Guide people and priorities for Grain Farmers of Ontario as an agriculture executive overseeing communications, member relations, and sector strategy. Solid facilitation and consensus building are central.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Strategic Development leads directors and managers across five departments. You will establish accountability, develop people, advise the CEO and Board, and engage farmer-members and industry partners. The position connects organizational strategy with research, agronomy, sustainability, market opportunities, budgets, and measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, coach, and develop multidisciplinary directors and managers
- Establish departmental priorities, budgets, and performance objectives
- Oversee communications, public trust, and member relations




- Advise leadership on emerging issues and strategic investments
- Facilitate collaboration and consensus across competing interests

Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a related agriculture, business, science, policy, or communications field
- Graduate education is an asset
- Demonstrated multidisciplinary leadership and organizational strategy experience
- Understanding of Ontario and Canadian agriculture
- Ability to translate priorities into actionable, measurable plans

Use executive leadership, authentic engagement, and organizational discipline to advance farmer-member interests across Ontario's grain sector.

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📌 Agriculture Executive Director Strategic Development (Guelph)
🏢 Grain Farmers of Ontario
📍 Guelph