Lead agricultural strategy for Grain Farmers of Ontario through research, innovation, and market development across the province and beyond. This executive role requires strategic leadership and relationship building.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Strategic Development oversees five departments spanning agronomy, sustainability, communications, and member relations. You will align priorities with operating plans, budgets, and measurable outcomes while advancing Ontario's grain sector. The role supports farmer-members through partnerships, market access, and informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities: Provide executive leadership across five departments and organizational initiatives
Guide research, innovation, agronomy, and sustainability strategies
Advance domestic and international market development opportunities




Advise the CEO, Board, and leadership team
Represent GFO with industry and farmer-member audiences
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in agriculture, business, science, policy, communications, or related field
11+ years of progressive experience, including 5+ senior leadership
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets
Strong understanding of Ontario and Canadian agriculture
Solid communication, facilitation, and consensus-building skills
Shape research, market development, stakeholder relationships, and organizational priorities as Grain Farmers of Ontario's strategic executive leader.

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📌 Vice President Agricultural Strategy (Ontario)
🏢 Grain Farmers of Ontario
📍 Ontario