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.

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