Recruitment posting
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Competition #: 274
Ministry : Agriculture and Forestry
Opening Date :
closing Date :
Role : Member
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.
The Minister of Agriculture and Forestry is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a member of the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) .
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is a provincial Crown corporation governed by a Board of Directors that provides farmers, agribusinesses and other small businesses loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance. AFSC has provided Alberta farmers with hail insurance for over 75 years, and has grown into a diverse corporation with several core business areas, including crop insurance, livestock price insurance, farm loans, commercial loans and farm income disaster assistance.
The Board is responsible for the governance of AFSC and overseeing the management of AFSC’s business and affairs on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. The Board guides AFSC’s strategic direction, including ensuring broad strategies, overall risk appetite, and policy direction of the government is reflected in AFSC’s business plans. The Board also approves and monitors AFSC’s business plans, operational plan and financial results, evaluates the performance of AFSC’s President, and is ultimately accountable to the Minister. Board members must act honestly and in good faith, leaving aside personal interests to advance the public interest and mandate of AFSC.
AFSC Members are appointed by Ministerial Order for a fixed term of up to three (3) years, with the potential for reappointment based on satisfactory performance, to a maximum of ten (10) years of continuous service.
Members of AFSC are required to have prior Board experience with a for-profit entity, large public committee, crown corporation, or major organization with a governance or advisory board.Familiarity with agriculture in Alberta, issues affecting agriculture, and the role agriculture plays in rural development are essential. A proven track record of success in an agricultural operation, value-added industry, food processing, or commercial enterprise would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of Alberta’s economy, geography and business community and the ability to analyze situations, issues, and solutions from a strategic perspective are critical for success in this role. Members with prior experience at a Canadian bank, regional financial institution or insurance company, or are recognized as a subject matter expert in a related industry such as insurance, financial services, risk management, agribusiness, food-processing or manufacturing are preferred.
All Members are paid an honoraria as prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council in Order in Council 466/2007, Schedule 1, Part A, effective April 1, 2009.
| Honoraria | Member Rate | Chair Rate |
| Up to 4 hours inclusive (half day) | $164 | $219 |
| Over 4 hours and up to 8 hours inclusive (regular day) | $290 | $383 |
| Over 8 hours (extended day) | $427 | $601 |
Per diems and travel expenses will be paid in accordance with AFSC guidelines.
The Board, and any of its Committees, meet at least four times per year at various locations throughout the province, usually Edmonton, Calgary, or Lacombe / Red Deer.
For more information about the position, please contact:
Ingrid Luymes,
Board Secretary / Administrative Assistant Corporate Management
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
5718 56 Avenue
Lacombe, AB T4L 1B1
Email: Ingrid.Luymes@afsc.ca
Phone: (403) 782-8322
Fax: (403) 782-4226
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Director Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements. Online applications are preferred, To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter and any other required documents in your applicant information and click on 'apply.'
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the HR contact provided.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at http://alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
All potential board members will be screened for potential conflicts of interest.
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, public agency and position appointed to, appointment term and remuneration received.