Research and Extension Specialist - Manitoba Beef Producers
Manitoba Beef Producers (MBP) is the exclusive voice of the beef industry in Manitoba. It represents roughly 6,300 beef producers across the province. Based in Winnipeg, MBP is a non-profit organization with four staff and a producer-elected board that consists of 14 district directors, each representing cattle producers in a specific region of Manitoba.MBP's mission is to represent all Manitoba beef producers through communication, advocacy, research, and education—within the industry to governments, consumers and others; to improve prosperity; and to ensure a sustainable future. Funded by producers through the collection of a cattle check-off, MBP is committed to ensuring a sustainable future for the province's beef industry for the benefit of our beef producer members and all Manitobans.THE ROLE:
This is a technical position which will focus on all areas of beef production, including cattle health and welfare, cattle and beef research, environmental stewardship, and efficient cattle and beef production practices. The Research and Extension Specialist will provide technical support in these areas to MBP's staff, and directors, as well as to cattle producers and the cattle industry in the province. In addition to liaising with key colleagues at other provincial and national cattle associations (e.g. Beef Cattle Research
Council, Canadian Cattlemen's Association), the Research and Extension Specialist will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and tracking of specific projects, including their specified deliverables and fulfilling reporting requirements. The Research and Extension Specialist is also responsible for providing leadership to MBP's extension activities.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES:
1. Provide leadership and technical support related to beef production in Manitoba, including the development and implementation of MBP's research, extension, and technical transfer strategies.
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