Leader, Portfolio & Projects
About the role
At AFSC, we care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. PEOPLE ARE OUR FOUNDATION. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. CLIENTS ARE OUR FOCUS. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. EXCELLENCE IS OUR ASPIRATION. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is seeking a forward-thinking Leader, Portfolio & Projects to guide the successful delivery of transformative, enterprise-wide initiatives that support Alberta’s vibrant agricultural sector. This pivotal leadership role reports directly to the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer and serves as a strategic partner across the executive and senior management teams.
AFSC is a provincial Crown corporation supporting Alberta’s agriculture sector through innovative lending, insurance, and risk management programs. With deep roots in rural communities, AFSC partners with farmers and agribusinesses to promote stability, growth, and sustainability. Headquartered in Lacombe, AFSC has been a trusted ally to producers since 1938.
As the Leader, Portfolio & Projects, you will build and lead a high-performing team, champion project management excellence, and drive strategic alignment across a complex portfolio of enterprise initiatives. Your mandate is to ensure AFSC’s most critical programs are not only effectively prioritized and resourced but also positioned to deliver lasting value to Alberta’s producers and communities. Working closely with business and digital leaders, you’ll bring clarity, governance, and momentum to projects that shape the future of agri-finance, risk management, and client service.
This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced leader with deep expertise in portfolio and program management, strong financial acumen, and a passion for public service. You bring an enterprise lens and understanding of risk management, complementing your process optimization experience and supported by certifications such as PMP and Lean Six Sigma. You are a natural collaborator, communicator, and visionary who can translate strategy into action and outcomes.
At AFSC, we’re more than a lender or insurer—we’re a trusted partner to Alberta’s producers. Join a purpose-driven team rooted in community, resilience, and innovation, and make your mark on the future of agriculture in Alberta.
To fill this position, AFSC has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online ideally by June 25, 2025, at https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/30463
About AFSC
For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance. At AFSC, we’re proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.
https://afsc.ca/about-afsc/
About Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
At AFSC, we recognize that the key to our success is our people. As a progressive and rapidly changing organization, we continue to develop and nurture our reputation as a great place to work and are always looking for skilled individuals to join our team!
AFSC is proud to be named as one of Canada's Top Employers for 2018, for the ninth year.
For almost 80 years, AFSC has been in the business of helping Albertans achieve prosperity and build successful businesses. With more than 40 offices across Alberta, AFSC delivers income stabilization programs, provides insurance products and offers a range of lending products and services.
For a full description of our products, services and current available positions, visit www.AFSC.ca.
Leader, Portfolio & Projects
About the role
At AFSC, we care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. PEOPLE ARE OUR FOUNDATION. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. CLIENTS ARE OUR FOCUS. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. EXCELLENCE IS OUR ASPIRATION. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) is seeking a forward-thinking Leader, Portfolio & Projects to guide the successful delivery of transformative, enterprise-wide initiatives that support Alberta’s vibrant agricultural sector. This pivotal leadership role reports directly to the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer and serves as a strategic partner across the executive and senior management teams.
AFSC is a provincial Crown corporation supporting Alberta’s agriculture sector through innovative lending, insurance, and risk management programs. With deep roots in rural communities, AFSC partners with farmers and agribusinesses to promote stability, growth, and sustainability. Headquartered in Lacombe, AFSC has been a trusted ally to producers since 1938.
As the Leader, Portfolio & Projects, you will build and lead a high-performing team, champion project management excellence, and drive strategic alignment across a complex portfolio of enterprise initiatives. Your mandate is to ensure AFSC’s most critical programs are not only effectively prioritized and resourced but also positioned to deliver lasting value to Alberta’s producers and communities. Working closely with business and digital leaders, you’ll bring clarity, governance, and momentum to projects that shape the future of agri-finance, risk management, and client service.
This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced leader with deep expertise in portfolio and program management, strong financial acumen, and a passion for public service. You bring an enterprise lens and understanding of risk management, complementing your process optimization experience and supported by certifications such as PMP and Lean Six Sigma. You are a natural collaborator, communicator, and visionary who can translate strategy into action and outcomes.
At AFSC, we’re more than a lender or insurer—we’re a trusted partner to Alberta’s producers. Join a purpose-driven team rooted in community, resilience, and innovation, and make your mark on the future of agriculture in Alberta.
To fill this position, AFSC has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers Berndtson. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online ideally by June 25, 2025, at https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/30463
About AFSC
For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance. At AFSC, we’re proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.
https://afsc.ca/about-afsc/
About Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
At AFSC, we recognize that the key to our success is our people. As a progressive and rapidly changing organization, we continue to develop and nurture our reputation as a great place to work and are always looking for skilled individuals to join our team!
AFSC is proud to be named as one of Canada's Top Employers for 2018, for the ninth year.
For almost 80 years, AFSC has been in the business of helping Albertans achieve prosperity and build successful businesses. With more than 40 offices across Alberta, AFSC delivers income stabilization programs, provides insurance products and offers a range of lending products and services.
For a full description of our products, services and current available positions, visit www.AFSC.ca.