Cooperative Advisor

Agropur Cooperative; Bedford; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation recognition for service years

Flexible group insurance with telemed

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Annual bonus

Pension plan with company contribution

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Cooperative Advisor to build and maintain strong relationships with dairy producer members across NB and NS. You will organize training, support on-farm milk quality efforts, and communicate best practices while traveling within assigned territories in Canada.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support member initiatives, and stay informed about industry developments to better serve producers and Agropur’s regional community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Economics.
• Knowledge of dairy cattle farming and the dairy industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel and occasional overnight stays within Canada.
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates training activities and regional assemblies with members.
• Supports members to produce high-quality milk, monitoring milk quality initiatives.
• Follows up on test results outside standards and encourages best practices.
• Coordinates regional donations and sponsorships and explains regulations to members.
• Collaborates on internal committees supporting member-focused initiatives.
• Stays informed of dairy industry developments affecting members.

Skills

Strong communication

Dairy knowledge

Independent & collaborative

Bilingual (French & English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Agricultural Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cooperative Advisor

Job Type: Temporary (Durée déterminée)

We believe that the best results come from collaboration, the sharing of perspectives, and teamwork. People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in collaboration, transparency, accountability, and value creation in all that we accomplish. Our culture is built on mutual support, ownership, and a shared commitment to growing together. Joining the team means evolving in an environment where everyone contributes and takes pride in having a real impact.

As part of a cross-functional team, the Cooperative Advisor plays a key role in building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships between Agropur and its dairy producer members across Nackawic, Sussex and Moncton (NB); Antigonish, Truro and Greenwich (NS). Whether connecting with members on the farm or remotely, the Cooperative Advisor ensures a high level of service and proudly represents Agropur within the regional agricultural community.

A collaborative environment where teamwork is encouraged and valued:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Annual bonus
• Pension plan with company contributions
• Salary scale 004: $73 000 to $91 200 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)

How you will contribute to collective success

• Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates training activities, facilitator meetings, regional assemblies, and other individual or group meetings with members to keep them informed about Agropur’s activities and business environment.
• Supports members in their efforts to produce high-quality milk, including: Monitoring on-farm milk quality improvement initiatives and related testing results.
• Following up with members whose milk test results fall outside established standards.
• Informs and encourages members to implement best practices in animal welfare and sustainable agriculture, in accordance with the codes, standards, policies, and programs established by Agropur or the industry (e.g., proAction).
• Coordinates regional donations and sponsorships.
• Provides members with the necessary explanations regarding the Cooperative’s regulations and policies.
• Collects and assists with the completion of applications and other forms related to member files.
• Collaborates on various internal committees supporting member-focused initiatives aimed at providing diverse, high-quality services.
• Stays informed of developments and trends within the dairy industry that may impact Cooperative members.

The type of player who fits in well with the team

• 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 and maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a variety of situations.
• Must be available to travel and occasionally stay overnight within the various assigned territories and elsewhere in Canada.
• Must be available to work extended or flexible hours when required.
• Bilingualism in French and English, both spoken and written, is considered an asset.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to quickly learn new software.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants.

We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

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