CBBC seeks Executive Director

Position Profile Executive Director The Canadian Beef Breeds Council is currently recruiting for the position of Executive Director. The primary responsibility of the Executive Director (ED) is to ensure the direction, coordination, administration and development of the structure, people and systems of the CBBC according to established policies, procedures and guidelines as set out by the governing bodies, and the mission, philosophy and vision of the Board of Directors and its stakeholders. This position requires a visionary leader, capable of seizing and synthesizing the issues and the opportunities of the Canadian purebred beef cattle industry at every level of the beef value chain, from producer and breed associations to national and international markets. The successful candidate will: Provide overall vision and direction. • Continuously identify and pursue opportunities for funding as relates to preservation, optimization and promotion of purebred cattle genetics • Keep up to date with developments in the industry that may impact members and stakeholders • Ensure the presence, visibility and appropriate representation of the CBBC at local, national and international events Develop and manage the CBBC team. • Supervise, communicate and work effectively with CBBC staff to insure quality provision of a core of member services as well as effective and consistent communications with the membership and producers • Ensure prompt and efficient implementation of Board and Committee decisions • Promote a culture of cooperation and collaboration, encourage good performance and reward productivity • Understand, interpret and implement all pertinent legislation, rules and regulations, codes and standards locally, provincially, nationally and internationally Build synergies across various levels of stakeholders. • Serve as the primary spokesperson of the CBBC, representing the vision and serving as the voice of the purebred cattle genetics industry domestically with industry players and government representatives as well as internationally • Ensure timely relay of relevant industry information between all levels of the Canadian purebred cattle value chain and with other industry stakeholders • Collaborate with industry partners on the commercial side of the Canadian cattle industry to optimize the quality features and market refinement of Canadian beef based on genetic traits of purebred parents and hybrid advantage • Build and maintain good working relations with relevant provincial and federal government departments Identify and vigorously pursue market opportunities. • Design presentations highlighting the Canadian purebred cattle industry and the highlighting the superiority of Canadian cattle genetics in a manner that captures its uniqueness, value and consequence in domestic and targeted international markets • Work with exporters and Government of Canada commercial officers deployed internationally to provide front-line market development for the purebred industry at large, with a focus on CBBC members’ breeds The ED shall report to the CBBC Board of Directors, providing all information and support required by them in the execution of their duties. S/he shall work with the Board of Directors in setting the strategic direction and business plan of the organization by ensuring that performance objectives are clear, attainable and integrated at every level of the organization. The ED shall consistently support Board Committees in the successful pursuit of their mandates, with the goal of providing seamless operational support to the actioning of decisions. The successful candidate will be an ambitious individual with a drive to achieve personal and professional goals. S/he will possess the ability to lead and manage complex information and multi-national projects, especially in the areas of marketing and business development. As an engaging leader, this individual will possess a strong focus on delivering results while building consensus among diverse sets of stakeholders as well as motivating and leading high calibre teams and committees towards the achievement of common goals. S/he will be a superb communicator with 10+ years experience liaising with government officials, understand the decision-making mechanisms of government and demonstrate skill in the cultivation and maintenance of effective networks. The successful candidate shall possess an undergraduate degree and extensive business and industry experience in a field of relevance and preferentially (though not necessarily) emanate from an agricultural background. ---End---