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Swine 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:
$1,356.49 - $1,731.39 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
By leading Ontario's technology transfer of new and existing practices, products, technology and research related to the swine sector, you can be a part of ensuring a competitive and environmentally responsible agri-food sector in Ontario.
If you have the interest and abilities to fill this important and key role, please consider the Swine Specialist with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Provincial Specialist, you will:
• consult with client organizations and agencies to identify concerns, issues, trends and new developments
• coordinate and implement programs and projects with experts, industry and organization personnel to develop and prepare educational materials, management training tools and other programs
• use performance measures to ensure that client needs are addressed efficiently and effectively
• provide leadership and effective liaison between the research community and industry to determine the applicability of new technologies, and to help establish research priorities/activities
• provide expertise to senior management related to the swine sectors across Ontario
• represent Provincial or Ministry interests on working groups to develop provincial, national or international initiatives related to the swine sector
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• Candidate must possess a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario.
• Candidate must be able to travel to rural areas not accessible by public transportation.
Technical expertise:
• knowledge and understanding of scientific theories, principles and practices of production, economics, business management and marketing related to the swine sector
• knowledge of agricultural industry, its economic significance, social importance and the roles/mandates of farm/commodity organizations in the rural community
Interpersonal and communication skills:
• ability to communicate concisely, professionally and effectively in writing through preparation of technical reports, briefing notes, articles and electronic media
• interpersonal and consensus-building skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships/partnerships, and to encourage adoption and support of policies and practices
• communication skills to present information to groups and through one-on-one dialogue
Analytical and evaluative skills:
• analytical and problem solving skills to assess information and training needs of agriculture and rural clients and to provide information, services and solutions
• ability to investigate issues, trends and developments related to production, management and marketing of swine, community economic development and environmental sustainability
Project management skills:
• project management skills to plan and coordinate activities in consultation with clients and stakeholders to identify time and resource requirements
• planning and coordination of own and staff time on concurrent projects and activities to ensure ministry resources are effectively and efficiently used
Educational and training techniques:
• knowledge adult education/training techniques and methods to develop educational and training materials for clients and colleagues and conduct training
• knowledge of consultation and group facilitation techniques
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 63 Lorne Ave E, Stratford, West Region or 100 Don St, Clinton, West Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
6
Posted on:
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
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 Friday, March 27, 2015 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.
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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.
