovative value to producers and agri-food
customers through out Ontario. If you have
the management experience and the desire
to use your people skills to reach the full
potential in an active fast paced company
then your past experience mentoring and
motivating staff will launch these operations
to a new level.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with senior management to
implement and promote company initiatives
- Oversee the facility and act on issues
and concerns related to the performance
of the operation and staff
- Ensure high-quality communications from
top to bottom
- Identify, evaluate and provide recommendations
on programs
- Contribute to the development of the company
budget and once approved, prepare and manage
the annual operating budget.
- Liaise with industry, commodity organizations
and producers
- Overall management of the facility - including
loss prevention, health and safety, TDG
training, WHMIS, repair and maintenance.
- Working with staff to guarantee company
productivity while balancing customer needs
and issues ensuring a positive outcome for
both
- Provide training and motivation to staff
and conducting performance reviews for employee
development
Skills & Experience:
- Ideally you will have 5+ years of management
experience in the agriculture industry,
including past experience managing an agriculture
business with proven budgeting and staffing
qualifications.
- Your solid understanding of current farming
practices and agronomic knowledge will serve
you well.
- Your strong leadership and relationship
skills carried out by professional communication
will yield you the results you deserve.
This company is a
prominent well known Canadian leader offering
heaps of career growth potential. If you
have past management experience and are
in search of an exciting and evolving future
in the agriculture business then we need
to hear from you.
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25957 - ACCOUNT MANAGER AGRICULTURE FINANCIAL SERVICES(Filled)
SW Ontario - Stratford
This international group markets a full range of financial products and services to customers worldwide through personal, commercial, wealth management and wholesale banking services. Agriculture Services within the Business Bank specializes in providing financing solutions to Canadas dynamic agriculture and agribusiness sector. As an Account Manager for the Stratford area in SW Ontario, you will assume an existing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage agricultural portfolios
- Market a range of financial and investment products
- Develop and maintain profitable business relationships
- Exercise daily customer relationship management including planning, financing and start-up
- Analyze information to make sound credit decisions
- Evaluate risk and business performance
- Cultivate new client opportunities
- Act as liaison between businesses and Bank agriculture business specialists
- Ongoing knowledge of competitive development; environmental market trends; economic conditions; and regulations/policy issues governing the agricultural community
Skills & Experience:
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Formal agricultural/business education
- 3 to 5 years of account management experience preferred
- Successful sales experience
- Proven ability in business development, new & potential
- Enthusiastic client-centric focus
- Critical thinking and problem solving ability
Seen as an important targeted growth area, this longstanding Financial institution states their mission and measure of success will be based upon people and being the Bank of choice in rural Canada.
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17368 - SALES REPRESENTATIVE(Filled)
Central Ontario
This Ontario based company has built their business on first-rate customer service. Originally focusing in SW Ontario, their success has enabled real growth into the Northern US and east throughout all of Ontario. Supplying seed and crop inputs, they also offer specialty contracts for domestically grown crops. As a sales representative your primary focus is selling leading products and services to farm business in the local market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Customer service, trouble-shooting and sales; at primary location, retail counter, & face-to-face
- Assist in Operations (weighing, probing, grading, loading, inventory control, shipping) as necessary
- Assist in logistics of custom application sales and service
- Present crop input solutions and recommendations during crop planning and budgeting along with in season agronomic support
- Support grain-marketing solutions for customers by helping to identify profitable opportunities and the execution of marketing plans
- Management of accounts to the benefit of both the customer and company
- Promotion, selling and marketing the corporate brand through grower & supplier meetings, product performance field tours and other promotional activities
- Leverage corporate customer relationship management software to identify key marketing and growth opportunities
- Contribute to the overall continuance and growth of individual and group sales plans within a territory
Skills & Experience:
- Post-secondary education in agronomy or agri-business
- Minimum of 2 years agricultural sales experience
- CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) and Vendors Certification designation would be considered an asset
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Knowledge of environmental, health and safety requirements
- Strong problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills set
- Experience in grain and crop input products with proven knowledge of grain-handling and quality management systems
This company has established a long-term reputation in the industry by proving stability, growth and a strong market presence. If you thrive on your customer's success while contributing to corporate and personal growth then don't let your opportunity to join this leading company pass you by.
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17495 - ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER(Filled)
Central Ontario
This Ontario based company has built their business on first-rate customer service. Originally focusing in SW Ontario, their success has enabled real growth into the Northern US and east throughout all of Ontario. Supplying seed and crop inputs, they also offer specialty contracts for domestically grown crops. As an Assistant Branch Manager, you will assist the Branch Manager with all aspects of branch operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Branch Manager in branch operations (day-to-day organization; setting & attaining branch goals)
- Sales and crop origination (off farm, elevator, mobile, primary location)
- Customer service and sales; active pursuit of new accounts while maintaining current customer base
- Organize and dispatch, logistics of custom application sales and service
- Present crop input solutions and recommendations during crop planning and budgeting along with in season agronomic support
- Support grain-marketing solutions for customers by helping to identify profitable opportunities and the execution of marketing plans
- Recommend and assist with promotion, selling and marketing the corporate brand through grower & supplier meetings, product performance field tours and other promotional activities
- Leadership in developing key marketing and growth opportunities in seed sales volume
Skills & Experience:
- Post-secondary education in agronomy or agri-business
- Minimum of 4 years agricultural sales experience
- CCA (Certified Crop Advisor) designation and Precision Ag experience would be considered an asset
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently, self-motivated
- Knowledge of environmental, health and safety requirements
- Strong problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills set
- Experience in grain and crop input products with proven knowledge of grain-handling and quality management systems
- Advanced computer skills
This company has established a long-term reputation in the industry by proving stability, growth and a strong market presence. If you thrive on your customer's success while contributing to corporate and personal growth then don't let your opportunity to join this leading company pass you by.
