Posting Title- STO-RE 27R - Agri-Innovation Specialist- Position Classification- Scientific/Tech Off R27 - Res- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
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- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $83,071.72 - $94,752.42 annually- Close Date- 4/14/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Agriculture and Food- Ministry Branch / Division- Food and Beverage Branch- Job SummaryThe Agri-Innovation Specialist supports the design and implementation of value-added food processing sector projects, programs, services, and policies. The Agri-Innovation Specialist works to foster partnerships across government, the agriculture, food and seafood sector, and other public and private supply chain stakeholders to develop demand-driven business opportunities, accelerate the pace of B.C. food innovation and competitiveness, and deliver services that increase B.C. foods in domestic markets and beyond.

The position facilitates innovative product opportunities, technologies and processes that enhance economic growth, productivity and competitiveness across B.C.

**Job Requirements**:

- A post-graduate degree in a related discipline (agriculture, business, etc.) and a minimum of one year of experience and/or training working in a field of agriculture, value-added food production/processing (pre/post-farm gate), or the food supply chain; OR
- A degree in a related discipline (agriculture, business, etc.) and a minimum of three years experience and/or training working in a field of agriculture, value-added food production/processing (pre/post-farm gate), or the food supply chain; OR An equivalent combination of a minimum of seven years education, training and/or related experience may be considered.A minimum of two years' experience in each of the following:

- Working with stakeholders, developing partnerships, and/or building business relationships.
- Identifying, developing, and managing complex projects or services.
- Gathering, synthesizing, evaluating, and/or interpreting information from diverse sources. Contract management.Preference may be given to applicants with any one or more of the following:

- Experience with school food programs and/or initiatives.
- Experience with public institutional food services, such as health care, post-secondary, K-12 schools and/or supply chain businesses like group purchase organizations, distributors, or brokers.
- Experience with local food purchasing and/or local food value chain development initiatives.
- Experience with technology product management (ex. managing development and/or design and/or delivery of technology tools, using user-centered principles) and/or technology product marketing.

Provisos/Willingness Statements:

- Valid BC Driver’s Licence or equivalent within 6 months of beginning position. Willingness to travel**About this Position**:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
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**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO** - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Questionnaire: YES** - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
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