Sunderland Co-operative Inc. is an exciting place to develop and grow a career in agriculture. We are a member-owned Canadian Co-operative with deep roots in grain elevation and marketing, agronomy, energy, animal feed, and retail farm supplies. Sunderland Co-op has invested and matured in the agricultural landscape for over 75 years. With 4 locations in Sunderland, Oakwood, Lindsay, and Peterborough, Sunderland Co-op offers you a unique chance to make your mark in a growth-oriented company with a diverse set of business segments.
Status: Full-Time
Location: Oakwood, ON
Vacancy: currently vacant
This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, including attractive base salary, paid vacation, pension plan, bonus eligibility, and company-paid health benefits.
The Grain Originator is responsible for proactively sourcing, purchasing, and supporting grain origination across our region and producer network. While this includes a vast number of existing customer relationships, a critical component to this role will be to seek-out, prospect, and develop new business and profitable producer relationships.
This position requires a highly engaged, relationship-driven individual. The successful candidate will play a key part in supporting our grain procurement strategy by building strong partnerships with producers, understanding market trends, programs, and securing grain supply to meet organizational needs.
Key Responsibilities Grain Procurement & Relationship Management Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with current and prospective growers
Develop and execute growth strategies, aligned with site capacity and company goals
Proactively originate grain through on-farm visits, calls, texts, emails, and ongoing account management
Understand each grower’s operation, crop plans, and marketing style to offer tailored contracting options




Execute grain contracts from negotiating pricing to coordinating and scheduling on-farm pick-ups
Operational Awareness & Support Maintain active communication with elevator personnel to understand receiving capacity, quality needs, inventory positions, and any operational challenges
Be fully engaged in harvest operations, offering support and being available during extended hours as required by seasonal demands
Support operations and logistics with accurate delivery scheduling, problem-solving, and customer coordination
Participate in operational planning meetings to stay aligned with site needs and company-wide goals
Monitor grain markets, basis levels, crop production trends, and global commodity drivers
Provide timely market insights and risk-management recommendations to growers
Provide merchandising support and back-up to Grain Division Manager
Execute and manage a variety of grain purchasing contracts (cash, basis, futures-to-arrive, production, specialty programs, IP soybeans, etc.).
Work with the merchandising team to set competitive and profitable bid structures.
Strategic Alignment and Sustainability Assist in the organization, planning and presentation of grain marketing educational programs to further foster partnerships, learning, community, and growth
Develop Grain Division end-to-end expertise under the mentorship of the Grain Division Manager to deepen support capabilities and potential for future succession




Promote all business divisions within the Co-op to new and existing customers
Assist with Agronomy sales and capability development to bolster company bench strength, customer service, and sales opportunities
Preferred Qualifications & Experience 3–5 years experience or related University/College degree specializing in Ag Economics, Marketing, Sales, or Agri-Business
A solid understanding of the grain market and/or commodity risk management
Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office and operating systems
Requirements Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
Highly organized with strong follow-through capabilities
High level of integrity, professionalism, and customer focus
Ability to build trust and credibility in professional relationships
Ability to assess business opportunities and negotiate agreements
Demonstrated planning, problem solving and organizational skills
Must maintain a valid G driver’s license and willingness to travel within the territory
Ability to work extended hours, particularly during peak seasons
Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 55 lbs
Other duties as required or assigned
Sunderland Co-operative Inc. offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive training program along with the opportunity to join an industry leader in full service ag retail and supply in Central Ontario. If you are interested in an exciting career in agriculture and developing innovative solutions, while enhancing the profitability of our members, we want to meet you!
Sunderland Co-operative Inc. is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

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📌 Grain Originator (Ontario)
🏢 Sunderland Co-Operative
📍 Ontario