Cooperation Advisor

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, animal or plant science, general agricultural or agroeconomic options.
Member of the Ordre des Agronomes du Québec or committed to adhere within 6 months.
Knowledge of the dairy cattle industry and dairy production.
Effective and quality communication and interpersonal skills.
Capacity to work in various contexts: autonomously and collaboratively.
Ability to travel between the various sectors with occasional overnight stays.
Willingness to adapt to extended working hours, as needed.
Bilingual, English and French, spoken and written.
Proficient in the use of computer tools, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ease of learning new software.

Organize, coordinate and lead knowledge transfer opportunities and facilitators’, regional or other members’ meetings on Agropur’s activities or industry updates.
Support the member in their efforts to deliver quality milk.
Monitor the improvement of milk quality on the farm arising from the milk marketing agreements and/or policies implemented by Agropur.
Follow-up on non-compliant milk quality test results with members, in accordance with the milk quality intervention protocol on the farm.
Provide members with the necessary explanations regarding the Cooperative’s By-Laws and Policy.
Collect duly completed membership application forms and member reimbursement requests and forward them to the head office for examination.
Inform and encourage members to implement animal welfare and sustainable development best practices in accordance with Codes, standards, policies and other Agropur or industry programs (ex: proAction).
Collaborate with various committees with a purpose to offer a diverse and quality service offering.
Stay on the lookout for elements of the dairy industry that can have an impact on the members of the Cooperative.

No preferred qualifications provided.