Cooperative Advisor

About the role

As part of a cross-functional team, the Cooperative Advisor builds and maintains strong, trusted relationships between Agropur and its dairy producer members across several regions in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Whether on the farm or remotely, the advisor ensures a high level of service and represents Agropur in the regional agricultural community.

Key responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate and facilitate training, facilitator meetings, regional assemblies and other meetings with members to keep them informed about Agropur's activities and business environment.
• Support members in producing high-quality milk: monitor on-farm milk quality initiatives and test results, follow up on out-of-standard results, and encourage best practices in animal welfare and sustainable agriculture.
• Coordinate regional donations and sponsorships.
• Explain Cooperative regulations and policies to members, and help complete applications and forms related to member files.
• Collaborate on internal committees supporting member-focused services and stay informed of dairy industry trends affecting members.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture (General Agriculture or Animal Production) or Agricultural Economics.
• Knowledge of dairy cattle farming and the dairy industry.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships; able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Availability to travel and occasionally stay overnight in assigned territories and elsewhere in Canada, and to work extended or flexible hours when required.
• Bilingualism in French and English, spoken and written, is an asset.

Required skills

• Strong computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite, and quick learning of new software.

What we offer

• Salary scale 004: $73,000 to $91,200, depending on academic background, experience, training and skills.
• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation.
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine, employee assistance program, annual bonus and pension plan with company contributions.
• Career development opportunities.