Agriculture Specialist

4 months ago

Edmonton, Canada Edmonton EXPO Centre Full time

About the Position

The Community Initiatives and Agriculture team is looking for a Temporary Agriculture Specialist (12-18 month contract). The Agriculture Specialist will have extensive experience and knowledge of the various sectors within the agriculture industry. This includes both small and large livestock production, animal care best practices, forage and cropping, food production, the value-add chain as well as the various agriculture businesses that support the industry. 

This knowledge will serve the Agriculture Specialist well as they develop, implement and coordinate an array of agricultural programs and experiences that not only connect urban and rural communities, but also supports the business of agriculture in an authentic manner. Key responsibilities will be delivering agriculture experiences at KDays, Farmfair International and supporting the Canadian Finals Rodeo. 

The Agriculture Specialist will positively influence decisions and outcomes by sharing agriculture knowledge, seeking agriculture options from their network, and problem-solving. This position requires an individual that is resilient, composed and can help bridge the values of the farm, with the values of Explore Edmonton. 

The successful candidate will have the following:

Post-secondary education in agriculture, business or event management. 4 years experience agriculture programming with knowledge of the agriculture industry. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, work in collaboration. Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task.Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite and previous experience with ShoWorks.

About Us

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

The Community Initiatives and Agriculture team is the arm of Explore Edmonton Corporation that stewards legacy events like KDays, Canadian Finals Rodeo and Farmfair International. We are also a team of urban agriculture enthusiasts that continue to make an impact with projects and programs geared to education, community partnerships, and sustainability. 

There is no better example of our work in the community to connect people to food and farming within the city limits than at the Explore Edmonton Urban Farm, and no better way to show our commitment to the quality of life of Edmontonians than through the events that our teams support.

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