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Programs Coordinator

Full-time position

Currently Accepting Applications

Do you have the skills to provide leadership, coordination, project management, evaluation and subject matter expertise in the development and delivery of cost-share programs and funding initiatives that support Ontario farmers in implementing best management and sustainability practices on their farms? If so, consider this exciting opportunity with the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA).

Executive Director

Currently Accepting Applications

Join us in our innovative new work environment, designed for collaboration and success! If you’ve built your career on this style and excel in driving meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is a leading organization dedicated to the advancement and sustainability of agricultural practices in Ontario. The Executive Director (ED) plays a pivotal role in advancing OSCIA’s mission by ensuring that the Association remains strong, efficient, and responsive to the evolving needs of its members, staff, and the broader agricultural community.

The role of the Executive Director requires a dedicated individual with a passion for agriculture and a commitment to excellence. By working in concert with the Board, the Executive Committee, the Leadership Council, staff, industry partners and the Association’s members, the Executive Director will drive OSCIA forward, ensuring it remains a leader in promoting sustainable and innovative agricultural practices.

Applicants can apply by:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4108732212

Indeed: https://ca.indeed.com/job/executive-director-108e870db74609e5

Email: hr@ontariosoilcrop.org

Communications and Events Coordinator 

Currently Accepting Applications

OCSIA is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and experienced Events and Communications Coordinator. The Events and Communications Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of event organization – including budgeting, reporting and travel arrangements – for OSCIA flagship events such as the Annual General Meeting and Annual Summer Meeting, and other demonstration, knowledge-transfer and membership-oriented events. In addition, they will oversee companywide communications, including social media and other campaigns to support promotion of Association and member activities.

Water Quality Specialist

Position: Water Quality Specialist

Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract, REMOTE

Duration: Approx. 3 years

Location: 1-367 Woodlawn Road W., Guelph, Ontario

Currently Accepting Applications

OSCIA is seeking a highly motivated Water Quality Specialist (Remote) to lead critical research and analysis initiatives focused on agricultural edge-of-field (EOF) water quality. This role involves robust data screening, quality control, and analysis of phosphorus load-reducing best management practices (BMPs), along with the development of scientific publications and accessible frameworks for water quality data governance. The successful candidate will collaborate with conservation professionals, researchers, and government staff to drive knowledge transfer, enhance BMP implementation, and support Ontario’s conservation and agricultural sustainability goals.

Applicants can apply by:

Indeed: https://ca.indeed.com/job/water-quality-specialist-2ddd94145c5572db

Email: hr@ontariosoilcrop.org

St. Clair Regional Communications Coordinator

Are you an outgoing, ag-related individual in the Essex, Chatham-Kent or Lambton County?
Do you have a keen interest in networking with local farmers and ag-related businesses?

Currently Accepting Applications

St. Clair Region Soil and Crop Improvement Association is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization representing forward-thinking farmers, of all commodities, who share a keen interest in advancing sustainability. The St. Clair Region is a local affiliate of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association. We are actively looking for someone with ag-related experience to fill the part-time role of Regional Communications Coordinator (RCC).

Job duties include:
• contributing to the regional newsletter
• assisting in recruitment activities for new members
• posting on social media (e.g. X, Facebook, Instagram)
• attending and reporting on local ag-related events while promoting association membership
• managing advertising and subscriber accounts
• helping to prepare grant applications and related claim reports for submission

This is a part-time paid position. Time commitments vary throughout the year but are anticipated to average 3-4 hours per week.
Resumes and cover letters are being accepted at sbrenneman@ontariosoilcrop.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Knowledge Mobilization Specialist

Application Deadline: October 27, 2024

Currently Accepting Applications

OSCIA is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Knowledge Mobilization Specialist. The Knowledge Mobilization Specialist reports to the Director of Research and Knowledge Transfer and supports the Department’s initiatives and research program stakeholders in developing knowledge transfer products and events. This is a full-time position at 36.25 hours per week and is a hybrid role requiring two days per week based out of OSCIA’s Guelph office. This position may require occasional work outside of normal working hours and frequent travel to support events, and connect with stakeholders.

Stakeholder Relations Manager

Full-time, Fixed Term Contract: November 2024 – June 2028

Application Deadline: October 13, 2024

Currently Accepting Applications

OSCIA is seeking an exceptional individual to fill a new role in the Department of Research and Knowledge Transfer. The Stakeholder Relations Manager will be committed to stewarding the Living Lab – Ontario program, delivered by OSCIA and funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The success of Living Lab – Ontario relies on successful management, budgeting and communication among a complex network of stakeholders, researchers, farmer cooperators and other program partners. This is a full-time position at 36.25 hours per week and is a hybrid role requiring two days per week based out of OSCIA’s Guelph office. This position may require occasional work outside of normal working hours and frequent travel to support events, and connect with stakeholders.

External Postings

Assistant Professor - Ontario Bean Growers Professorship in Weed Science

The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for the Ontario Bean Growers Professorship in Weed Science. This position is located at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200 km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph.

Assistant Professor - Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management

The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for the Professorship in Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management. This position is located at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown Campus, located in the municipality of Chatham-Kent, 200 km southwest of the University’s main campus in Guelph.

Careers at OSCIA

Come work with us

Programs Coordinator

Executive Director

Communications and Events Coordinator

Water Quality Specialist

St. Clair Regional Communications Coordinator

Knowledge Mobilization Specialist

Stakeholder Relations Manager

Assistant Professor - Ontario Bean Growers Professorship in Weed Science

Assistant Professor - Dry Bean Agronomy and Pest Management

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Communications and Events Coordinator 