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23073 - DAIRY SPECIALIST
Ontario - Various Locations
This Ontario-based company is committed to incorporating innovative nutritional solutions into its products, programs and services to assist livestock producers in realizing production and profitability goals. This Dairy Specialist position will provide sales and service support to dairy operations within various territories in Ontario.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing sales and support to existing clients and prospecting potential accounts
- Excellence in customer service; regular contact
- Establish personal working relationship to enable problem-solving, targeted advice and herd analysis recommendations
- Promotion of new nutritional technology programs; assist in field trials of experimental products
- Marketing and promotion at industry events, producer meetings
- Increase volume of sales, growth and management of accounts within territory
- Individual territory management reporting to Dairy Team Sales Manager
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in agriculturally based sales/marketing
- Practical dairy livestock background with knowledge of current industry issues, herd management, genetics, nutrition, animal health and husbandry issues
- Post-secondary education in agriculture, nutrition or business preferred
- Ability to work independently but contribute to a Team environment
- Knowledge of feeding systems (mills, liquid feed, TMRs, etc)
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and oral
- Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Power Point, Word, Excel & Outlook)
Recognized as an industry leader in the pursuit, evaluation and adoption of advanced nutrition, management and industry technology, this company values honesty, integrity and teamwork. If you are a highly motivated customer-driven candidate and desire to work in a value-driven environment this may be the opportunity you seek.
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23074 - SWINE SPECIALIST
Ontario - Various Locations
This Ontario-based company is committed to incorporating innovative nutritional solutions into its products, programs and services to assist livestock producers in realizing production and profitability goals. This Swine Specialist position will provide sales and service support to swine operations within various territories in Ontario.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing sales and support to existing clients and prospecting potential accounts
- Excellence in customer service; regular contact
- Establish personal working relationship to enable problem-solving, targeted advice and herd analysis recommendations
- Promotion of new nutritional technology programs; assist in field trials of experimental products
- Marketing and promotion at industry events, producer meetings
- Increase volume of sales, growth and management of accounts within territory
- Individual territory management reporting to Swine Team Sales Manager
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 1-2 years experience in agriculturally based sales/marketing
- Practical swine livestock background with knowledge of current industry issues, herd management, genetics, nutrition, animal health and husbandry issues
- Post-secondary education in agriculture, nutrition or business preferred
- Ability to work independently but contribute to a Team environment
- Knowledge of feeding systems (mills, liquid feed, etc)
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and oral
- Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Power Point, Word, Excel & Outlook)
Recognized as an industry leader in the pursuit, evaluation and adoption of advanced nutrition, management and industry technology, this company values honesty, integrity and teamwork. If you are a highly motivated customer-driven candidate and desire to work in a value-driven environment this may be the opportunity you seek.
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23068 - COMMODITY DESK MANAGER(Filled)
Southern Ontario
This Ontario-based company is committed to incorporating innovative nutritional solutions into its products, programs and services to assist livestock producers in realizing production and profitability goals. The Commodity Desk Manager will be responsible for the facilitation of commodities procurement and sales at their corporate Head Office location in Ontario.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing timely value-added facilitation of commodity grains procurement and sales
- Excellence in customer service; support to existing clients; support to internal staff
- Logistics; sourcing, booking, spot pricing, purchase, and delivery
- Transportation distribution, brokerage and logistics; in province, nationally and internationally
- Securing and co-ordination of product inputs utilizing internally and externally sourced commodities
- Lead new market growth; assist in securing quality, consistent sources of organic inputs
- Marketing and promotion of direct to farm sales
- Financial and administrative account management
- Internal communication and sales co-ordinator for tracking new and secured livestock contracts
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in agriculturally based purchasing and logistics
- Practical commodity desk experience with knowledge of crops, commodity feed ingredients and specialty product procurement
- Competency in trading, booking and contracts
- Ability to utilize technology to acquire timely pricing information
- Post-secondary education in agriculture or business preferred
- Ability to work independently but contribute to a Team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and oral
- Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft, Word, Excel & Outlook)
Recognized as an industry leader in the pursuit, evaluation and adoption of advanced nutrition, management and industry technology, this company values honesty, integrity and teamwork. If you are a highly organized results-based candidate and enjoy working in a fast paced environment this may be the opportunity you seek.
