The Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG) is a non-profit grower organization established under the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Act, and is a producer-led marketing board for 14 different processing vegetable crops.
OPVG is seeking an energetic, visionary and results oriented General Manager who will lead strategic growth and assist in the development of strategies, policies and initiatives that benefit the processing vegetable growers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership and Board support for vegetable contract negotiations
Implementing strategic and business plans, Board decisions and directives
Coordination for and liaison with the Board of Directors and Board committees and establish international networks and liaisons
Collection, analysis and dissemination of information on markets and crop information, and price discovery mechanisms
Budget preparation and operational implementation
Developing and enhancing collaborative relationships with industry value chain partners, government and other agri-food associations
Leadership and support for industry based research, crop protection, and environmental sustainability.
Leadership of sector marketing programs including market development
Operational policies and procedures
Communications oversight both internal and external
Management of human resources
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE
A background and experience in agriculture
Post secondary education in an agricultural related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum five years of senior management experience
Strong leadership skills including report writing and presentation skills
Experience with a non-profit Board of Directors
Familiar with work in a rural setting
Experience managing and being accountable for financial resources, budgets, contracts, negotiations, regulations and agreements
Demonstrated ability to interact tactfully and effectively with business, government and political leaders to build relationships and consensus
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Resumes should be forwarded to:
OPVG
435 Consortium Court
London, ON N6E 2S8
OR email to: opvg@opvg.org
Closing date for applications: July 31, 2017
Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers thanks all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. OPVG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. Our office is located in London, ON but some travel is required.