Field Outreach Specialist (Part-Time)

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association is seeking a Part-Time Field Representative to deliver educational workshops, support cost-share and research initiatives, and engage Ontario farmers locally. You will be a regional ambassador, promoting sustainable farm practices and providing frontline outreach across counties.

You will travel within your district, host sessions, inspect projects, and contribute to program improvements while adapting to flexible hours and seasonal workloads.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in agriculture, environmental sciences, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent work experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of OSCIA programs across multiple counties following SOPs.
• Plan and host virtual and in-person workshops, including logistics and reporting.
• Collaborate with Technical Advisors to co-deliver workshops.
• Promote OSCIA cost-share opportunities and assist with research engagement at events.
• Liaise with farmers to provide information and respond to cost-share inquiries.

Skills

Facilitation

Presentation skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in agriculture/environmental sciences

Job description

Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association is seeking a Part-Time Field Representative to deliver educational workshops, support cost-share and research initiatives, and engage Ontario farmers locally. You will be a regional ambassador, promoting sustainable farm practices and providing frontline outreach across counties.

You will travel within your district, host sessions, inspect projects, and contribute to program improvements while adapting to flexible hours and seasonal workloads.