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30105 - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER/ASSISTANT GROWER(Filled)
Southwestern Ontario
This South Western Ontario based company specializes in raising vegetable seedlings for commercial greenhouse operations. Recognizing the importance of Research and Development for constant improvement of growing processes, this company strives to serve its customers by focusing on improving product quality to achieve sustainability and future growth. Seeking an R & D Manager / Assistant Grower to join part of a small Senior Management team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the General Manager, working closely in a Team environment
- Research and Development (40%)
-Identify, lead and execute project opportunities
-Liaise with the team, indentify integration of R&D findings for possible introduction into present processes
-Data collection to validate key performance and quality indicators
- Growing (40%)
-Provide support to head grower in the areas of plant nutritional requirements
-Utilize environmental computer system optimizing plant growth and development
-Actively learn the growing strategies for vegetable plant propagation
-Attend industry events, staying current with industry best practices
- IPM and Disease Control (20%)
-Coordinate and lead integrated pest management program (pest pressure, pest control actions); monitor, test and determine necessary actions while integrating input from IPM consultants
-Manage disease control program (including lab sampling)
Skills & Experience:
- A BSc in Plant Biology (or related field); Graduate studies desirable
- Knowledge of plant nutrition fundamentals; knowledge in microbiology an asset
- Strong understanding of experimental design methods
- Experience as a member of a Management Team
- Persuasive desire for success with a record of excellence
- Excellent communication skills (fluency in English required, French or Dutch an asset)
- Proven professional attitude and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management, organizational & problem solving skills, desire to work in a hands on environment
- Advanced computer skills
- Knowledge of SRED tax credit program an asset
Recognized as an industry leader in the pursuit, evaluation and adoption of advanced nutrition, management and industry technology, this company values honesty, integrity and teamwork. If you are a highly organized results-based candidate and enjoy working in a fast paced environment this may be the opportunity you seek.
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30154 - SENIOR GROWER(Filled)
Australia
This company's mission is to become the leading Australian supplier of glasshouse tomatoes, setting the benchmark for quality and sustainability within the horticulture industry while maintaining respect for the environment in which we operate. As such, the need exists for a specialist in growing to maintain the production of high quality fruit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing PRIVA environmental control to achieve maximum yield - 4ha
- Managing and monitoring plant growth reactions daily and implementing necessary changes in order to achieve yield and quality targets
- Managing costs and production to agreed budget
- Liaising with Glasshouse Team on forward planning of supplies, delivery dates and any adjustment/modification to cropping strategies or equipment requirements
- Working with company Glasshouse Crop Consultant as required
- Ensuring production efficiency and crop registration data reports are completed on time
- Liaising with Pest & Disease Coordinator (PDC) to ensure minimisation of pest and disease
- Liaising with Operations Manager on planning and scheduling
- Reporting regularly to CEO on growing activities and requirements
Skills & Experience:
- Formal tertiary qualification in Ag Science/Horticulture or equivalent
- Demonstrated knowledge of hydroponic production principles
- 10 years experience in senior glasshouse/grower management
- Ability to undertake all aspects of position
- Highly motivated and flexible with keen attention to detail, time management
- Ability to problem-solve, committed to working within a changing environment
- Responsive to changes in work and job practices, commitment to undertake all required job training
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, but accept directive if provided
- Ability to work as a team member, innovative & flexible in approach
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Intermediate computer literacy
- Adhere to company policies and procedures; uphold vision, mission and values
As Senior Grower for this progressive and rapidly expanding company, you are responsible for maintaining high standards of quality fruit production in a modern glasshouse facility. This one-year contract opportunity offers the very real potential for a long-term position for you to build a rewarding career.
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35269 - SALES/MARKETING FRESH FOODS
NW Michigan, USA
This family-owned Michigan-based company is a large grower and packer that specializes in the supply of fresh fruits, vegetables and evergreens across the Northern States. Seeking a Fresh Food Sales professional to lead the sales, marketing and logistics functions for their expanding business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Source, purchase and supply co-ordination of multiple products
- Sales and marketing of multiple products
- Logistics and scheduling for all products (inbound & outbound)
- Excellence in customer service
- Liaison, network and regular contact with growers and retail clients
- Maintain existing grower/retail client-base and prospect potential accounts
- Increase volume of sales, growth and management of accounts
- Reporting to CEO
Skills & Experience:
- Post-secondary education in agriculture, horticulture or business preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience in agriculturally based sales/marketing
- Practical background with knowledge of current agriculture/retail industry issues
- Ability to perform in a perishable product and/or seasonal environment
- Ability to work independently but contribute to a small-integrated team
- Ability to problem-solve, organized, multi-tasking
- Committed to working within a fast-paced time-sensitive environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and oral
- Personable and professional manner
- Proficiency in computer skills
Recognized as a successful and growing entity, this company values enthusiasm, initiative and teamwork. If you are a highly motivated customer-relationship driven candidate this may be the opportunity you seek.
