Bilingual Extension & Education Specialist

Holstein Canada; Brantford; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy industry association in Ontario is seeking an educator to research and create educational materials about dairy practices. The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in agriculture, 3-5 years' experience in the dairy sector, and strong bilingual communication skills. This remote role allows flexibility while providing opportunities for professional development and industry engagement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ work experience in the dairy industry.
• Ability to present information clearly and unbiasedly.
• Strong skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource on dairy industry trends and projects.
• Research and create educational materials.
• Build professional relationships with industry stakeholders.

Skills

Public speaking

Networking

Listening

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in agriculture, animal science or similar

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

HOLSTEIN CANADA is the largest dairy breed association in Canada, serving our membership of more than 9,200 active dairy producers since 1884. With dynamic leadership and a clear vision, we are building an exciting, tech-friendly future. We offer a strong team-oriented workplace, supportive leadership, and the chance for you to develop along with us.

You know the dairy industry. You are a natural educator and inquisitive by nature. You have a passion for meeting new people, sharing ideas, public speaking and networking. You are a great listener and communicator. You love a job where every day is different, where you can plan and achieve goals, and where you are a key contributor. You are a quick learner and a team player. The candidate will be able to work remotely from anywhere in Ontario or Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource on various dairy industry trends, technologies, topics, projects, and on
• Research and create educational materials for courses, conferences, workshops, publications, webinars and videos
• Share information with producers, staff, provincial branches and other industry groups while building solid professional relationships
• Create content for InfoHolstein
• Explore and try new ways to disseminate information (webinars, videos, etc.)
• Attend industry events and build solid professional relationships across Canada
• Participate on the Holstein Canada Social Media team
• Play an active role in some of Holstein Canada’s committees

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in agriculture, animal science or similar
• 3-5 years’ work experience in the dairy industry
• Knowledgeable about current on-farm management systems, dairy producer learning needs
• Ability to present information in a clear, concise and unbiased manner
• Strong listening, speaking, writing and presentation skills in French and English
• Ability to travel across Canada (approx. 20% of the time) and to the office in Brantford, Ontario infrequently, as needed
• Proficient with MS Office
• Experience in adult education and social media is a distinct asset

Accommodation and Application

We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any step in the process, we will work with you to meet your needs – simply contact a member of the HR team with your request. Thank you for your application to Holstein Canada. Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted. WEB | WWW.HOLSTEIN.CA

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