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<h3>About Us</h3>Veal Farmers of Ontario (VFO) is a farmer-run organization representing the interests of Ontario veal and dairy calf farmers. We provide leadership to promote industry development through collaboration and effective communication.&nbsp;Guided by our vision of proactive and engaged leadership for Ontario’s dairy calf and veal cattle farmers, VFO is dedicated to supporting a strong, sustainable forward-thinking industry. Our mission is to provide leadership that promotes growth and development through collaboration and communication, ensuring the continued success of our farmers and the sector as a whole.&nbsp;<h3>Job Summary</h3>We are excited to announce an opportunity for a forward-thinking and strategic Executive Director to lead and strengthen our farmer-driven organization in Guelph. This is a key role within the agriculture sector. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will oversee all operations, implement strategic priorities, and provide visionary leadership to a small, dedicated team.&nbsp;The Executive Director ensures operational excellence across the organization and remains ultimately accountable for the performance and success of all activities – ready to step in wherever needed, no task too big or small!<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>Organizational Leadership<ul><li>Oversee all VFO’s operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.</li><li>Implement Board policies and strategic directives.</li><li>Develop, review and enforce organizational policies and procedures.</li><li>Prepare regular operational and regulatory reports.</li><li>Negotiate contracts, agreements, and leases, review insurance requirements annually.&nbsp;</li></ul>Financial Management<ul><li>Prepare monthly and annual financial statements with bookkeeper/accountant and auditor.</li><li>Manage license fee collections, accounts payable/receivables, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Develop annual budgets and monitor performance against forecasts.</li><li>Oversee VFO’s expenditures, revenues, and investments.&nbsp;</li></ul>Governance and Board Support<ul><li>Present management reports, financial statements, and industry updates to the Board.</li><li>Implement board strategic priorities and business plans.</li><li>Advise on staffing, regulatory, legal or other key issues.</li><li>Participate in regulatory hearing, coordinate Board Meetings, and manage Annual General Meetings.</li><li>Assist with Director onboarding and orientation.</li></ul>Human Resources<ul><li>Hire, manage, and evaluate staff; establish performance objectives and compensation.</li><li>Assign responsibilities, oversee training and manage terminations in compliance with regulations.</li><li>Ensure adherence to employment legislation.&nbsp;</li></ul>Communication and Stakeholder Relations<ul><li>Serves as spokesperson with the Chair for routine operational matters.</li><li>Respond to producer inquiries and maintain member communication.</li><li>Represent VFO on industry, government, and committee platforms.</li><li>Oversee communications products and promote the VFO’s image.</li></ul>Planning and Strategic Initiatives<ul><li>Support and facilitate the Board’s strategic planning process.</li><li>Identify industry trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend strategic adjustments.</li><li>Seek grant opportunities aligned with strategic priorities and monitor project implementation.&nbsp;</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage financial operations, payroll, HST filings, and audits.</li><li>Support marketing, funding proposals, promotions, and industry relations. </li><li>Represent VFO at events and support government and association relations.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Post-secondary education in agriculture, business management, or a related field. </li><li>10+ years of senior leadership experience; non-profit management experience an asset. </li><li>Experience in the livestock sector preferred.</li><li>Proven experience in financial planning, budgeting, and administrative management.</li><li>Strong background in government and media relations, with an emphasis on municipal and intergovernmental engagement.</li><li>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and advocacy.</li></ul><h3>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</h3><ul><li>Knowledge of the Canadian and Ontario veal industry and agricultural sector an asset.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, QuickBooks Online; skilled in financial reporting, accounting functions, and audit preparation.</li><li>Strong human resource management skills and experience building and leading high-performing teams.</li><li>Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to delegate effectively and make sound, independent decisions within defined parameters. </li><li>Analytical thinking to assess opportunities aligned with organizational strategy, while identifying potential distractions or misalignments.</li><li>Collaborative mindset with flexibility and humility to support various functions within a small team environment.</li></ul><h3>Working Conditions:</h3><ul><li>Hybrid position based out of the VFO office in Guelph, Ontario.</li><li>Overtime, weekend work, and travel will be required to support special VFO events, such as the Annual General Meeting, seminars, or conferences. </li><li>A valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle is required.</li></ul><h3>Compensation and Benefits:</h3><ul><li>Compensation commensurate with experience.</li><li>Comprehensive health coverage benefits.</li><li>Employer-matched RRSP contributions.</li><li>Expense reimbursement for work-related expenses.</li><li>Generous paid time-off and vacation entitlement.&nbsp;</li></ul><h3>Application Process:</h3><ul><li>Qualified applicants may submit their resume, cover letter, and salary range expectations to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:VFOcareers@culturedhr.com" target="_blank">VFOcareers@culturedhr.com</a>.</li><li>Include “Executive Director Position” in the subject line.</li><li>While we appreciate all applications, only individuals being considered for the next phase of the review process will be contacted.</li></ul>Veal Farmers of Ontario is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). As such, the organization will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@culturedhr.com" target="_blank">info@culturedhr.com</a>.&nbsp;

