Job Description

What you\'ll do:

• Reporting to the Manager, Compliance AgriStability, this position is responsible for review and approval of sampled files and benefits that exceed a designated threshold, ensuring files are processed in accordance with the AgriStability guidelines and SCIC administrative procedures.
• Interpret, understand and evaluate complex files such as; multi-operational corporations with varying fiscal year ends, shell corporations, limited partnerships, large livestock operations i.e. hog, feedlot, Section 85 rollovers, communes, trusts, co-operatives, Ministerial and multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Review AgriStability files completed by the verification staff/special assignments to ensure accuracy, reasonability and compliance with program guidelines.
• Provide financial review of AgriStability applications and ensure accuracy and documentation is within program tolerances and guidelines.
• Authorize AgriStability payments based on evaluation of submitted information measured against program policies and guidelines.
• Provide resource expertise to verification floor.Mentor employees and assist in identifying staff training requirements.
• Proactively identify issues, opportunities for improvement to processes, policies and procedures and make recommendations to management.
• Be a subject matter expert for the Internal Review Committee and provide recommendations to Senior Management on unique situations that are not clearly covered by policy, guidelines or verification procedures.

• The knowledge and skills required for this position are acquired through completion of a diploma in the field of Agriculture and/or Business with a minimum of three years\xe2\x80\x99 experience verifying AgriStability files.
• Knowledge of farm tax, and accounting practices which includes the ability to read and analyze complex corporate financial statements as they pertain to the AgriStability program.
• Knowledge of farming production operations to accurately interpret complex data related to agricultural practices.
• Knowledge of math in order to carry out calculations applicable to producer benefits under the AgriStability program including conversions, variances, revenues, tolerance levels and financial calculations.
• Strong computer skills with experience with Microsoft Office and program specific applications including: Ceres, AgConnect, AgAdmin, Workflow Tracking, iSeries, and CRM.
• A criminal record check is required.
• Should the successful candidate participate in the Crop Insurance or AgriStability Programs, their account must be in good standing.
• Agriculture Diploma
• Agricultural Management Certificate
• Agribusiness Diploma
• Business Administration Diploma

• Service Excellence: Always displays respect, professionalism and dignity in daily interactions. Builds rapport and committed relationships. Evaluates service delivery and makes recommendations to enhance the customer service experience.
• Personal Leadership and Development: Models integrity and inclusiveness by being open, acting with empathy, sharing resources/knowledge across teams and being respectful of all skills and viewpoints. Demonstrates self-awareness by knowing oneself and the impact on one\xe2\x80\x99s behaviours on others. Balances organizational, team and individual commitments.
• Strategic Thinking: Helps others understand how their work goals and activities relate to the organization\xe2\x80\x99s vision, mission and strategic direction. Prioritizes work in alignment with organizational objectives. Asks questions to gain a clear understanding.
• Decision Making: Makes timely decisions even when information is unclear or limited. Able to adapt decisions based on new and changing information. Balances risk and potential implications before making a decision.
• Innovation: Challenges the status quo when needed and looks for ways to improve internal processes or practices. Looks for incremental improvements in work processes and results. Adapts to change as required.
• Analytical Thinking: Makes intelligent assumptions to develop explanations and determine possible steps and options. Makes suggestions at team meetings and to manager on potential/known issues and possible solutions. Identifies discrepancies within work and makes appropriate adjustments.
• Team Collaboration: Develops relationships by establishing respect, trust, support and understanding. Tries to understand various points of view. Shares knowledge and experience with others.
• Building Organizational Community: Actively builds relationships by establishing respect, trust, support and understanding. Ensures cross-team collaboration for organizational effectiveness. Works independently, interdependently and participates as a contributing member across work teams.
• Communication: Responds to audiences needs by modifying the approach, content or format of the communication. Seeks to understand through facts and information. Anticipates and prepares for responses or reactions with sensitivity and directness.
• Accountability: Acknowledges the contributions and successes of others. Holds colleagues and teams members accountable for their behaviours. Treats everyone with respect and fairness.
• Performance Management: Makes timely decisions to move work forward; takes responsible risks to improve services and achieve goals. Achieves quality of work on a consistent basis. Assumes ownership of assigned duties with intentions of generating positive results.
• Planning and Risk Management: Creates a personal work plan that contributes to the goals and work assigned to self and team. Organizes and prioritizes work to implement plans. Divides objectives into manageable tasks and sets deadlines to keep projects moving forward.