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Food Safety Team Lead, Agriculture
Organization:
Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs
Division:
Food Safety and Traceability Programs Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary assignment/contract, up to 12 months
Job Code:
7A008 - ProgPlanEval07
Salary:
$75,000.00 - $105,740.00 Per Year
Are you a skilled project manager with on-farm food safety knowledge and a proven ability to inspire high functioning teams?
If so, consider this opportunity with the Food Safety Programs Unit.
What can I expect to do in this role?
You will:
• provide strategic leadership and project management on technical food safety projects
• provide critical support to the development and delivery of the Branch's food safety strategies, programs and services
• provide strategic analysis and advice to senior ministry staff and partners on food safety program policies, products and services
• identify, develop and foster strategic relationships across the branch, division, ministry and with external stakeholders
How do I qualify?
Project leadership skills:
• You have superior project management and organizational skills to effectively coordinate, lead and oversee multiple projects.
• You have exceptional leadership skills and the ability to establish a strategic vision to inspire and engage colleagues and stakeholders.
Knowledge:
• You have advanced knowledge, combined with practical experience in food safety theories and practices needed to develop, deliver and implement food safety programs and systems in a variety of agri-food sectors.
• You have applied knowledge of agriculture production and the agri-food industry.
Communication, negotiation and relationship management skills:
• You have excellent communication and knowledge transfer skills to act as an effective resource and prepare a variety of recommendations and reports.
• You are able to consult, build relationships and negotiate with a variety of stakeholders.
Analytical skills:
• You have strong analytical, creative and problem solving skills to assess factual information and formulate innovative strategies and solutions.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 1 Stone Rd, Guelph, West Region
Compensation Group:
Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario
Schedule:
6
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, December 27, 2013 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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