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Edible Bean and Oilseed Specialist : Job ID :

- 240661

Posting status :

- Open

Organization :

- Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

Division :

- Economic Development Division/ Agriculture Development Branch/ Field Crops Unit

City :

- Harrow, Ridgetown, Stratford

Position(s) language :

- English

Job term :

- 1 Permanent

Job code :

- 12124 - Industrial Development Officer 3

Salary :

- $1,627.28 - $2,077.03 Per week Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
- Oilseed and edible bean production is a critical component of sustainable agriculture.

Help us transform new research and ideas into practical programs, products and services which will ensure Ontario's agricultural sector remains competitive and environmentally responsible both now and into the future.

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Session 1 (Wednesday January 28, 2026 10:00 to 10:30 AM EST)

Session 2 (Friday February 6, 2026 12:30 to 1:00 PM) About the job : In this role, you will:

- act as the lead provincial specialist on canola and edible beans
- lead Ontario's technology transfer activities through the development, coordination and implementation of strategies, policies and programs
- coordinate projects designed to assess the applicability and sustainability of new and existing practices, products, technologies and programs to Ontario's canola and edible beans production sector




- prepare and deliver educational information and awareness building tools to facilitate change
- act as a liaison between the research community and industry
- manage contentious and high priority issues related to canola and edible beans
- provide technical expertise in support of policy and program development

What you bring to the team : Mandatory requirements :

- In order to conduct site visits at rural and remote locations, you must hold a valid class G driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.

Technical knowledge :

- You have expert knowledge of scientific theories, principles and practices related to the production, business management and marketing of canola and edible beans in Ontario.
- You have expert knowledge of the Ontario agricultural industry (e.g. economics, social importance, roles and mandates of farm and commodity organizations).
- You have knowledge of relevant acts and regulations that impact on canola and edible bean production.

Research, analysis, evaluation and problem solving skills :

- You have knowledge of agronomic research methods and practices to investigate viability and applicability of current methods, techniques and technologies, analyze validity of findings and make recommendations on their suitability for Ontario conditions.
- You have the ability to identify and investigate issues,



trends and developments of canola and edible bean crop production practices, economics and environmental sustainability.

Consultation and facilitation skills :

- You can conduct needs assessments and incorporate results in the development of training and educational materials.
- You have an understanding of adult education principles and techniques to deliver training.
- You have an understanding of program evaluation methods.
- You can encourage and motivate agricultural and rural organizations to develop and support policies and programs that encourage the adoption and maintenance of sustainable practices in their agricultural and rural communities.

Communication and interpersonal skills :

- You can develop professional documents, reports and educational materials using clear, concise language.
- You can present information, options and recommendations in a clear, concise and logical manner.
- You have the proven ability to develop and present information in many formats and can determine the most effective way to transfer technical information.
- You have the proven ability to develop and maintain effective professional working relationships and partnerships with clients.

Other important skills :

- You have planning and coordination skills to manage project activities and resource requirements.
- You have financial administration skills to administer contracts for service providers and forecast and monitor project budgets. How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility : We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities,

📌 Edible Bean and Oilseed Specialist (Stratford)
🏢 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
📍 Stratford