What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cooperative Advisor position at Jobgether?
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Cooperative Advisor based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with agricultural producers while contributing to the success of a cooperative network.
You will act as a trusted advisor to members, supporting them with guidance, services, and initiatives that strengthen their operations.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will help improve production quality, sustainability practices, and member engagement.
The position combines field presence, relationship management, agricultural expertise, and community representation.
You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact by supporting dairy producers and promoting continuous improvement across the sector.
This is an ideal opportunity for an agronomy professional who values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and building long-term partnerships.
As a Cooperative Advisor, you will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with agricultural members, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and representing the organization within the regional farming community. You will combine technical knowledge, communication skills, and stakeholder collaboration to support members and contribute to collective success.
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with dairy producer members across assigned territories.
- Organize and facilitate training sessions, member meetings, regional assemblies, and information-sharing activities.
- Support producers in their efforts to maintain and improve milk quality standards.
- Monitor farm-level quality improvement initiatives and provide guidance in accordance with industry agreements and established protocols.
- Follow up with members when milk analysis results do not meet required standards and support corrective actions.
- Explain cooperative policies, procedures, and programs while assisting members with documentation and administrative requests.
- Encourage the adoption of best practices related to animal welfare, sustainability, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams and committees to deliver high-quality services to members.
- Represent the organization within the agricultural community and maintain awareness of dairy industry developments.
- Work closely with operations and logistics stakeholders to ensure effective communication and member support.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate combines agricultural expertise with strong relationship-building abilities. You should have experience working with producers or within the dairy industry and be comfortable managing responsibilities independently while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Animal Production, Plant Production, General Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience.
- Membership in the Ordre des agronomes du Québec or willingness to obtain membership.
- Bilingual proficiency in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Strong knowledge of dairy cattle production and the dairy industry.
- Good understanding of agricultural practices, quality standards, and sustainability initiatives.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships based on trust.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in different environments.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office proficiency and ability to learn new software quickly.
- Willingness to travel between different regions, including occasional overnight stays.
- Flexibility to work extended hours when required.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range of $73,000–$91,200, based on education, experience, training, and skills.
- Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine services.
- Employee assistance program.
- Annual bonus opportunities.
- Pension plan with employer contributions.
- Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation.
- Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and shared success.
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth and sustainability of the dairy sector.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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