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Business Finance Specialist
Organization:
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Division:
Agriculture Development Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
12124 - Industrial Development Officer 3
Salary:
$1,396.11 - $1,781.96 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Do you want to lead Ontario's technology transfer efforts in the assessment of practices, products and research related to business finance?
We are seeking a self-motivated individual with knowledge of agricultural business finance and agricultural economics to develop expert leading edge information and educational materials that will help clients along the agricultural value-chain improve their competitive position.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• act as the lead provincial specialist in the development and promotion of information and tools in the areas of farm and agricultural business financing, financial management and analysis, capital and business investment, farm taxation, and business structures and arrangements for agricultural businesses along the value-chain
• research and verify leading agricultural economic research and business practices from around the world and adapt the findings to Ontario industry needs
• facilitate industry change through educational and awareness building tools such as publications, media releases, social media, speaking engagements, training workshops and one-on-one meetings with business managers
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirement:
• In order to conduct site visits at rural and remote locations, you must have the ability to travel in areas not serviced by public transportation.
Industry knowledge:
• You have knowledge of scientific theories, principles and practices of agricultural production, farm and agricultural business finance, financial management and analysis, agricultural economics, capital and business investment, farm business management, farm taxation and business structures and arrangements as it applies to Ontario agriculture.
• You have knowledge of the agricultural industry, farming and the agricultural value-chain including its economic significance, social importance and the roles and mandates of farm and commodity organizations.
Research, analysis and problem-solving skills:
• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to assess information, education and training needs of agricultural clients.
• You have analytical and evaluative skills to investigate issues, new trends and developments related to business finance.
Consultation and consensus-building skills:
• You have knowledge of techniques and methods of adult education to develop and deliver educational and training materials.
• You have tact, diplomacy and consensus-building skills to establish and enhance partnerships, coalitions and networks.
Other important skills:
• You have verbal and written communication skills to deliver information in a clear, concise and logical manner.
• You have planning and coordination skills to effectively manage project activities and resources.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 1 Stone Rd W, Guelph, West Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Posted on:
Monday, April 24, 2017
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, May 8, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
