Executive Director, Fruit and Vegetable Growers | Directrice générale ou directeur général, Les Producteurs de fruits

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Established in 1922, the Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is an Ottawa-based, voluntary, not-for-profit national association that represents the voices of fruit and vegetable growers across Canada. The FVGC advocates for the fresh produce sector, championing significant issues to promote healthy, safe, and sustainable food. Committed to industry growth and success, the FVGC plays a pivotal role in advancing the interests of its members, advocating for issues around labour, crop protection, environment, trade, etc.

Reporting to the President, the Executive Director (ED) will execute a bold and compelling vision that drives the growth of the Canadian fruit and vegetable sector. A clear communicator, the ED will lead a team of 10 staff and steward a budget of approximately $1.5 million dollars, while aligning the diverse membership on key priorities for the association. The new ED will craft a government relations strategy, spearheading initiatives that solidify FVGC’s position as the primary authority on key policy and regulatory issues concerning the sector.

The ED will cultivate a collaborative, high-performing work environment to achieve the organization's mission.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader who seamlessly blends advocacy, strategic planning prowess, and financial acumen. With a proven track record in taking charge, this individual has elevated organizational profiles, fostered member engagement, and spearheaded initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Their strategic foresight has been instrumental in navigating the complexities of the agricultural landscape, driving growth, and ensuring sustainable practices.

Furthermore, they excel in cultivating a cohesive office culture, instilling morale, and empowering staff through effective leadership. With their multifaceted expertise, this candidate is poised to steer the company towards innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled success for the agricultural sector. Proficiency in both English and French is strongly preferred.

This opportunity is structured as a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our

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Les Producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada (PFLC) sont une association nationale bénévole à but non lucratif, fondée en 1922 et basée à Ottawa, qui représente les intérêts des producteurs de fruits et légumes de tout le Canada. Les PFLC défendent les intérêts du secteur des produits frais et soutiennent des enjeux importants en promouvant des aliments sains, sûrs et durables.

Engagés à l’égard de la croissance et du succès de l’industrie, les PFLC jouent un rôle essentiel dans la promotion des intérêts de leurs membres, en prenant fait et cause pour eux relativement aux questions de main-d’œuvre, de protection des cultures, d’environnement, de commerce, etc.

Sous l’autorité du président, la directrice générale ou le directeur général concrétisera une vision audacieuse et convaincante qui stimulera la croissance du secteur canadien des fruits et légumes. Soucieuse d’établir une bonne communication, la personne titulaire du poste dirigera une équipe de 10 personnes et gérera un budget d’environ un 1,5 million de dollars, tout en ralliant les divers membres aux grandes priorités de l’association.

Elle élaborera une stratégie de relations gouvernementales et pilotera des initiatives visant à consolider la position des PFLC en tant que principale autorité en ce…