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Regional Client Service Manager

2 Full-Time (36 ¼ hours/week) positions, based on 2 provincial regions (Northern/Eastern Ontario, Central/Southwestern Ontario)
Currently Accepting Applications

The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is unique non-profit farm organization with a significant presence in all agricultural areas of the province and across all major sectors. As leaders in producer education, local association development, program delivery and applied research, we are seeking an individual to support the organization’s vision through the development, delivery, and analysis of educational and cost-share programs, and other projects as needed.

Location: Remote, but preference may be given to applicants located in the specific regions.  Please submit your resume and cover letter by August 11, 2023, to careers@ontariosoilcrop.org

OSCIA offers a competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and is an equal opportunity employer. Find out more by visiting ontariosoilcrop.org.

We thank all applicants for their interest in advance, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Regional Communications Coordinator, Quinte Region

Currently Accepting Applications

Are you an outgoing, ag-related individual in the Northumberland, Hastings, Prince Edward, or Lennox & Addington area?

Do you have a keen interest in networking with local farmers and ag-related businesses?

Quinte Soil and Crop Improvement Association is a not-for-profit, largely volunteer organization representing forward-thinking farmers, of all commodities, who share a keen interest in advancing sustainability. QSCIA 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.

Job duties include:
     • contributing to the regional newsletter
     • assisting in recruitment activities for new members
     • updating website pages (web design experience is considered an asset)
     • posting on social media (e.g. Twitter, 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 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 gspeksnijder@ontariosoilcrop.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!

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Senior Financial Officer

Contract Position – 2-year term June 2023 – June 2025

Currently Accepting Applications

The Senior Financial Officer is a member of the Finance team and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The position will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to satisfy the reporting requirements of our funding partners, board of directors and members.

 Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the development of the data management system. Prepare and process producer payments for program assistance funding; reconcile and distribute AGR1 tax forms.
  • Develop/maintain program budget tracking spreadsheets and monitor to ensure funding is allocated as outlined in the funding agreement.
  • Ensure credibility of financial reports by providing timely and accurate analysis of program budgets to CFO, Program Managers, and funding agents.
  • Lead role in the supervision and verification of Accounts Payable and/or Payroll processing and associated tax reporting.
  • Perform monthly reconciliation of accounts, sub ledgers and related system generated transactions.
  • Prepare bi-annual HST rebate returns.
  • Provide support for internal and external audits.
  • Assist with the preparation of financial reports and present them to the board and/or funding agents.
  • Cross train on other financial duties to provide a backup resource when required.
  • Work cooperatively and collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director, Program Managers and Program Partners.
  • Other duties as assigned.

TIP:  Combine your cover letter and resume into ONE document and submit to careers@ontariosoilcrop.org by May 4, 2023.

External Postings

University of Guelph Department of Plant Agriculture

The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level for the Grain Farmers of Ontario Professorship in Field Crop Pathology.

Greenbelt Foundation - Soil Health Specialist and Support

The Foundation is currently seeking to recruit a Soil Health Specialist. However, as an alternative approach to an internal Foundation staff role, we would welcome expressions of interest from leading farming and agricultural organizations with experience in recruitment and engagement of farmers in research programs involving soil health or other best management practices. A lead individual would be required, but organizations may wish to identify a small team or networks that could fulfill the functions outlined in the document here.
If you would like any clarification or additional background, please contact us directly.

Proposals must be received by email no later than January 22, 2023
Please contact us early to discuss your interest and how to apply:

Megan Sipos. Research and Policy Analyst, Greenbelt Foundation msipos@greenbelt.ca 416 960 0001 ext. 337

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