Program Coordinator, Niche Markets

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Chicken Farmers of Ontario's (CFO) staff-associates are critical to CFO’s success in providing high quality, high impact solutions to Ontario’s chicken farmers, industry value chain stakeholders and Ontario consumers.

The Ontario chicken industry is one of the most successful supply managed industries in the country and accounts for over $5.0 billion in overall economic activity in the province.

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CFO is leading positive change and building value as Canada’s premier provider of trusted, family
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Program Coordinator, Niche Markets

Reporting to the Manager, Niche Markets, the Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO) Program Coordinator, Niche Markets serves the Specialty Breeds, Kosher, Organic, Artisanal, Local Niche and Family Food Growers.

**Key Accountabilities**

Develop and maintain Specialty production data including grower and processor volumes, compare with sales data and derive insights for allotment guidance
- Administer Specialty annual allotment, CFC allotment, reconciliation and SAP requirements
- Properly document all required documentation in different platforms (CRM, SharePoint) Maintain and clean program/business unit specific data set and renew/update as needed
- Administers programs dynamics including CFO connects portal, farmer-member profiles (maintain and update as needed); support CFO connects inquiries as needed
- Coordinate in CFC request including audits and monthly reports

Farmer Business Services: The role requires contact with farmers providing assistance with their business with CFO and will be responsible for a variety of analytical, administrative duties.
- Provide customer support to growers, broker dealers & processors, properly document and update processes to ensure it is user friendly and provide training when needed
- Complete and submit farmer forms including flock placement, vaccine/medication, marketing information, flock information reporting forms and feed data
- Proactively manage farmer’s reporting requirements and deadlines to ensure timely completion and to avoid any associated penalties
- Collaborate with technical staff and clients to establish goals and objectives for system improvements and upgrades.

**Qualification required**
- University degree in Business Administration. Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in a business administration with sales and marketing knowledge.
- Sound understanding of business administration and data analysis, ability to use analytical tools and statistical methods for forecasting and gaining insights
- Ability to discern relevant information to make effective and timely decisions regarding stakeholder inquiries
- Proven ability to work independently, take initiatives and prioritize among competing agendas
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others as needed and focus on ‘what contribution can I make’ to help the team achieve. Has a can-do approach and participate actively in the group’s activities to help foster a positive team environment
- Ability to take personal ownership and responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work commitments. Follow organizational guidelines and ensure required results are achieved.
- Ability to work with use of technology within the organization, utilizing standard tools as well as those required in Niche area(s).
- Advanced MS office app - primarily Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
- Experience with SAP CRM
- Power BI and Power Automate considered an asset

**NATURE AND SCOPE**:

- Interpersonal Skills: internally, communicates/collaborate with various departments to complete deliverables effectively; externally, maintain a professional relationship with different stakeholders including farmers, processors, hatcheries, and broker dealers, among other stakeholders.
- Physical and Sensory Demands: Moderate demands typical of a position operating within an office environment.
- Working Environment: Exposed to stress and pressure associated with delivering an increase in sector growth and understanding decision impact across business functions within regulatory framework

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work fro