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Sales Retail Manager & Market Development
Posted: Aug 19, 2010
Application due: Aug 19, 2010
Sales retail manager and market development:
The opportunity is with one of the leading independent seed retails in eastern Manitoba. This entrepreneur currently has ownership with many of the key seed organizations for the area. Additionally there is an opportunity to be part of a new biological product line with marketing rights across Manitoba.
Key attributes to the successful candidate will include a willingness to develop and expand the market opportunities as well as work effectively with growers and other retails. The ideal candidate would have a degree or diploma in agriculture and or equivalence in education or experience in the agriculture retail sector.
Retail sales management:
Work closely with the team and local growers to manage and offer a seed line up of quality products. Seed will continue to be an area of new opportunities and innovation.
Launching of a new biological product line up:
You will be the key individual to develop market opportunities and introduce an exciting product line of biological products. Biological products that add value to growers while limiting environmental risk is an exciting area of agriculture to be part of.
Field agronomy:
One of the key components of this role will be to oversee and manage the field agronomy for the production side of this seed operation. This will include guidance for production as well as managing plots for seed and environmental product lines.
Being close to Winnipeg without having to compete with downtown traffic makes this a great opportunity for many people. If you like the challenge of growing a business with very good financial rewards this job is for you!
This is an agrologist position and the successful candidate must be or become registered with the provincial Agrologists institute as required.
Interested parties should contact agposition@hotmail.ca for more information and details.
Contact Information
agposition@hotmail.ca
Professional Standards and Compliance Officer
Posted: Aug 19, 2010
Application due: 0/0/0
POSITION PROFILE
Position Title: Professional Standards and Compliance Officer
Organization: The Manitoba and Saskatchewan Institutes of Agrologists
Term of Contract: Two year contract with potential for extension
Date: July 2010
ABOUT THE MANITOBA AND SASKATCHEWAN INSTITUTES OF AGROLOGISTS
The Manitoba and Saskatchewan Institutes of Agrologists represent and regulate the practice of agrology for over 2,000 registered Professional Agrologists across our provinces. The Manitoba Agrologists Act and The Saskatchewan Agrologists Act require that practitioners of agrology in the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan be registered members of the Manitoba and Saskatchewan Institutes of Agrologists. Only those who are admitted to membership in the Institutes may practice agrology, which is the practice of bioresources and economics sciences to provide advice to the Agriculture, Agrifood and Natural Resources sectors, and contribute to the health of society, the environment and the economy. Agrologists are regulated because they participate in activities that have a far-reaching impact on the agriculture, agri-food,natural resources and bioresources sectors. We contribute to research and the safety of the food supply, promote the wise and sustainable use of natural resources, monitor the environmental sensitivity of agricultural practices, and provide trustworthy information to the public on all matters related to agriculture and agricultural products. Our Institutes are each governed by a Provincial Council of elected and appointed members that establish the standards for our profession. The key goals of our Institutes are:
- Promoting and increasing the knowledge, skills, competence, proficiency, integrity and professional standards of
our members in the practice of agrology
Protecting the public interest, promoting and improving the public service and usefulness of agrologists to the agricultural industry and the public
Our Institutes have identified that energetically communicating our professional standards and requirements, and monitoring compliance with the legislation governing our profession is critical to the achievement of all of our objectives.
For more information on the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists and the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists, please visit www.mia.mb.ca and www.sia.sk.ca.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Institutes of Agrologists Professional Standards and Compliance Officer
THE POSITION
Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists, the Professional Standards and Compliance Officer is responsible for establishing, directing, promoting and managing the professional standards, ethics and legislative compliance activities for both the Manitoba and the Saskatchewan Institutes of Agrologists. The incumbent will advise and work closely with the staff and Provincial Council committees of both Institutes to confirm and implement the
strategic and operational goals of the standards and compliance function, ensuring alignment with current legislation and the Institutes’ established policies and procedures. The focus of this position is to effectively communicate professional
standards and requirements, monitor compliance with legislation, and minimize the risk to the Institutes associated with member and non-member non-compliance.
Key Accountabilities:
1: Project Planning & Performance Management
- Coordinate with the key stakeholders of both Institutes to confirm, clearly define and document the objectives of the professional standards and compliance function.
- Establish, gain the Institutes’ approval on, and assume overall accountability for an operational project plan for the function that identifies the operational priorities, key activities, resources and budgets, stakeholders, deliverables
and timelines required.
- Develop and gain the Institutes approval on an operational measurement system that assesses the financial and operational performance of the project and function against the plan, and ensure regular reviews of performance are completed.
- Provide regular, clear, and concise information on the performance of the professional standards and compliance function to the Executive Directors of the Institutes.
- Advise the Executive Directors on the establishment of appropriate operational policies and professional standards for their jurisdictions to ensure compliance with legislation and the strategic and operational goals of the Institutes.