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35301 - NATIONAL SALES MANAGER(Filled)
Southwestern Ontario
This multi-national is the world's leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics to farmers worldwide. We seek to increase customer productivity, profitability and develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. The National Sales Manager will assist with the development and lead the implementation of sales (programs, strategies & policies) for Canada.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive overall profitability and growth of the business unit (inclusive of profitability and share)
- Assist with completion and implementation of business unit 5-yr plans, annual tactical plans and profit objectives (PO)
- Ensure business unit sales strategies are consistent with overall North America strategies
- Direct the execution of sales plans and marketing programs to achieve or exceed sales goals and marketing objectives
- Directly manage sales staff; hiring and retention, accountability, coaching and teaching, evaluating performance, ensuring staff stays technically current
- Provide leadership, vision, direction & focus for sales activities; assure a high level of customer service
- Manage resource allocation to achieve volume, market share and profit growth in sales
- Represent and promote the corporation to key stakeholders; build relationships with high-level national accounts, business partners & decision-makers
- Keep informed of competition; continue to develop professionally
- Financial and administrative business unit management (forecasts, budgets, relationship impact and corporate results)
- Report directly to the President
Skills & Experience:
- Degree in Ag Business, Agronomy, Business, Marketing (or equivalent sales management experience)
- 8-10 years experience in Ag Marketing, Sales or Sales Management
- Demonstrated knowledge of seed, crop control products, competitive offerings, regional agricultural markets, value chain and production
- Proven skills in sales and marketing tools & techniques; financial analysis; relationship management; negotiating; conflict resolution
- Understanding of environmental, regulatory, and stewardship issues at the local and national level
- Research, identify and interpret key issues; develop innovative and creative solutions; adapt to changing business environment
- Ability to lead and motivate teams through continuous change; manage, coach and counsel
- Exceptional communication skills, written and oral
- Proficiency in computer skills
This company is committed to plant and microbial genetic research, seed production, marketing and sales. Innovative and customer-focused, they are a leader in the agriculture industry. If you are a candidate of Executive management calibre who combines an in-depth knowledge of the industry with the ability to provide the strategic skills to manage a national sales team, this may be the opportunity you seek.
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31686 - GRAIN MERCHANDISER/TRADER(Filled)
Ontario
This corporation is a respected member of the Ontario grain industry specializing in commodity trading solutions. Seeking an experienced Grain Merchandiser/Trader to join a team that prides itself on providing accurate reliable market information and risk management services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Purchase and sale of grain
- Manage contracts, positions and inventory
- Hedge grain and dollar positions
- Direct customer contact; developing a new client base as well as building and maintaining relationships with existing customers
- Member of a closely-knit team reporting to the CEO
Skills & Experience:
- University degree
- 3-5 years experience in a grain merchandising/trading position
- Highly motivated, profit-oriented deal maker
- Ability to work within a fast-paced environment
- Multi-tasking, problem-solving, decision maker
- Professional, honest, forthright manner
- Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills
- Outstanding computer skills
This dynamic Ontario-based company is in expansion mode and promises that the right individual will have the opportunity and very real potential to grow with it. If you are a candidate interested in turning your talent for trading into a personal future with a highly successful group, this position is worth pursuing.
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35693 - ASSISTANT ELEVATOR MANAGER(Filled)
E Central Ontario
Serving local farmers by handling, cleaning, storing, drying and trucking about 1.2 million bushels of grain per year (corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, barley and more), this family-owned enterprise offers all the services of a licensed commercial elevator. As Assistant Elevator Manager you will ensure that everyday operational activities supporting the business are being completed in a timely and professional manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working in a team environment, you will ensure all delegated tasks are executed in a safe, timely and efficient manner
- Completion of tasks promoting productivity and efficiency
- Communicate production and quality concerns that may arise
- Maintain accurate and timely records
- Contribute to the overall productivity and efficiency in operations (including loss prevention, health and safety, WHMIS, repair and maintenance)
- Reporting to the Elevator Manager
Skills & Experience:
- Knowledge of farm production requirements and standards
- Familiarity with current farming practices
- Basic agronomic knowledge
- Good oral and written communication skills, friendly courteous manner
- Self-motivated, trustworthy, task-oriented
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, flexible hours
- Ability to problem-solve, flexible, adaptable, with a practical "can do" attitude
- Mechanical aptitude, equipment, maintenance, fabrication, welding
- AZ or DZ driver's license desirable
This successful Ontario company has built it's reputation by offering value added services, production excellence, and risk management using a dynamic company structure to meet the challenges of the 21st century. If you enjoy the practical aspects of agriculture, this Assistant Elevator Manager position may be the opportunity you seek.
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35907 - DISTRICT MANAGER(Filled)
South Western Ontario
This national company prides itself on its longstanding history of service to the livestock sector specializing in collection and interpretation of management information. Seeking a District Manager for SW Ontario who combines sales and management skills with excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct sales and promotion of products and services with the objective to grow market share and develop client loyalty
- Direct sales, installation and support of on farm software, to assist customers to understand and effectively utilize information and features to improve overall dairy herd profitability
- Manage customer service relationships
- Divisional responsibility for budget through cost effective & efficient territory operations
- Supervision of 23 Field Staff
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years Intermediate Sales and Management experience
- Proven leadership, team building and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, interpret and add value to clients
- Ability to deliver effective sales strategy
- Positive track record in sales and marketing preferably with responsibility for a geographic territory, strength in value based selling
- Competency in personal computer software, hardware and/or commercial dairy equipment systems with ability to support, trouble shoot and problem solve software offerings
- Ability to work in a team environment in a flexible structure
- You will have a University degree or diploma, preferably in Agriculture
This company continues to grow and serve its customers while facilitating value-added opportunities to enhance the competitive advantage and profitability of the dairy sector. The successful candidate will provide leadership within a team environment focussing on sales, customer service, product and service promotion, and software support.
