Business Advisor, Farm Transition Advisor (Bilingual)

Farm Credit Canada; Quebec; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Credit Canada is seeking a Business Advisor to support farm and food operations through coaching and business planning. The role focuses on building relationships, understanding client needs, and providing expert insights in financial and agricultural contexts. Ideal candidates will possess strong soft skills, bilingual abilities, and a relevant degree, bringing at least four years of professional experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in agricultural finance, business or commerce with advisory accreditation.
• At least four years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in both English and French required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with farm and food businesses to assess their needs and guide them.
• Build a referral network of business professionals for customer support.
• Collaborate with advisory teams to create supportive tools.
• Deliver presentations on business management and transition planning.
• Stay updated on tax, finance, and legal changes.
• Partner with field teams on business management and succession issues.

Skills

Business planning

Coaching

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Empathy

Facilitation

Mediation

Education

Undergraduate degree in agricultural finance, business or commerce

Advisory accreditation

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

07/20/2025

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

Bilingual (English and French)

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$92,310 - $124,890 Business planning expertise rewarded!
Our Business Advisors support and strengthen farm and food operations through business coaching and facilitation in areas of transition, strategic decision making and financial analysis.

What you’ll do:

• Regularly meet with farm and food businesses to understand their business needs, review business plans, financial position, coach, and provide insight.

• Develop a strong referral network of business professionals who can further support FCC customers with developing and implementing their business plans and goals.

• Partner with the FCC advisory team across the country to develop tools and resources to support farm business management and transition

• Deliver presentations and content to support the learning needs around business management and transition planning within the industry

• Stay up to date on changes to tax, finance and law while continually growing your soft skills in advisory

• Coach and partner with FCC field teams on farm business management and succession planning issues

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional soft skills complemented by a mature financial and agricultural and/or food industry knowledge

• Leader who builds relationships and embraces change

• Connector who builds win-win business relationships

• Influential, calm communicator able to challenge conventional thinking and practice

• Trusted team member who focuses on the customer

• Problem-solver able to identify and recommend opportunities for improvement

• Great interpersonal skills with a focus on empathy

• Facilitation, mediation, coaching and financial analysis skills

• Ability to travel

What you’ll need:

• Undergraduate degree in agricultural finance, business or commerce supplemented with an advisory accreditation and at least four years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Intermediate/Advanced proficiency in both official languages (English and French) needed