- Provide input and feedback to the Executive Directors on the ongoing management of professional standards and compliance issues such as registration and/or licensing requirements, applications, appeals or suspensions, other potential enforcement options, and the interpretation of legislation and regulation.
2. Operational Implementation
- Identify, develop a detailed work plan, and implement appropriate compliance monitoring, promotion and enforcement activities to address priority areas of non-compliance.
- Implement and monitor legislated and Institute approved regulations, policies and professional standards employing efficient and reliable processes.
- Monitor and develop appropriate strategies and services to address trends, issues and concerns of the Institutes, and their members, Provincial Councils, and stakeholders to ensure the successful achievement of the project objective.
- Provide leadership and oversight of professional standards and compliance matters affecting the work of other operational areas of the Institutes, including the maintenance of a current registry of members.
- Engender the support of all operational areas of the Institutes in addressing professional standards and compliance issues.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Institutes of Agrologists Professional Standards and Compliance Officer
3. Communication, Promotion and Maintaining Relationships with Stakeholders
- Effectively communicate the scope and objectives of the project to all appropriate internal and external stakeholders including members of the Institutes, other jurisdictions, government and educational representatives, the members of the agriculture industry in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, and the public.
- Develop and implement a formal communication plan including the development of appropriate communication strategies, media, collateral materials and electronic dissemination.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships, and maintain the reputation of the Institutes and of agrologists, with representatives in other jurisdictions and organizations associated with the industry.
- Ensure the effective representation and promotion of the professional standards and compliance requirements of agrologists with current and potential members of the Institutes, and the public.
- Ensure that appropriate professional standards and compliance promotion programs are applied in all areas of the Institutes’ influence, effectively communicate the consequences of non-compliance, and promote personal accountability for maintaining the professionalism, ethics and integrity of the profession.
- Collaborate with the Institutes to ensure that current information concerning compliance issues is appropriately shared, including appropriately sharing information with other jurisdictional regulatory bodies.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have a post-secondary degree, with at least five years of relevant experience implementing and monitoring compliance in a legally regulated technical or professional environment. General knowledge of the self-regulated professional system in Canada is required. Direct experience in the investigation and enforcement of legislation and regulations is preferred, as is a strong understanding of the agriculture industry including the agri-business and agri-food sectors. The possession of the Professional Agrologist or other professional designation is an asset. An equivalent combination of industry knowledge, education and experience is acceptable. The successful applicant shall possess and demonstrate a high level of proficiency in all of the competency requirements.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
The Professional Standards and Compliance Officer must personally demonstrate leadership skills and professional ethics as the figurehead representing the professional standards of the agrologist profession. Candidates must be able to maintain a business environment aligned with the Institutes’ strategic and financial plans, and gain the support and commitment of stakeholders in order to achieve the Institutes’ goals. The selected incumbent must possess and demonstrate a high level of proficiency in all of the competency requirements identified below to be successful in the role:
- Integrity and credibility—Builds others’ trust in one’s own professionalism, integrity, expertise and ability to get results. This includes demonstrating confidence and requisite expertise and experience to gain personal credibility. Projects an assurance in one’s own ability to be successful, to meet challenges, and to overcome obstacles. This includes the ability to maintain composure when dealing with powerful people, manage stress effectively, take setbacks in stride, and
to bring situations under control and not be threatened by ambiguity and conflict.
- Results orientation—Driven to meet a standard of performance and achieve challenging goals one has set. It includes setting goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver results against the
Institutes’ mandates, objectives and public expectations.
- Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills—Actively listens to messages being communicated by stakeholders. Creates and conducts powerful and engaging speeches and presentations to small and large groups, develops well-written and structured communications and provides effective information and responses to media.
Manitoba and Saskatchewan Institutes of Agrologists Professional Standards and Compliance Officer
- Strong judgement —Utilizes objective and valid information from a variety of sources to make informed decisions, understand the potential impacts, and keep all relevant parties informed.
- Maintaining direction—Monitors progress towards a goal and make adjustments when necessary. This includes the ability to review and fine tune plans and multiple priorities on an on-going basis, to set up procedures for regular review
of progress and to move out of the workplace and be accessible and available for questions, problems and issues that require attention.
- Financial and business acumen—Applies the principles of finance, business and risk management within a not-for-profit environment and to recognize opportunities and identify risks.
- Change leadership- Understands the elements and processes of change and transition, demonstrates sensitivity and respect for the individual emotional reactions and the impact of significant change on stakeholders, and empowers
people to change by creating the necessary environment, providing required information, and removing barriers to action.
- Fostering integration, collaboration and teamwork—Promotes cooperation, collaboration and partnerships between individuals or groups both inside and outside of the Institutes ensuring that everyone understands each others roles,
responsibilities and contributions and works toward a common vision.
