Job Description

Company Overview

HOLSTEIN CANADA

is the largest dairy breed association in Canada, serving our membership of more than 9,200 active dairy producers since 1884. With dynamic leadership and a clear vision, we are building an exciting, tech-friendly future. We offer a strong team-oriented workplace, supportive leadership, and the chance for you to develop along with us.

YOU

know the dairy industry. You are a natural educator and inquisitive by nature. You have a passion for meeting new people, sharing ideas, public speaking and networking. You are a great listener and communicator. You love a job where every day is different, where you can plan and achieve goals, and where you are a key contributor. You are a quick learner and a team player.

The candidate will be able to work remotely from anywhere in Ontario or Quebec.

In this role,

YOU WILL

:

Act as a resource on various dairy industry trends, technologies, topics, projects, and on Holstein Canada services Research and create educational materials for courses, conferences, workshops, publications, webinars and videos Share information with producers, staff, provincial branches and other industry groups while building solid professional relationships Create content for InfoHolstein Explore and try new ways to disseminate information (webinars, videos, etc.) Attend industry events and build solid professional relationships across Canada Participate on the Holstein Canada Social Media team Play an active role in some of Holstein Canada's committees

YOU OFFER:

Post-secondary education in agriculture, animal science or similar 3-5 years' work experience in the dairy industry Knowledgeable about current on-farm management systems, dairy producer learning needs Ability to present information in a clear, concise and unbiased manner Strong listening, speaking, writing and presentation skills in French and English Ability to travel across Canada (approx. 20% of the time) and to the office in Brantford, Ontario infrequently, as needed Proficient with MS Office Experience in adult education and social media is a distinct asset

Contact:

hr@holstein.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Vision care Wellness program Work from home
Application question(s):

Willing to Travel 20% of the time
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Dairy: 1 year (required) Adult Education/Social Media: 1 year (required) MS Office: 3 years (required)
Language:

French (required)
Work Location: Remote