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 managersEstablish departmental priorities, budgets, and performance objectivesOversee communications, public trust,



and member relationsAdvise leadership on emerging issues and strategic investmentsFacilitate collaboration and consensus across competing interestsRequirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related agriculture, business, science, policy, or communications fieldGraduate education is an assetDemonstrated multidisciplinary leadership and organizational strategy experienceUnderstanding of Ontario and Canadian agricultureAbility to translate priorities into actionable, measurable plansUse executive leadership, authentic engagement, and organizational discipline to advance farmer-member interests across Ontario's grain sector.

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