CulturedHR

Executive Director

Are you a numbers person? Someone who thrives on making sense of data and presenting it to others? Agricorp offers a professional and flexible environment, with generous vacation allowance, benefits including a defined-benefit pension plan, and a commitment to supporting our employees’ individual learning.Agricorp is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance department in the Corporate Services division. Agricorp’s Finance department is a dynamic, professional team responsible for day-to-day financial operation, treasury, investment, budgeting, reporting and financial analysis, contributing overall to Agricorp’s strategic plan. As the Financial Analyst, you will act as a hands-on functional lead responsible for the delivery of specific financial and accounting services.We believe our employees are our greatest strength, which is why we offer:<ul><li>Comprehensive health and dental benefits to keep you and your family well</li><li>Pension plan to support your long-term financial security</li><li>Paid vacation days and sick leave to support your overall well-being</li><li>Work-life balance with supportive leaders who respect your time outside of work</li><li>Opportunities for learning and growth, including mentoring, coaching, and support for professional development</li></ul><h2>The Role</h2>In this role, you will:<ul><li>Manage assigned programs, including understanding all aspects of the program, cash flow management and forecasting, financial reporting and audit, and management reporting and analysis</li><li>Prepare and develop new financial and management reporting, analytical commentary, and ad hoc analysis as required by management and stakeholders</li><li>Research, collaborate and advise on financial and accounting issues</li><li>Investigate operational issues, including coordination and follow up, leading to issue resolution</li><li>Conduct reviews of internal controls and processes, provide recommendations and implement improvements to promote effective and efficient processes</li><li>Oversee financial systems management, recommend improvements and upgrades, and support implementation of new financial and reporting solutions</li><li>Use relationship and knowledge expertise to promote financial understanding across the organization and influence internal and external outcomes</li><li>Participate as a key finance resource on projects to ensure solution development &nbsp;meets Finance department needs, ensuring complete understanding of process implications for new initiatives &nbsp;</li><li>Establish and maintain strong working relationships with appropriate levels of personnel across Agricorp, including management, the senior management team and non-management personnel</li></ul>Job status: Permanent (posting for an existing vacancy)Work status: Full time in officeSalary: $70,757 - $83,243Location: Guelph, Ontario&nbsp;<h2>Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, finance, or equivalent experience</li><li>Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience at the intermediate to senior level</li><li>CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) designation preferred</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Business Solutions, such as Microsoft Office, Dynamics GP, Power BI and IBM Cognos software preferred</li></ul><h2>Key Competencies</h2><ul><li>Technical/professional knowledge – Understands and applies accounting and finance concepts and methodologies</li><li>Attention to detail – Is conscientious, consistent, accurate and thorough</li><li>Analytical thinking – Interprets, links, and analyzes information and situations by breaking them down into component parts and identifying patterns, connections, and underlying issues</li><li>Critical judgement and problem solving – Exercises sound judgement in new situations in the absence of specific guidelines and/or direction</li><li>Creativity and innovation – Demonstrates curiosity, digging for information below the surface; questions conventional methodologies and creates new solutions or approaches to ongoing challenges</li><li>Initiative – Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise</li><li>Achieving personal results – Focuses efforts on managing one’s self to achieve high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards and measures, while managing risk</li><li>Communication – Listens to others and communicates effectively, fostering open communication</li><li>Planning and organizing – Develops, implements and adjusts plans to reach goals, able to multi-tasks and prioritize</li></ul><h2>Background</h2>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 $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we’ve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most.&nbsp;<h2>Apply online</h2>To apply for this position, please go to <a href="http://www.agricorp.com" target="_blank">www.agricorp.com</a> and select Careers. Click on Current Opportunities.Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