- Computer literacy—Effectively uses standard business software (word processors, spreadsheets, databases) in a computer environment to produce clear reports.
- Self-management—Works independently with minimal direction. Demonstrates an ability to effectively plan and organize their own time, and clearly outline the time they require of others to meet the objectives of the role. Demonstrates commitment and follow-through on personal responsibilities.
If you are interested in further exploring this exciting opportunity, please contact Barbara Weselak, CHRP, Senior Manager, Meyers Norris Penny at Barbara.Weselak@mnp.ca or 204-788-6061.
Contact Information
Barbara Weselak, CHRP, Senior Manager, Meyers Norris Penny
Barbara.Weselak@mnp.ca
Grain Marketing Advisor - Cargill AgHorizons
Posted: Aug 16, 2010
Application due: Aug 25, 2010
I Choose Opportunity.
Whatever job you're looking for, you can probably find it at Cargill. Our diverse partnerships across a variety of industries mean countless career opportunities for you. It's your choice. It's your future. And you can make it happen at Cargill.
Cargill AgHorizons is the division of the company dedicated to creating value for agricultural producers, specifically grain and oilseed growers in the Prairies and Ontario. This division leads the industry in providing innovations in the areas of grain origination, agronomic and grain marketing consulting, and crop input supplies. Professionally trained customer focus teams work one-on-one with their producer customers, building long-term relationships-striving to understand their farming business and providing distinctive solutions, matched to their unique needs.
Reporting to the Regional Grain Marketing Services Manager, the Grain Marketing Advisor is accountable for managing and delivering grain marketing services. Utilizing Cargill s grain marketing expertise and with the support of Cargill s merchants, market analysts, and a network of grain marketing managers and advisors, this position works directly with growers to develop a customized grain marketing plan for their farm to help them achieve a higher level of grain marketing through risk management. The Grain Marketing Advisor will work closely with a select group of customers within a specific region.
This position covers the region of Southern Manitoba, primarily focusing on the areas around Morris, Winkler, Carberry, and Nesbitt. The Grain Marketing Advisor will spend 80% of his or her time traveling within the region visiting Cargill locations and producers. Because of the nature of this position, it can be based out of any location within the territory.
Principal Accountabilities:
70% - Manage and deliver the grain marketing program. The Grain Marketing Advisor will work with customers to determine the farm enterprise's cost of production and develop a customized grain marketing plan. He or she will have frequent contact with the customer to help manage their plan and apply the proper risk management tools with the aid of an in-house software program. The Grain Marketing Advisor will have access to the expertise of Cargill s merchants and market analysts throughout this process.
10% - Communicate regularly with the regional sales team, alerting them of opportunities that exist with customers that are uncovered during the delivery of the grain marketing program.
5% - Provide support to and act as a back-up for the Regional Grain Marketing Services Manager. Support may include education, meeting attendance, and facilitation of workshops.
Required Qualifications:
Knowledge of grain marketing and risk management.
Working knowledge of grain futures, options and markets.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with a strong customer service focus.
Knowledge of agricultural production and farm management.
Understanding of the Canadian grain industry, including the Canadian Wheat Board, the Canadian Grain Commission and the Western Canadian environment.
Strong computer skills, including the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, develop presentations and create document templates.
Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
Creativity and initiative to think outside the box.
Registered with or eligible for membership with the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent comprehension of risk management tools.
Related post-secondary education or training.
Strong sales aptitude.
Excellent organizational skills.
Consulting experience.
To apply, visit the address below:
https://cargill.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&src=CWS-1&job=MOR00036
or visit cargill.com/careers and search job # MOR00036.
Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services. Founded in 1865, the privately held company employs 138,000 people in 67 countries. Cargill helps customers succeed through collaboration and innovation, and is committed to applying its global knowledge and experience to help meet economic, environmental and social challenges wherever it does business. For more information, visit www.cargill.com.
Cargill Limited is the Canadian subsidiary of Cargill Inc., an international corporation and respected world leader in agriculture. We have been a part of Canadian agriculture since 1927 and have experienced steady growth over the years. Cargill currently has over 10,000 employees in various Business Units across Canada.
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer.
At Cargill, we believe that employees must have the opportunity to do what they do best every day. We want to understand the things that you do better than others the talents that you rely on to succeed. As part of the application process, you may be asked to complete an online assessment. The assessment will help us determine whether our jobs will allow you to use your unique talents to their full potential.
Contact Information
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Business Development Specialist - MAFRI
Posted: Jul 28, 2010
Application due: Aug 6, 2010
Business Development Specialist Business Management
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
GO (Growing Opportunities) Teams Branch / Agri-Food and Rural Development Division
Two Positions : Portage la Prairie (Advertisement # 22850)
Teulon (Advertisement #22848)
Salary: G3 (Agrologist 3) - $57,120.00 - $73,983.00 per year (Regular/full-time)
Closing Date: August 6, 2010
Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.