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09001 - ECONOMIST(Filled)
Golden Triangle - Southern Ontario
This company is a long-standing member of the Ontario grain industry specializing in commodity trading solutions. The successful candidate will join a team environment focussing on customer service, purchase, contracting, logistics, and facilitating client's needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Access, compile, maintain and utilize data from a large variety of sources
- Evaluation and analysis of information in order to help formulate policy
- Provide interpretation, guidance and insight on issues pertinent to corporation
- Currency in issues, impact and policy pertaining to the grains and oilseeds sector at a provincial, national and international level
- Maintain ongoing knowledge of production, marketing, price determination, and cost of production of Ontario grains and oilseeds
- Communicating information, reports and findings to stakeholders (verbally, written and electronically)
Skills & Experience:
- Masters level degree in Agricultural Economics (or closely related discipline)
- 1-2 years experience in an economic support position
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate to a variety of audiences
- Critical thinker and unparalleled ability to problem-solve
- Firm understanding and practical knowledge of Ontario agronomic practices, production and marketing
- Ability to work within a dynamic fluid team environment
- Outstanding computer skills
- Fluency in French would be an asset (verbal and written)
- Ability and willingness to travel as required
This Ontario-based company has a proven history of successfully representing its customers while facilitating value-added opportunities to enhance the competitive advantage and profitability of the Ontario industry.
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09002 - CROP INPUT SALES REPRESENTATIVE
SW Ontario
Our client is a corporate leader with extensive Canadian coverage, supplying all aspects of crop inputs and grain marketing on a National and International basis. This client’s industry leading initiatives are forged on a strong foundation of quality, performance and dedication to progressive agriculture. As a sales representative your primary focus is selling leading products and services to farm business in the local market.
Key Responsibilities:
-Providing one-on-one customer service building productive long term business relationships.
- Learning the intricate parts of your customers business and identifying opportunities for client and the company success.
- Presenting crop input solutions and recommendations during crop planning and budgeting along with in season agronomic support.
- Supporting grain marketing solutions for customers by helping to identify profitable opportunities and the execution of marketing plans
- Management of accounts to the benefit of both the customer and company
- Promoting, selling and marketing the corporate brand through grower & supplier meetings, product performance field tours and other promotional activities.
- Leveraging corporate customer relationship management software to identify key marketing and growth opportunities
- Through territory plans, contribute to the overall continuance and growth of individual and group sales plans.
Skills & Experience:
- Candidates must have excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, knowledge of environmental, health and safety requirements.
- Possess a strong problem solving, decision-making and organizational skills set.
- Your years of experience in grain and crop input products will be an asset along with proven knowledge of grain handling and quality management systems.
- You have post-secondary education or related training in agronomy or agri-business along with a proven track record in the agriculture industry.
If your passion is Agricultural and you thrive on your customer’s success while contributing to corporate and personal growth then don’t let your opportunity to join this leading company pass you by.
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09003 - FACILITY MANAGER
SW Ontario
Our client is a corporate leader with extensive Canadian coverage, supplying all aspects of crop inputs and grain marketing from coast to coast. Built on a reputation of quality, performance and dedication to the agriculture industry as a Facility Manager you will ensure the safe efficient operation of the physical facility with outstanding customer service and ensuring that all company standards are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Offer development and leadership for an active high performance location with a progressive busy team.
- Provide recruitment, training and direct employees in setting clear priorities.
- As Facility Manager you will be responsible for performance management, creating an engaging work environment and employee relations.
- Champion the delivery of distinctive value, service, products and programs.
- Offer leadership and collaboration of operations, sales agronomy and administration as a customer focused team.
- Ensure flawless execution of corporate best practices in operational management, while meeting all production targets.
- Promote Environmental and Health & Safety standards as well as set inventory management goals
Skills & Experience:
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with a keen sense for problem solving, decision making and organization.
- 3 years experience in an agricultural business environment.
- Ability to effectively lead a team of diverse employees with demonstrated leadership.
- You will also have the skills and experience required to manage compliance with Environment, Health & Safety operation standards and regulation.
- Post-secondary education or related training in operations and management or agri-business management with a mechanical aptitude.
If you are a well rounded professional, if your passion is operations management and if you thrive in a busy environment - a facility management role for this world-class corporation may be the opportunity you seek.
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09004 - AGRONOMY LEAD(Filled)
SW Ontario
This company is a proven leader in the industry searching for the right individual to join their team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the experience and skills required to "take it to the next level" in a growing trading area of South West Ontario. As a professional agronomist you possess the necessary leadership, agronomic and management skills to meet the key areas of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement value added services into the market place
- Identify new products and corollary services for market introduction
- Manage a very extensive crop monitoring program
- Work with our existing sales team and advanced growers to promote and deliver professional agronomic services
- Develop research projects for various stakeholders as needed.
- Provide expert advice and staff training on agronomy issues, products and trends
Skills & Experience:
-Agricultural Science/Business Degree or Diploma, or suitable education combined with three years of relevant work experience.
