Ontario Farmland Trust hiring Executive Director

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Author: Sustain Ontario

Posted: March 10, 2022

Categories: GoodFoodBites / Opportunities

Ontario Farmland Trust is currently seeking a new Executive Director. Applications are due by March 21, 2022.

The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) works with farmers and communities to protect and preserve ‘at-risk’ farmlands for the benefit of current and future generations. Learn more about OFT here.

Required Experience, Skills & Attributes from the job posting are copied below:

7 – 9 years of progressive leadership and management experience in a non-profit, organization or equivalent.
An excellent mentor
Experience with strategic planning and program execution. Ability to determine strategies to move the organization forward, set practical goals, create and implement action plans, and continually evaluate the process and results
Strong communication skills (written and public speaking). As the face of OFT, is a strong spokesperson for a variety of key stakeholders including the board, government, and print media.
Board governance or interacting with a non-profit board
A strong relationship builder with the ability to relate to the farming community. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities. Ability to set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor progress towards goals, and track important data, information and activities for success and for reporting.
Knowledge of human resources policy, team management practices, financial administration standards and risk management principles.
Ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the interests of the organization.
Strong financial acumen
Knowledge of applicable Federal and Provincial legislation relating to charities.

Assets

Knowledgeable about agriculture, farmland protection and land conservation. Understanding of land trusts in Ontario.
Familiarity with the Canadian Land Trust Standards & Practices.
Experience with print media
Living in commutable distance to Guelph an asset

This search is being conducted on behalf of Ontario Farmland Trust by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting leaders for Canada’s non-profit sector.

To learn more about the position and how to apply, visit the Ontario Farmland Trust website here.