- Build the capacity of agricultural advisors to support Ontario farmers participating in OSCIA programs
- Lead advisor engagement and training under OFCAF Activity 2 and the Farmland Health Check-Up
- Develop, coordinate, deliver and continuously improve advisor-focused training, tools and resources
- Translate OFCAF requirements and technical information into practical resources for advisors and producers
- Coordinate learning opportunities on nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing
- Support advisors in assessing producer practices, clarifying goals, developing recommendations and preparing Letters of Support
- Build partnerships with professional and sector organizations to extend advisor-training reach
- Gather advisor feedback and use it for continuous improvement
- Plan, coordinate and evaluate webinars, conference sessions, field events and other training
- Lead advisor-facing implementation and province-wide expansion of the Farmland Health Check-Up
- Develop and promote FHCU training, guidance, tools and resource materials
- Establish processes and support mechanisms for FHCU advisors
- Conduct outreach, focus groups and consultations to identify regional needs
- Design and deliver training for CCAs, P.Ags and other agricultural professionals using adult-learning principles
- Develop training materials, facilitator resources, presentations, guidance documents, FAQs and case studies
- Coordinate subject-matter experts and external speakers
- Build relationships with agricultural advisors, professional associations, commodity organizations, training partners, industry organizations and government contacts
- Represent OSCIA at meetings, workshops, conferences and field events
- Plan and coordinate workshops, webinars, seminars, field events and knowledge-sharing activities
- Facilitate knowledge exchange among advisors, farmers, researchers, industry and program staff
- Track advisor participation, training completion, engagement activities and program reach
- Collect, analyze and summarize quantitative and qualitative engagement and outcome information
- Prepare reports, briefing materials and summaries for leadership, funders and stakeholders
- Maintain program documentation in accordance with organizational and funding requirements
- Develop workplans, schedules, deliverable trackers and advisor-program management tools
- Coordinate internal teams and external partners to complete activities,



deliverables, communications and reporting on time
- Support procurement, event logistics, contracts and budget tracking
- Monitor program budgets, expenditures, commitments and forecasts with leadership and Finance

Requirements

- Post secondary degree in agriculture, agronomy, soil science, environmental science, agricultural business, knowledge mobilization, communications or another relevant discipline; equivalent combinations of education and significant relevant experience considered
- At least three years of relevant experience in agricultural programming, advisor or producer engagement, training and facilitation, knowledge transfer, extension, program delivery or a related field
- Experience working directly with Ontario agricultural advisors and producers strongly preferred
- Experience designing and delivering training, workshops or qualified-development activities for agricultural or technical audiences
- Experience developing practical technical resources, guidance materials, presentations, toolkits or other learning supports
- Experience building relationships with agricultural advisors, farmers, professional associations, industry organizations and government partners
- Experience supporting government-funded, cost-share, sustainability or agri-environmental programs
- Experience with agricultural BMPs related to soil health, nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotational grazing, greenhouse gas mitigation and carbon sequestration
- Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder working groups, advisory committees, events or engagement processes
- Experience collecting and interpreting participation, survey, evaluation or outcome data
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, deadlines, deliverables and stakeholder expectations
- Knowledge of Ontario agriculture, farm production systems and agricultural advisor roles
- Knowledge of sustainable agriculture and agri-environmental BMPs
- Knowledge of training, facilitation, adult-learning and knowledge-transfer principles




- General knowledge of government-funded agricultural program delivery, documentation, reporting and stakeholder communications
- Strong facilitation, presentation and training-delivery skills
- Strong written communication and resource-development skills
- Strong relationship-management and stakeholder-engagement skills
- Strong project coordination, planning and organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong meeting, workshop and event coordination skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common collaboration, survey, webinar and data-visualization tools
- Ability to travel regularly within Ontario
- Regular travel throughout Ontario, with occasional overnight travel
- Must hold and maintain a valid driver's licence and have access to reliable transportation
- French-language proficiency considered an asset
- CCA, P.Ag designation or other relevant professional credential considered an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in agricultural programming, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on developing practical resources and facilitating knowledge transfer among agricultural advisors and producers. Proficient in project coordination, data analysis, and the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

- Agricultural Programming
- Training Delivery
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Knowledge Transfer
- Project Coordination

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

- Training Development
- Workshop Facilitation
- Resource Development
- Data Analysis
- Program Delivery
- Sustainable Agriculture Practices
- Agri-Environmental BMPs
- Event Coordination
- Knowledge Mobilization
- Ontario Agriculture Knowledge

Soft Skills

- Relationship Management
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

- CCA Designation
- P.Ag Designation
- Valid Driver's Licence

Industry Keywords

- Agricultural Advisors
- Ontario Farmers
- Sustainability Programs
- Cost-Share Programs
- Farmland Health Check-Up
- Nitrogen Management
- Cover Cropping
- Rotational Grazing
- Government-Funded Programs
- Knowledge Exchange

Tools & Technologies

- Microsoft Office
- Webinar Tools
- Survey Tools
- Data Visualization Tools
- Collaboration Tools

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📌 Agricultural Advisor – Liaison (Guelph)
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