- CCA certification preferred or willingness and ability to obtain designation within two years
- Extensive agronomic knowledge and technical skills in row crops, processing and specialty crops
- Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills
- Computer, organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage and adapt in a dynamic, ever-changing business environment
If you have always had a desire to use your outstanding agronomics, to motivate colleagues and the industry towards achieving common goals while being supported by a progressive industry leader then don’t miss this chance.
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09005 - ACCOUNT MANAGER
Manitoba / Saskatchewan
This Canadian company proudly serves the crop inputs industry. The successful candidate will report to the Vice-President of Marketing and will be responsible for managing relationships with current dealers, prospective dealers, suppliers, industry personnel, government agencies, and educational institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales, volumes, margins, and profits consistent with overall company objectives
- Maintaining and growing market share of products and services to existing and prospective client base
- Manage customer service relationships
- Responsibility for budget, P/L, sales forecasting, market intelligence and price discovery
- Represent company at association and industry meetings
Skills & Experience:
- Agricultural background in the Crop inputs sector, with minimum of 5 years Sales and Marketing experience
- Strong knowledge of industry infrastructure including retail, wholesale, joint ventures, marketing, and distribution
- Proven creative leadership and organizational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate, written and oral
- Ability to work independently
- Computer literate
- You will have a University degree, preferably in Crop Science
This company has a long successful history in providing quality products and related services to the agricultural retail industry throughout Canada. It is dedicated to progressive agriculture that is both economically and environmentally sustainable.
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090607 - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Southern Ontario
This dynamic Ontario-based agri-food company has enjoyed significant achievements over the past decade, and with success comes growth. Poised to launch the next phase of its corporate strategy, it is seeking an experienced CFO to oversee all aspects of corporate, fiduciary and financial management to support an aggressive and expanded business plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, control and reporting over all aspects of finance, accounting, administration and planning for the corporation
- Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information
- Provide input and recommendations in strategic planning, direction, modeling and decision making as a member of the Management Team
- Oversee all budgetary planning and costs management; assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and long-term strategy
- Lead treasury function with specific responsibility for cash management, forecasting and management/mitigation of foreign currency
- Co-ordinate Risk Management efforts for the following areas: foreign currency, commodity hedging, corporate business and general liability insurance issues to ensure protection of company assets
- Lead and manage overall credit function and risk mitigation on all credit and capital investments to insure appropriate risk/reward decisions are made and policies adhered to
- Ensure adequate capital to meet current and future needs through development of an efficient capital structure, ensuring optimum utilization of financial resources
- Direct and analyze studies of general economic, business and financial conditions and their impact on organizations policies and operations
- Maintain strong and independent relationship with internal and external auditors and ensure legal and regulatory compliance
- Ongoing knowledge of competitive development; commodity market trends; domestic and international economic conditions; and regulations/policy issues governing the agricultural community
Skills & Experience:
- Experience in a senior Financial Management role
- Bachelors in Accounting or Finance required; CMA designation, or working towards a Masters Degree in Finance preferred
- Proven experience in corporate financial oversight; commodity trading; risk management; economic modelling
- Knowledge of agricultural economics, current policy and practices, risk management, and livestock issues
- Experience in social and cultural dynamics of Ontario communities (rural and urban)
- Exceptional ability to communicate effectively (oral, written and presentation skills)
- Above average computer proficiency
- Ability to work within a dynamic fluid team environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Never losing sight of its origins in production agriculture, this leading edge agri-food company is about to undertake an expanding value-added role to enhance the competitive advantage and profitability of the value chain within the Ontario industry. As the successful candidate you will have the opportunity to be an important member of the newly formed operational team.
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090601 - COMMUNICATIONS/TECHNICAL WRITER
Southern Ontario
This dynamic Ontario-based agri-food company has enjoyed significant achievements over the past decade, and with success comes growth. Poised to launch the next phase of its corporate strategy, it is seeking an experienced Communicator to help develop and implement all facets of a professional communication program necessary to support an aggressive and expanded business plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpreting data, research and technical documents
- Collaboration with Marketing, and input to the corporate marketing strategy
- Develop and implement a communications strategy
- Preparation of educational, marketing and promotional materials to support communication strategies
- Technical writing
- Web site, graphics, technical manuals, POS materials, articles and news release preparation
- Reporting to General Manager
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 7-10 years experience in Communications
- Agricultural/Communications/Marketing post-secondary education preferred
- Strong technical writing skills, agriculture and agri-food based content
- Knowledge of agricultural economics, current policy and practices, management, and livestock issues
- Experience in social and cultural dynamics of Ontario communities (rural and urban)
- Exceptional ability to communicate effectively (oral, written and presentation skills)
- Above average proficiency and creativity working with web-based tools, publishing software, and databases
- Ability to work within a dynamic fluid team environment
- Ability to work independently
Never losing sight of its origins in production agriculture, this leading edge agri-food company is about to undertake an expanding value-added role to enhance the competitive advantage and profitability of the value chain within the Ontario industry. As the successful candidate you will have the opportunity to be an important member of the newly formed operational team.
