Agricultural Advisor – Liaison

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association

Agricultural advisor liaison advancing OSCIA’s Ontario farm sustainability programs. Delivering advisor training, Farmland Health Check-Up expansion and OFCAF implementation.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeGuelph • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agricultural programming, training delivery, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on developing practical resources and facilitating knowledge transfer among agricultural advisors and producers. Proficient in project coordination, data analysis, and the implementation of sustainable agricultural practices.

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Agricultural ProgrammingTraining DeliveryStakeholder EngagementKnowledge TransferProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Training DevelopmentWorkshop FacilitationResource DevelopmentData AnalysisProgram DeliverySustainable Agriculture PracticesAgri-Environmental BMPsEvent CoordinationKnowledge MobilizationOntario Agriculture Knowledge

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWebinar ToolsSurvey ToolsData Visualization ToolsCollaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CCA DesignationP.Ag DesignationValid Driver's Licence

Industry Keywords

Agricultural AdvisorsOntario FarmersSustainability ProgramsCost-Share ProgramsFarmland Health Check-UpNitrogen ManagementCover CroppingRotational GrazingGovernment-Funded ProgramsKnowledge Exchange

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the capacity of agricultural advisors to support Ontario farmers participating in OSCIA programs
Lead advisor engagement and training under OFCAF Activity 2 and the Farmland Health Check-Up
Develop, coordinate, deliver and continuously improve advisor-focused training, tools and resources
Translate OFCAF requirements and technical information into practical resources for advisors and producers
Coordinate learning opportunities on nitrogen management, cover cropping and rotational grazing
Support advisors in assessing producer practices, clarifying goals, developing recommendations and preparing Letters of Support
Build partnerships with professional and sector organizations to extend advisor-training reach
Gather advisor feedback and use it for continuous improvement
Plan, coordinate and evaluate webinars, conference sessions, field events and other training
Lead advisor-facing implementation and province-wide expansion of the Farmland Health Check-Up
Develop and promote FHCU training, guidance, tools and resource materials
Establish processes and support mechanisms for FHCU advisors
Conduct outreach, focus groups and consultations to identify regional needs
Design and deliver training for CCAs, P.Ags and other agricultural professionals using adult-learning principles
Develop training materials, facilitator resources, presentations, guidance documents, FAQs and case studies
Coordinate subject-matter experts and external speakers
Build relationships with agricultural advisors, professional associations, commodity organizations, training partners, industry organizations and government contacts
Represent OSCIA at meetings, workshops, conferences and field events
Plan and coordinate workshops, webinars, seminars, field events and knowledge-sharing activities
Facilitate knowledge exchange among advisors, farmers, researchers, industry and program staff
Track advisor participation, training completion, engagement activities and program reach
Collect, analyze and summarize quantitative and qualitative engagement and outcome information
Prepare reports, briefing materials and summaries for leadership, funders and stakeholders
Maintain program documentation in accordance with organizational and funding requirements
Develop workplans, schedules, deliverable trackers and advisor-program management tools
Coordinate internal teams and external partners to complete activities, deliverables, communications and reporting on time
Support procurement, event logistics, contracts and budget tracking
Monitor program budgets, expenditures, commitments and forecasts with leadership and Finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post secondary degree in agriculture, agronomy, soil science, environmental science, agricultural business, knowledge mobilization, communications or another relevant discipline; equivalent combinations of education and significant relevant experience considered
At least three years of relevant experience in agricultural programming, advisor or producer engagement, training and facilitation, knowledge transfer, extension, program delivery or a related field
Experience working directly with Ontario agricultural advisors and producers strongly preferred
Experience designing and delivering training, workshops or professional-development activities for agricultural or technical audiences
Experience developing practical technical resources, guidance materials, presentations, toolkits or other learning supports
Experience building relationships with agricultural advisors, farmers, professional associations, industry organizations and government partners
Experience supporting government-funded, cost-share, sustainability or agri-environmental programs
Experience with agricultural BMPs related to soil health, nitrogen management, cover cropping, rotational grazing, greenhouse gas mitigation and carbon sequestration
Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder working groups, advisory committees, events or engagement processes
Experience collecting and interpreting participation, survey, evaluation or outcome data
Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities, deadlines, deliverables and stakeholder expectations
Knowledge of Ontario agriculture, farm production systems and agricultural advisor roles
Knowledge of sustainable agriculture and agri-environmental BMPs
Knowledge of training, facilitation, adult-learning and knowledge-transfer principles
General knowledge of government-funded agricultural program delivery, documentation, reporting and stakeholder communications
Strong facilitation, presentation and training-delivery skills
Strong written communication and resource-development skills
Strong relationship-management and stakeholder-engagement skills
Strong project coordination, planning and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong meeting, workshop and event coordination skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common collaboration, survey, webinar and data-visualization tools
Ability to travel regularly within Ontario
Regular travel throughout Ontario, with occasional overnight travel
Must hold and maintain a valid driver's licence and have access to reliable transportation
French-language proficiency considered an asset
CCA, P.Ag designation or other relevant professional credential considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Hybrid work model combining remote work and minimum two days per week in-office work
Home office setting with dependable, high-speed internet support
Equal opportunity employer
Accessibility accommodations available upon request during recruitment