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 professional-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 Solid 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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