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090603 - RETAIL/MARKETING MANAGER
Southern Ontario
This dynamic Ontario-based agri-food company has enjoyed significant achievements over the past decade, and with success comes growth. Poised to launch the next phase of its corporate strategy, it is seeking an experienced Communicator to help develop and implement all facets of a professional communication program necessary to support an aggressive and expanded business plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic direction and recommendations in order to maximize growth and capture an increased share of value-added Canadian and international markets
- Analysis and evaluation of consumer and market trends
- Creation of a comprehensive corporate marketing strategy
- Develop and implement an “enhanced” marketing plan (budget, performance, promotion)
- Provide input and direction to the corporate Communications strategy
- Participate as a member of the Management team
- Maintain and develop professional relationships, strategic alliances
- Collaborate with all supply chain partners to identify and leverage value chain opportunities
- Ensure all market development initiatives provide product attributes, protocol and brand differentiation (food quality, food safety, competitiveness)
- Maintain a clearly defined value proposition throughout the production, processing, distribution and retail chain to consumer
- Ongoing knowledge of competitive development; trade policy; consumer and market trends; domestic and international markets, economics and agricultural/agri-food conditions; and regulations/policy issues governing agriculture, agri-food, retail, and the consumer
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years experience in Marketing and Business Development
- Agricultural/Business/Marketing post-secondary education preferred
- Strong technical understanding of the Ontario/Canadian agricultural industry; agricultural economics, current policy and practices, management, and livestock issues
- Extensive experience within all sectors of the agri-food value chain; including primary production, processing, retail, foodservice
- High degree of credibility, professionalism and solid network within the entire sector
- Exceptional ability to communicate effectively (oral, written and presentation skills)
- Computer proficient
- Ability to work within a dynamic fluid team environment
- Ability to work independently
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel internationally
Never losing sight of its origins in production agriculture, this leading edge agri-food company is about to undertake an expanding value-added role to enhance the competitive advantage and profitability of the value chain within the Ontario industry. As the successful candidate you will have the opportunity to be an important member of the newly formed operational team.
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090605 - COMMUNICATIONS/PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR
Southern Ontario
Member based, this not-for-profit Ontario association represents virtually all commodity groups across the province in its mandate to communicate and facilitate responsible, economic management of soil, water, air and crops. This organization is seeking a dynamic Communications / Project Co-ordinator to work with its provincial network to address current issues related to responsible agricultural resource use in crop production, soil management, and nutrient management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish programs and projects to engage stakeholders in demonstration and promotion of leading-edge crop production, environmental protection methods and farm business planning
- Introduce new agricultural technologies that enhance farmer profitability and support societal priorities; expand the outreach for applied on-farm research to ensure results are communicated throughout Ontario
- Establish performance measures and conduct performance reviews of local delivery to ensure accountability and consistency
- Enable government and industry partnerships; acquire sponsorships and capitalize on program funding opportunities through proposal writing and assist in communication of local projects and their results
- Motivate expansion of membership through engagement of youth and progressive farming participants
- Assist in development of promotional materials to support communication strategies for educational and environmental programs
- Based at Head office with provincial travel as necessary
- Reporting to the Executive Director
Qualifications:
- Degree in Agriculture - Agronomy, Environment, Communications, (or equivalent agronomy/communications/project management experience)
- Minimum of 5-7 years experience
- Strong agronomic knowledge and solid practical production background as gained through academic and field experience with leading-edge crop production technologies and environmental protection methods; Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation preferred
- Exceptional communication and clear language skills (written, oral and presentation skills), proven track record in all mediums
- Experience in implementing an integrated marketing and communications plan
- Proven proposal-writing capabilities, project management experience, administration and time management skills
- Ability to work co-operatively with farmers, government extension staff, research community, agri-business and partners in a complex working arrangements
- Demonstration of creative and innovative problem solving skills
- Experienced in social and cultural dynamics of rural Ontario communities
- Above average computer literacy
- Valid “G” Driver’s license
If you are an enthusiastic agronomist with the creativity to write proposals, the ability to manage projects from research to on-farm implementation, and the passion to communicate directly with producers throughout Ontario, then this very unique opportunity may be for you.
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090801 - GRAIN ORIGINATOR SPECIALIST
SW Ontario
This Ontario-based company is a co-operatively run, farmer owned grain marketing company and one of the largest operators of Ontario country elevators. There is an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, highly self-motivated Grain Originator Specialist at one of our locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development and implementation of grain marketing programs
- Direct sales and promotion of grain marketing programs with the objective to grow market share and develop client loyalty
- Provide timely value-added facilitation of commodity grains procurement and sales
- Excellence in customer service with the goal of establishing long-term relationships
- Consultation and support to new and existing farm clients to provide profitable solutions
- Knowledgeable "first contact" to customers and general public
Skills & Experience:
- Post-secondary education in agricultural business or equivalent related experience preferred
- Demonstrated well-rounded knowledge of relevant commodities
- Proven experience in agriculturally based purchasing and logistics
- Practical commodity desk experience with knowledge of crops, grains and product procurement
- Above average interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate, interpret and add value to clients
- Ability to work independently, primarily in an office setting
- Proficiency in computer skills
- Valid Driver’s license
- Hours typically start earlier than "normal working hours"; occasional weekend work may be required in season
Recognized as an industry leader in developing innovative solutions, this company strives to enhance the profitability of its members. If you are a high energy results-based candidate and enjoy working in a team-based environment this may be the opportunity you seek.
