Field Staff Supervisor - Filled (ID: 2478)

Scope:

Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) is seeking a Supervisor of Field Staff to join the Operations department. Under the supervision of the Field Operations Manager, the Supervisor of Field Staff is responsible for the supervision and coordination of ten remote Field Inspectors and is the primary liaison between EFC’s national office and EFC’s Field Inspectors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational Tasks

• Ensure accurate delivery of EFC policies and on-farm programs
• Responsible for the day to day executive of Field Inspector activities, on-farm programs and EFC policies
• Complete various administrative tasks including maintaining records, processing expenses, filing, etc.
• Assist in the planning and organizing of semi-annual Field Inspector seminars
• Provide content and support for Board and Committee meetings
• Perform simple mathematical calculations for the administration and compensation of EFC flock management programs

People Supervision

• Supervise, direct and coordinate Field Operations Unit staff
• Coordinate activities and schedule of field staff
• Mentor and train staff in audit practices and education programs
• Maintain time off requests

Qualifications/Skills:

• Supervisory skills, including maintaining communication, working relationships, and monitoring work performance of remote staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills for proofing written documents and writing detailed procedures for programs
• Strong communication skills, ability to interact effectively with a variety of stakeholders and work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion, confidentiality and diplomacy
• Strong computer skills with the ability to work with various software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office and other business applications)

Education and Experience:

• Minimum: 2 – 3 years of College education or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role. Remote supervision an asset
• Experience in agricultural industry considered an asset

Now in its fifth decade as one of Canada’s leading agriculture organizations, Egg Farmers of Canada manages the national egg supply and promotes egg consumption while representing the interests of regulated egg producers from coast to coast. We are very proud to announce that Egg Farmers of Canada has just been acknowledged at one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2014 and we have again been selected as one of the National Capital Region’s Top employers for 2017!

EFC provides challenging opportunities and competitive rewards. Please follow the link to submit your application: https://eggfarmersofcanada.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=3