Agricorp

Financial Analyst

Position OverviewOrganization:<a href="https://elisplace.org/" target="_blank">Eli’s Place</a>&nbsp;Title:Executive DirectorReports To:The Board of DirectorsTeam:To be hiredLocation:Guelph, Ontario&nbsp; (at the onset likely a minimum 3 days a week)Compensation:$160,000 - $190,000Is This You?We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Executive Director to lead the opening and strategic growth of Eli’s Place, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, client-centred care and outcomes.&nbsp;You are at the point in your career where you are ready for the responsibility and overall accountability of bringing an organization’s vision to life alongside a highly seasoned and&nbsp;<a href="https://elisplace.org/our-team/our-board/" target="_blank">experienced board</a>.You are deeply passionate about the transformative power&nbsp;of long-term residential (~6 months) therapeutic care with supported transition into the community to assist young adults facing severe mental illness. You understand the need and that 1 in 24 adults have serious mental illness and there are families desperately trying to find solutions and institutions to meet escalating needs.&nbsp;You want to be at the forefront of inspiring hope, reducing stigma and raising awareness. You believe in the Eli’s Place model and how it will increase employment and education attainment and reduce crisis interventions, substance abuse and death by suicide.&nbsp;You are great with people and at building relationships. You are comfortable working with senior volunteers and sophisticated stakeholders You understand Board Governance because you’ve (ideally) reported to a Board of Directors or have sat on a board yourself.&nbsp;You have a strong operations background, and you have successfully hired and led diverse and dynamic teams and although you may not have direct experience being a clinical director, you ideally have management experience in the mental health, addictions, rehabilitation, and other residential setting space and understand health policy and legislation.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Does this sound like you? If so, please read on…&nbsp;The Organization Eli’s Place is a new, mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to providing a supportive and therapeutic residential farm-based treatment centre for young adults (ages 18-35) navigating serious mental health challenges. The centre will offer integrated, evidence-based treatment, fostering a community of recovery and well-being.&nbsp;After conducting an in-depth global review of 33 centres, Eli’s Place chose the 108-year-old proven effective model of Gould Farm. Employment rates of the Gould Farm program participants went from 14% at departure to 81%, eighteen months after participation. Only 5% had a re-hospitalization and 100% were in stable housing 36 months after participation.If you haven’t heard already, Eli’s Place is now planning exciting next steps to enable opening! They have reached an agreement with representatives of the Ignatius Jesuit Centre (IJC) to lease their existing residence, just north of Guelph, to define the path forward. Please note Eli’s Place will be a non-denominational/non-religious start-up.&nbsp;Some renovations to the residence will be for clients and to ensure there are dedicated spaces necessary to offer a variety of treatment modalities and to provide a safe and secure environment.&nbsp;Set within a 600-acre conservation area, Eli’s Place clients will find a quiet and nurturing space to begin their healing. Together with some of the IJC staff, Eli’s Place will provide outdoor programming that is rooted in farming, gardening, conservation, trail management and other seasonal activities.This tranquil setting will provide the therapeutic milieu at the heart Eli’s Place model.The Jesuits of Canada have owned this land for over 100 years, cultivating spiritual growth and ecological engagement through programs in land stewardship, education, and community agriculture.Eli’s Place will complement IJC’s longstanding charitable and community-focused work, offering a program within a spiritual — though explicitly non-religious — framework that is central to the mission.Mission StatementEli’s Place will be a rural, residential treatment centre for young adults&nbsp; with serious mental illness focused on promoting sustainable recovery and resilience through the acquisition of life and work skills within a therapeutic community.