Director of Research

1 week ago

Guelph, Canada Livestock Research Innovation Corporation Full time

Since 2012, at Livestock Research Innovation Corporation, we are creating a robust future for the livestock value chain. LRIC is focused on driving innovation in Ontario’s livestock sector.

We are seeking a **Director of Research **to join our small team of dedicated employees.

The **Director of Research **will lead LRIC’s efforts in working with members, government, and academia toward relevant and impactful research efforts in Ontario Livestock.

**What we Offer**:

- Competitive compensation
- Work from home
- Exciting and challenging work for a proud Canadian employer
- An awesome small team of dedicated individuals
- The opportunity to truly make a difference in support of the livestock community

**Responsibilities**:

- Conduct proposal reviews and participate in review panels
- Research topics of interest to LRIC members and emerging research results related to on farm adoption
- Liaise with researchers at various provincial, national, and international academic institutions
- Prepare materials to bring research results to livestock producers in an understandable and relevant, timely manner
- Explore various research funding streams and link relevant stakeholders to projects
- Work with LRIC’s International Research Advisory committee as they explore internationally proven means of improving the innovation cycle
- Work with the CEO to develop an annual work plan
- Create summaries of research topics of relevance to Ontario Livestock
- Create topic summaries in member driven research priority areas
- Develop and present materials to LRIC members on topics of interest
- Facilitate research priority setting sessions with LRIC members
- Other related duties as required

**Background**:

- Related work experience in the livestock industry required
- Deep understanding of Ontario/Canadian research ecosystem required
- A strong industry network is a definite asset
- Work experience in applied research is an asset
- A related post graduate degree, or similar in education and experience required
- Proven ability to collaborate between industry and academia
- Strong analytical skills are required
- Good written and verbal communication skills required
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude and willing to work hard to leave all members with a positive experience
- Adaptable to emerging and shifting priorities
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a small team

**No Agencies Please**

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Guelph, ON N1H 6J2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- livestock industry work: 3 years (preferred)
- research based work: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON N1H 6J2

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