Business Advisor

Farm Credit Canada; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Credit Canada is seeking a Business Advisor to support farm and food operations through coaching and facilitation. The role involves regular meetings with clients, developing business plans, and delivering educational content. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, financial knowledge, and a degree in agricultural finance or business.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in advisory roles.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Meet with farm businesses to understand needs and review plans.
• Develop a referral network for business support.
• Deliver presentations on business management.

Skills

Business Planning

Coaching

Financial Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Agricultural Finance

Advisory Accreditation

Job description

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

$90,710 - $122,726

Business planning expertise rewarded!

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

05/04/2025

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

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:

1. Regularly meet with farm and food businesses to understand their needs, review business plans, financial positions, coach, and provide insights.
2. Develop a strong referral network of business professionals to support FCC customers with developing and implementing their business plans and goals.
3. Partner with the FCC advisory team across the country to develop tools and resources for farm business management and transition.
4. Deliver presentations and content to support learning around business management and transition planning within the industry.
5. Stay updated on changes to tax, finance, and law, and continually grow soft skills in advisory roles.
6. Coach and collaborate with FCC field teams on farm business management and succession planning issues.

What we’re looking for:

• Exceptional soft skills complemented by mature financial and agricultural and/or food industry knowledge.
• A leader who builds relationships and embraces change.
• A connector who fosters win-win business relationships.
• An influential, calm communicator able to challenge conventional thinking and practices.
• A trusted team member focused on the customer.
• A problem-solver capable of identifying and recommending 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:

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

About the company

The only lender 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food.