&nbsp;In addition to our core mission, we are actively engaged in education aimed at raising awareness and understanding of severe mental health challenges within the broader community.The Position The Executive Director will serve as the Chief Executive and operational leader, responsible for bringing the organization's vision to life. This role involves comprehensive oversight of all aspects of the start-up and ongoing operations, including strategic planning, financial management, modification of the existing physical plant (to comply with institutional safety requirements, zoning and codes), program development and implementation, and human resources.Key Accountabilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide visionary and strategic direction to develop, implement, and coordinate the centre's policies, programs, and services.</li><li>Collaborate with the Board of Directors to define long-term goals and objectives, translating strategic priorities into actionable operational plans.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison between the Board, staff, and external stakeholders.</li></ul>Operational &amp; Program Management:<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, supportive, and effective environment for residents and staff.</li><li>Direct the development and evaluation of all residential programs and clinical services, ensuring they align with best practices, trauma-informed care principles, and fostering of&nbsp; the residents’ reintegration into broader social communities.</li><li>Implement quality assurance and risk management policies and programs to ensure the well-being and safety of clients and staff.</li></ul>Financial Management &amp; Fundraising:<ul><li>Develop, monitor, and manage operational budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and organizational sustainability.</li><li>Establish fundraising, including grant writing, major donor engagement, recruitment, as well as building relationships in the communities with health care leaders , and&nbsp; &nbsp;funding organizations at the local, provincial and federal levels.</li><li>Ensure transparent financial reporting and compliance with all accounting and non-profit regulations.</li></ul>Human Resources &amp; Team Leadership:<ul><li>Recruit, hire, train, and oversee a multidisciplinary team of clinical leads, professionals, and support staff.</li><li>Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that supports staff well-being, professional development, and high performance.</li><li>Implement robust performance management processes and clear communication channels to align staff efforts with the organization's mission.</li></ul>Community Relations &amp; Compliance:<ul><li>Ensure strict compliance with all federal, provincial/state, and local regulations, including the Mental Health Act, privacy legislation (e.g., PHIPA), and Occupational Health and Safety Acts.</li><li>Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with community organizations, post-secondary educational institutions, healthcare providers, government agencies, and the public.</li><li>Act as the organization's primary public spokesperson, representing its mission and values to the broader community.</li></ul>The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate will be a passionate advocate for mental health, possessing strong leadership skills and the ability to build effective relationships with staff, the Board, community partners, and funding sources.Education:&nbsp;A minimum of a Master's level degree in a related field (e.g.: Healthcare Administration) is required.Experience:&nbsp;A minimum of ten years progressive management in healthcare (mental health, addictions, rehabilitation, and other residential settings), including supervisory, operational, and financial experience.Skills:<ul><li>Demonstrated strategic thinking and program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li> Complex problem-solving abilities, including conflict resolution, public relations and political astuteness</li><li> Knowledge of community mental health services, including community reintegration </li><li>Ability to coach and mentor the team </li><li>Strong collaborator, with superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills </li><li>Sound judgment and ethical decision-making skills&nbsp;</li></ul>Application InstructionsIn addition to a competitive salary (the hiring range is $160,000-$190,000), Eli’s Place also provides competitive health and wellness benefits.Eli's Place is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. They strive to ensure that all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and have equal opportunities to participate and succeed.Preston Human Capital Group is conducting this search on behalf of Eli’s Place. If you are looking for an outstanding challenge and meet the qualification criteria, we look forward to hearing from you. Please include a cover letter and CV addressed to Cathy Preston and send to <a href="mailto:cathy@phcap.ca" target="_blank">cathy@phcap.ca</a>. The posting closes on February 6, 2026 at 5pm ET.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

3 Full Time Jobs in Guelph, ON, Canada