Candidates are requested to indicate on their covering letter for which location they are applying.
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI), is a strategic partner in Manitoba s agri-food industries and its rural economic development efforts. We work to accelerate the greater prosperity and capacity of agricultural producers, food processors, entrepreneurs, industry, organizations as well as rural and northern communities. We are seeking progressive and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as key participants in providing leadership and a wide range of specialized advisory services. Our programs support vibrant rural and northern communities and sustainable agriculture and food industries.
Qualifications:
University degree in Agriculture or Business, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in business development/management, and financial management/analysis. Strong leadership, analytical, problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Sound knowledge of the agricultural industry and rural communities. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. Willing and able to work some irregular hours, travel in Manitoba, and possession of a valid class 5 driver's license required.
Duties:
Reporting to the GO (Growing Opportunities) Team Manager, the incumbent leads and supports all GO Team business management activities and programs. The position works to enhance the business management skills and abilities of individuals, community clients and agricultural producers in order to develop and attract value-added and expanded value chain enterprises and other community and business development initiatives, both agricultural and non-agricultural. Provides support to GO Team staff and advisory services to clients in all aspects of business management, including business planning and development, financial planning and analysis, marketing and venture capital. Works to expand capacity in such areas as human and financial capital, production capacity, and value-added infrastructure. May provide provincial leadership and coordination for initiatives in a specialty area, such as marketing.
Apply to (please quote the advertisement number of the location you are applying for in your cover letter):
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Human Resource Services
803-401 York Avenue
Winnipeg MB, R3C 0P8
Phone: 204-945-7078
Fax: 204-948-4735
Email: mafrihumanresources@gov.mb.ca
In order to achieve our goals, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives supports work-life balance as employees pursue their career aspirations.
Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resum if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Your cover letter, resum and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Contact Information
mafrihumanresources@gov.mb.ca
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Human Resource Services
803-401 York Avenue
Winnipeg MB, R3C 0P8
Extension Coordinator - MAFRI
Posted: Jul 28, 2010
Application due: Aug 6, 2010
Extension Coordinator
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
GO (Growing Opportunities) Teams Branch / Agri-Food and Rural Development Division
Four Positions: Brandon (Advertisement # 22849) – Regular/full-time
Killarney (Advertisement # 22846) – Regular/full-time
Morden (Advertisement # 22845) – Regular/full-time
Swan River (Advertisement # 22847) – Term to July 2011/full-time
Salary: AG3 (Agricultural Technologist 3) - $40,654.00 - $48,355.00 per year
Closing Date: August 6, 2010
Preference will be given to persons with disabilities for the Brandon position (advertisement # 22849).
Candidates are requested to indicate on their covering letter for which location they are applying.
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI), is a strategic partner in Manitoba’s agri-food industries and its rural economic development efforts. We work to accelerate the greater prosperity and capacity of agricultural producers, food processors, entrepreneurs, industry, organizations as well as rural and northern communities. We are seeking progressive and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as key participants in providing leadership and a wide range of specialized advisory services. Our programs support vibrant rural and northern communities and sustainable agriculture and food industries.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture, and member of, or eligible for membership in, the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists required. Experience practicing agrology, including providing extension services and delivering extension programs to clients. Strong client service skills. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to individuals or groups. Strong project management, decision making and organizational skills with the ability to work in a team environment to coordinate, organize and deliver extension services and events. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. Understanding of the agricultural industry and rural communities. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook. Able and willing to travel in Manitoba and possession of a valid class 5 driver's license required.
Duties:
Reporting to the GO (Growing Opportunities) Team Manager, the incumbent acts as the front-line contact for agricultural producers, business owners and the general public. In consultation with MAFRI specialists, provides agronomic advisory services related to agricultural production, rural development and agri-food development. Manages the day-to-day delivery of agricultural extension programming and rural program information. Prepares technical written information and extension materials, delivers educational presentations, and works with GO Team staff to coordinate, organize and deliver agricultural demonstrations and extension events. Provides technical and regulatory support to staff in the planning, development and implementation of department programs. Will travel throughout the service region.
Apply to (please quote the advertisement number of the location you are applying for in your cover letter):
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Human Resource Services
803-401 York Avenue
Winnipeg MB, R3C 0P8
Phone: 204-945-7078
Fax: 204-948-4735
Email: mafrihumanresources@gov.mb.ca
In order to achieve our goals, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives supports work-life balance as employees pursue their career aspirations.
Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Contact Information
mafrihumanresources@gov.mb.ca
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Human Resource Services
803-401 York Avenue
Winnipeg MB, R3C 0P8
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