We care about Ontario agriculture. And we care about each other too. Agricorp offers a skilled and flexible environment, with a generous vacation allowance, good benefits including a defined-benefit pension plan, and a commitment to supporting our employees’ individual training and development.

Comprehensive health and dental benefits - Pension plan - to support your long-term financial security Paid vacation days and sick leave - to support your overall well-being including mentoring, coaching, and support for career development Manager, Program Design & Policy The Program Development Division leads program analysis, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and program design in partnership with government and industry. The team plays a key role in shaping recent programs, supporting program changes, and ensuring operational readiness so that programs can be delivered effectively, efficiently, and transparently. Reporting to the Senior Director, Program Development, the Manager, Program Design & Policy is a strategic leader responsible for guiding policy development, program design, government relations, and program issues management.

You will lead a team of Program and Policy Specialists and provide direction on complex policy, program, and business issues that support Agricorp's mandate and government priorities. Working closely with senior leaders across Agricorp, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and other partners, you will build strong relationships, influence decision-making, and ensure the efficient and effective management of issues and critical government relationships. Lead the analysis of government policies,



program proposals, and emerging issues to identify opportunities, risks, impacts, and implementation considerations.

Provide leadership and strategic advice and recommendations on high-profile and complex issues that may impact program delivery, corporate risk or stakeholder relationships to the Senior Director, senior leadership, and executive team. Support the development of corporate positions on program priorities, government initiatives, and strategic issues and ensure they are informed by evidence, analysis, stakeholder input and operational considerations. Lead the development of policy options and program recommendations that align with Agricorp's mandate and government direction.

Represent

Agricorp in discussions related to policy development, program priorities, and strategic initiatives. Work collaboratively across Agricorp to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to issues management and program delivery. Build strong partnerships across Program Delivery, Strategic Management and Communications, Information Technology Services, and Corporate Services to advance corporate objectives.

Provides day-to-day direction, leadership and technical direction to the Program Design and Policy Team Manages people and financial resources within area under responsibility; Full-time, Permanent

Full time in office





Minimum of five years’ experience in people management (supervisory/leadership experience), budget management, strategic business management and planning.

Experience in financial sector, government or public policy required. Agricultural experience, specific knowledge of financial or insurance sector program delivery processes and proficiency with project management methodologies and business analysis tools is an asset. Occasional travel within Ontario and to other provinces, to attend off-site government and industry meetings, is a requirement for this role.

Leads and supports the performance of a team towards achieving excellent results. Planning and organizing – Uses critical judgment to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk. Achieving personal results – Focuses efforts on managing one’s self to achieve high-quality results consistent with the organization’s standards and measures, while managing risk.

Provides service excellence to internal and external clients. Legislation, policies, procedures, and standards – Understands and uses relevant legislation, policies, procedures and/or standards in performing one's work. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day.

Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience. Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year.

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