MRC Pontiac seeking an economic development commissioner for agriculture

MRC Pontiac seeking an economic development commissioner for agriculture

MRC Pontiac is searching for an economic development commissioner to focus on agriculture. A job offer posted on August 27 states that the full-time, permanent position will “work closely with community partners and provides strategic advice to foster agricultural and agri-food development in the Pontiac.” Applicants will require a degree or work experience in an agricultural environment, fluency in both French and English and an ability to work independently.

Responsibilities
– Promote and market agriculture/agribusiness and agri-food opportunities in all our communities to farmers, entrepreneurs and investors;
– Support municipalities, organizations, agencies and agricultural and agri-food committees in our territory (e.g., Union des producteurs agricoles, Comité agricole, Table agroalimentaire de l’Outaouais, etc.);
– Assist in the promotion of new and unique products, services and businesses;
– Support the attraction and retention of agricultural investments;
– Contribute to the management of funds and financial programs of the MRC Pontiac;
– Support and develop education and training programs that will have an economic impact on our region, in collaboration with existing education and training organizations;
– Assist farm/agri-businesses, organizations, etc. in submitting applications, proposals, etc. to local, provincial and federal programs;
– Establish and maintain contacts with local, provincial and federal government departments and organizations related to agricultural development;
– Contribute to the development and annual update of the agricultural components of the Vision 2030 strategic development plan;
– Carry out special projects, promotional events, etc;
– Carry out any other mandate given by management.

The posting closes at 4 p.m. on September 17. For more details visit the MRC’s website.