MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
- You have a valid class G Drivers Licence to travel to remote areas not accessible by public transit.
- You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:
- you have experience applying scientific theories, principles and practices of production, economics, business management and marketing related to the livestock sector.
- you have knowledge of production practices and economics within the francophone livestock producer organization/agri-business/producer sector.
- you have knowledge of the agricultural industry, farming and the agricultural value-chain, its economic significance, and social importance, and the roles/mandates of farm/commodity organizations in the rural community.
- you have knowledge of relevant acts and regulations impacting livestock organizations/producers/agri-businesses to provide information on commodity standards and advise on compliance.
RESEARCH, ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS:
- you can apply research methods and practices to investigate viability and applicability of new methods, techniques and technology, analyze validity of findings, and prepare reports/make recommendations.
- you can assess information, education and training needs of agriculture and rural clients and to provide information, services and alternative innovative strategies/solutions in the francophone livestock producer/agri-business sector..
- you can investigate issues, new trends and developments related to production, management and marketing in the livestock sector.
- you can review methods/techniques/programs/policies in the agriculture industry and evaluate suitability for Ontario conditions.
INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
- you can create and prepare technical reports, briefing notes, articles and electronic media, and conduct group presentations and one on one dialogue.
- you have demonstrated interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships.
- you have experience presenting information, and outlining options and recommendations on technologies/policies/programs.
- you can influence agricultural and rural organizations to develop and support sustainable policies and programs.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION SKILLS:
- you have organizational skills to coordinate concurrent projects and activities to ensure efficient resource use.
- you have project management skills to identify time and resource requirements and to develop policy and program options for clients and stakeholders.
- you have experience administering contracts of service providers and forecasting and monitoring project budgets.
DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
HOW TO APPLY:
- You must apply online.
- Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
- Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
- Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
- OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
- If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Linked-in
Google