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090802 - CROP SALES SPECIALIST
SW Ontario
This Ontario-based company is a dynamic and successful farmer owned co-operative that prides itself on providing quality agronomic and grain marketing solutions for its customers. There is an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, highly self-motivated Crop Sales Specialist.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of an assigned territory
- Direct sales and promotion of the corporate marketing programs with the objective to grow market share and develop client loyalty
- Drive innovation and change through technology, products, services and grain marketing tools
- Excellence in customer service with the goal of establishing long-term relationships
- Consultation and timely support to new and existing farm clients to provide profitable solutions
Skills & Experience:
- BSc in Agriculture; or a combination of an Agricultural Diploma and relevant experience
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation; or commitment to obtaining CCA certification within two years
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of crop inputs (fertilizer, agricultural chemicals and seed)
- Practical and proven experience in agronomy and current agricultural practices
- Above average interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate, interpret and add value to clients
- Proven organizational and planning skills
- Computer literacy
- Valid Driver’s license
Recognized as an industry leader in developing innovative solutions, this company strives to enhance the profitability of its members. If you have the ability to manage and adapt in a dynamic, ever-changing business environment and enjoy working in a team-based environment this may be the opportunity you seek.
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091001 - BRANCH MANAGER
Central Ontario
This company is a successful three-site operation that prides itself on providing a high level of customer service, product expertise and associated services to farmers in central Ontario. Seeking a Branch Manager who will be responsible for providing leadership, overall direction, supervision and operational management of all aspects of the branch (located in conjunction with Head Office).
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational:
-personnel management
-policy and procedure adherence
-budgets, assist in pricing strategy, goal-setting
-inventory management
-customer account management
- Credit
-customer account management (credit grants, monitor account status)
- Sales
-marketing, promotion & advertising
-customer relationship management (ability to “sell” the total experience)
-excellence in customer service with the goal of establishing and maintaining long-term relationships
- Communications
-Staff supervision (oversight, recognition, performance)
-Employee training
-Liaison with Head Office staff
- Reporting to the General Manager
Skills & Experience:
- BSc in Agriculture or Agri-Business; or a combination of an Agricultural Diploma and relevant experience
- 3 –5 years experience minimum in a similar management/leadership role
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation; or commitment to obtaining CCA certification within two years
- Licensed agriculture exterminator; or willingness to obtain
- Experience in custom application
- Demonstrated technical product knowledge of crop inputs (fertilizer, agricultural chemicals and seed); practical and proven experience in agronomy and current agricultural practices
- Above average interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate, interpret and add value to clients; proven organizational and planning skills
- Computer literacy
- Valid Driver’s license
By combining the strength of a large regional organization with local entrepreneurship and innovation, this company is able to supply an unparalleled product and service mix to customers in a highly competitive industry. If you are an experienced manager looking for more than the typical operations job, this unique opportunity with potential for partnership/equity may be the position you seek.
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091002 - TURF & GRASS SEED TECHNICAL EXPERT
International Contract (multi-year contract)
This established international company is in the process of expanding into a new area of expertise in grass seed development and production. Seeking a mature experienced Turf & Grass Seed Technical Expert to work on-site in a senior consulting role. Successful candidate will travel overseas to the headquarters of the company six to eight times in the first year to initiate and oversee development and production processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and Development (20%)
-Identify, lead and execute project opportunities
-Liaise with the team, indentify integration of R&D knowledge for possile introduction into present processes
-Data collection to validate key performance and quality indicators
- Growing (40%)
-Assist in development of grass seed(s) optimal for region
-Provide support in the areas of plant nutritional requirements
-Coordinate and lead integrated pest management program (pest pressure, pest control actions); monitor, test and determine necessary actions
-Manage disease control program (including lab sampling)
- Production (40%)
-Advise, lead and actively monitor ongoing production process
-Input to production and business strategy (short and long-term)
Skills & Experience:
- A degree in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry or Microbiology; Graduate studies desirable
- Proven practical agronomic experience, strong technical expertise in grass, turf seed production
- Strong working knowledge of plant breeding process, propagation, and expansion of seed supply
- Knowledge of logistics, product distribution channels
- Knowledge of, and ability to assess, current marketplace
- Experience in all aspects of project management (proposals, planning, budgets, evaluation, final reports)
- Experience as a senior member of a multi-site international Team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (fluency in English required, German desired, multilingualism an asset)
- Proven longstanding professionalism; excellent interpersonal skills; mature attitude
- Ability to work independently, self-motivated
- Strong time management, organizational & problem solving skills, desire to work in a hands on environment
- Advanced computer skills; information management, GIS, precision agriculture
- International travel required
Recognizing the importance of leading edge knowledge for constant improvement of processes, this company strives to serve its customers by focusing on product quality to capture new markets and future corporate growth. This international consulting position will appeal to a candidate who is looking to participate in the start up and growth phases of this unique new venture.
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