Financial Protection Programs Specialist - Guelph, Canada - Agricorp

Agricorp

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Guelph, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The
Financial Protection Programs Specialist is a senior technical expert who provides support to the Manager, Underwriting & Account Services and other Agricorp staff to ensure participant compliance in financial protection programs delivered by Agricorp under the Grains Act and the Livestock and Livestock Products Act.

The Role:

The Financial Protection Program Specialist is accountable for conducting inspections, verifying program criteria, and working with program participants (i.e. licensed grain dealers, elevator operators, and livestock dealers) to successfully resolve any program compliance issues.

In this role, you will:

Ensure program participant compliance by conducting complex inspections and/or verifying supporting documents are issued in compliance with legislation; issue directives on noncompliance situations
Address mediumterm needs of producers and licenses by guiding customers through the Grains Act and the Livestock and Livestock Products Act requirements
Liaise between local agricultural industry (producers, suppliers, customer operations, crop consultants, elevators, associations) and Agricorp
Provide input and recommendations to improvements to the grain and beef inspection function, processes and procedures
Maintain industry contacts and professional affiliations to contribute to the grain inspection function and stay abreast of trends and best practices

Job status:
Permanent

Salary:
$65, ,303

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

Location:
Must live in Ontario to perform this role

Qualifications:

Appointment under the Grains Act and Livestock and Livestock Products Act to conduct inspections
Minimum 5 years of experience in grain (e.g. production, handling, marketing and grain grading) and experience in the livestock sales industry
Knowledge of Ontario agronomy and the management and marketing of local crops
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing to diverse groups including clients, and other industry professionals
Experience preparing written reviews to assist the business in making informed decisions
Experience coaching, mentoring or training others
Understanding of financial records an asset
Professional designations(i.e. CCA, CIP or FIIC) an asset
Valid Ontario Driver's license

Key Competencies:

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Critical Judgement, Decision Making & Problem Solving - Uses critical judgement to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risks
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Achieving Quality results - Focuses efforts on managing one's self to achieve high quality results consistent with the organization's standards and measures, while managing risk
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Initiative - Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise
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Analytical thinking - Interprets, links and analyses information and situations by breaking them down into component parts, and identifying patterns, connects and underlying issues
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Networking & Relationship Building - Establishes, sustains and fosters professional contacts to build, enhance and connect networks for work purposes

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.

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