Recruitment posting
Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council
Competition #: 744
Ministry : Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development
Opening Date : 2022/01/25
closing Date : 2022/03/08
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 AFRED is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a member of the Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council (Marketing Council). There are 3 member positions available on the Board of Directors.
Marketing Council supports the establishment and operation of Alberta’s 20 agricultural Marketing Boards and Commissions, and advises the Minister on related matters.
Marketing Council facilitates the development and implementation of regulatory and governance frameworks, champions leadership and board governance development, and provides policy advice in support of Alberta’s agricultural industry.
Members of Marketing Council support the Minister of AFRED through providing regulatory oversight and facilitating effective governance and leadership for the agricultural Marketing Boards and Commissions in the province.
Marketing Council members are appointed by Order in Council for a three-year term with a maximum of two terms.
Members of Marketing Council are proven leaders with extensive experience in the primary production, marketing or processing sectors of the agricultural industry, and possess in-depth knowledge of related governance issues. Specifically, Marketing Council is seeking members with experience and expertise in the livestock/crop industries and also in supply-managed sectors, including knowledge of provincial and national agricultural policy and regulations.
Excellent communication, collaboration and facilitation skills and a passion for building effective relationships, complemented by experience working with boards of directors, industry stakeholders and government are key for success in the role.
All Members, except the Department Representative, are paid an honoraria and travel expenses 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
Up to 4 hours inclusive (half day) $164
Over 4 hours and up to 8 hours inclusive (regular day) $290
Over 8 hours (extended day) $427
In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download the biography form.
Once the forms are completed, save them to your PC. When you click on submit application, you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop or upload your completed biography form and others requested into the ‘Drop files below or click to upload’ section.
For more information about the position, please contact:
Brent McEwan, General Manager, Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council 305 J.G. O’Donoghue Building, 7000-113 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6
E-mail: Brent.McEwan@gov.ab.ca
Phone: (780) 644-1507.
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position 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, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.
Provide a short 4 line biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should include your name, current work experience, board/committee experience and relevant education. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.
Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. 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 next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
The personal information in ePAAS is collected pursuant to section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be used to administer and manage recruitment for current and future public agency appointment opportunities. Questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, may be directed to the Public Agency Secretariat, Public Service Commission, 12th Floor 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 - 108 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S7 or by calling 780-644-3060. Applicants will be required to identify any real or perceived conflicts of interest and may be required to undergo additional screening.
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.