About the role
Area One Farms is a Canadian agricultural investment group that specializes in real equity partnerships.
We bridge the gap between agriculture and equity by forming stable, long-term joint ventures with quality Canadian farmers to support both financial and operational goals. Through these partnerships, Area One Farms helps adopt farm management practices that improve efficiency, land productivity, and overall profitability. Since 2013, we have partnered with over 55 farms covering over 200,000 acres, representing +$800 million in AUM.
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Toronto-based team. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and underwriting to execution and portfolio management, within a growing real asset platform.
Role Description The Senior Associate will support investment evaluation, deal execution, and ongoing management of farm partnerships, working closely with senior leadership and farm operators. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting financial and operational analysis of farm businesses, building and maintaining financial models, and contributing to due diligence on new partnership opportunities. The role will involve preparing presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders, helping structure joint venture agreements, and monitoring portfolio performance and key metrics. The Senior Associate will also collaborate with farm partners to understand their operational needs, support implementation of improved management practices, and contribute to strategic planning and process improvement at Area One Farms. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Toronto, ON.
Qualifications Strong financial modelling capabilities including valuation and risk assessment. 7-10 years of relevant work experience in investments, private equity, corporate finance, or management consulting, ideally with exposure to agriculture, or real assets. Other backgrounds may be considered for the right applicant. Project management capabilities, attention to detail, great at managing multiple priorities. Relationships are key. Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across the board. Requires an ability to work across diverse groups of data and understand the dynamics of small/medium businesses. Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, agriculture, or a related field; an advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., MBA, CFA) is an asset. High level of integrity, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in agriculture, long-term partnerships, and community-oriented investing. Entrepreneurial mindset
To apply, please include a cover letter that describes why you're interested in working with Area One Farms, and why you think you'd be a good fit.
Thank you for your interest, we will only be contacting qualified applicants.
Not the right fit? Search for Associate jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Area One Farms
Area One Farms is the only Canadian agricultural investment group with a model based on real equity partnerships, enabling farm operators to expand without the burden of fees, rent, or interest payments.
WHAT WE DO Area One Farms bridges the gap between agriculture and equity – helping quality Canadian farmers expand their operations in a stable, committed partnership with investors. Within each equity partnership, we also help farm partners adopt farm management principles and practices that help raise the effectiveness and efficiency of farming operations, increasing their land productivity and overall profitability. We currently have farm partnerships in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. As each farm is unique, we design partnerships as joint ventures to suit and support the financial and operational goals of each operation.
GROWING We know that agricultures true value is found where farmers are involved in the long-term, intergenerational success of their farm. While farmers often want to expand and grow their farm for the next generation, and have the capacity to do so, access to capital often limits the possibility to make this a reality. At Area One Farms we bring growth and this long-term mindset together with a joint venture where farmers are owners. We believe that this ownership drives investment in the success of their business and results in a win-win for all stakeholders. We understand farming because we are farmers ourselves. We understand the pressures, the challenges, the excitement and the long-term impact brought with farm expansion. Let us show you a unique way to expand without undue risk. Our guiding principle in everything we do is that operators should always do better working with Area One Farms than they could on their own.
We do not charge fees, rent, or interest.
Want to learn more? Visit www.areaonefarms.ca for more information.
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About the role
Area One Farms is a Canadian agricultural investment group that specializes in real equity partnerships.
We bridge the gap between agriculture and equity by forming stable, long-term joint ventures with quality Canadian farmers to support both financial and operational goals. Through these partnerships, Area One Farms helps adopt farm management practices that improve efficiency, land productivity, and overall profitability. Since 2013, we have partnered with over 55 farms covering over 200,000 acres, representing +$800 million in AUM.
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Toronto-based team. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and underwriting to execution and portfolio management, within a growing real asset platform.
Role Description The Senior Associate will support investment evaluation, deal execution, and ongoing management of farm partnerships, working closely with senior leadership and farm operators. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting financial and operational analysis of farm businesses, building and maintaining financial models, and contributing to due diligence on new partnership opportunities. The role will involve preparing presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders, helping structure joint venture agreements, and monitoring portfolio performance and key metrics. The Senior Associate will also collaborate with farm partners to understand their operational needs, support implementation of improved management practices, and contribute to strategic planning and process improvement at Area One Farms. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Toronto, ON.
Qualifications Strong financial modelling capabilities including valuation and risk assessment. 7-10 years of relevant work experience in investments, private equity, corporate finance, or management consulting, ideally with exposure to agriculture, or real assets. Other backgrounds may be considered for the right applicant. Project management capabilities, attention to detail, great at managing multiple priorities. Relationships are key. Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across the board. Requires an ability to work across diverse groups of data and understand the dynamics of small/medium businesses. Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, agriculture, or a related field; an advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., MBA, CFA) is an asset. High level of integrity, sound judgment, and a genuine interest in agriculture, long-term partnerships, and community-oriented investing. Entrepreneurial mindset
To apply, please include a cover letter that describes why you're interested in working with Area One Farms, and why you think you'd be a good fit.
Thank you for your interest, we will only be contacting qualified applicants.
Not the right fit? Search for Associate jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Area One Farms
Area One Farms is the only Canadian agricultural investment group with a model based on real equity partnerships, enabling farm operators to expand without the burden of fees, rent, or interest payments.
WHAT WE DO Area One Farms bridges the gap between agriculture and equity – helping quality Canadian farmers expand their operations in a stable, committed partnership with investors. Within each equity partnership, we also help farm partners adopt farm management principles and practices that help raise the effectiveness and efficiency of farming operations, increasing their land productivity and overall profitability. We currently have farm partnerships in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. As each farm is unique, we design partnerships as joint ventures to suit and support the financial and operational goals of each operation.
GROWING We know that agricultures true value is found where farmers are involved in the long-term, intergenerational success of their farm. While farmers often want to expand and grow their farm for the next generation, and have the capacity to do so, access to capital often limits the possibility to make this a reality. At Area One Farms we bring growth and this long-term mindset together with a joint venture where farmers are owners. We believe that this ownership drives investment in the success of their business and results in a win-win for all stakeholders. We understand farming because we are farmers ourselves. We understand the pressures, the challenges, the excitement and the long-term impact brought with farm expansion. Let us show you a unique way to expand without undue risk. Our guiding principle in everything we do is that operators should always do better working with Area One Farms than they could on their own.
We do not charge fees, rent, or interest.
Want to learn more? Visit www.areaonefarms.ca for more information.