Lead OSCIA’s business development and funding acquisition strategy from a hybrid position based in Guelph, Ontario. Bring proposal writing and strategic partnership expertise. The Director provides organization-wide leadership for revenue diversification, funding acquisition, member services, communications, and events. This senior role advances OSCIA’s strategic priorities through competitive proposals, grant applications, business cases, sponsorships, and partnerships. You will coordinate program, research, finance, and information technology contributors while reporting measurable results. Key Responsibilities:

Develop and update business development and revenue diversification strategies Identify and pursue grants, contracts, sponsorships, and partnerships Lead proposals, funding applications, submissions, and business cases Maintain funding pipelines, calendars, milestones, and follow-up processes Report funding, revenue, pipeline, and renewal performance to leadership Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, communications, marketing, or related field At least 10 years’ progressive related experience At least 8 years in senior management or director-level roles Success securing funding, contracts, sponsorships, or partnership revenue Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and relevant data tools Shape OSCIA’s sustainable growth through funding acquisition, persuasive proposals, strategic partnerships, and measurable revenue diversification across Ontario agriculture.

📌 Director Business Development Funding (Courtice)
🏢 Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association
📍 Courtice