Senior Director, Program Development

The Role

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership and technical support to functional teams in the area of program development, business analysis services, program analysis and analytics, governance and accountability, industry relations, and program design and policy.
• Lead regular reviews of current programs and policies and ensure they are aligned with government priorities and reporting
• Lead the Program Development division, ensuring a healthy and positive work environment that supports the ongoing development and professional growth of leaders and employees through effective coaching and performance management
• Ensure the seamless integration of program developments or improvements into implementation and operational plans
• Participate in, and attend, industry and government meetings, conferences and discussions to represent the needs of Agricorp
• As a member of the senior leadership team, contribute to the strategic and operational planning and budgeting for the agency
• Ensure proactive and collaborative partnerships with federal and provincial government partners on all program and policy related matters
• Maintain key strategic relationships with stakeholders, including federal and provincial government partners, ensuring communication and protocols are in place to facilitate collaborative and open discussions in order to lead implementation of changing program requirements and emerging trends
• Sponsor projects and initiatives that keep Agricorp programs relevant to its customers and compliant with changing government priorities

Job status: Permanent

Salary: $156,976 - $174,420

Work status: Full time in office, remote and hybrid work arrangements are available

Location: Must live in Ontario to perform this role

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ progressive management experience in the agricultural industry and the development and or delivery of public sector programs
• Proven experience in strategic leadership and stakeholder relationship management
• Post-secondary degree in business administration, finance/commerce or agriculture with industry specific experience

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking – Interprets, links, and analyses information and situations by breaking them down into component parts identifying patterns, connections and underlying issues
• Client Focus – Provides service excellence to internal and or external clients
• Leading Teams – Leads and supports the performance of a team towards achieving excellent results
• Strategic Thinking – Understands and processes complex information and exercises sound judgement; proposes actions that further the objectives, priorities and vision of organization.
• Critical judgment, decision-making and problem solving – Uses critical judgment to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk
• Industry knowledge – Understands how an organization fits into the industry, the industry as a whole, and the links to related industries
• Program knowledge – Knows and understands the programs and services provided by Agricorp

Background

Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.

Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.

Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $7 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and in our first 25 years we made $7.5 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.

Apply online

To apply for this position, please go to www.agricorp.com and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.

Please submit your application for this position by August 25, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.