Guide people and priorities for Grain Farmers of Ontario as an agriculture executive overseeing communications, member relations, and sector strategy. Robust 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.

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