Agricorp is looking for a Regional Specialist in Eastern Ontario with crop expertise to provide senior technical expertise and consultation to Agricorp clients and staff. This opportunity will appeal to those interested in representing Agricorp supporting the entire Eastern Region, while also providing sector and commodity expertise provincially to the Regional Services team in the Program Delivery division.

THE ROLE

The Regional Specialist will provide specialized commodity knowledge to the Regional Services team.  In this role, you will:

• Provide technical expertise, coaching, mentoring, change management and training to a team of Adjusters to support enrolment, underwriting, contract establishment, damage inspection, premium collection and claim adjudication/settlement
• Provide highly specialized knowledge in grains & oilseeds, forage, cover crops, fruit and vegetables to support the inspection of crops/production, investigation and settlement of claims, and completion of audits
• Conduct or participate in inspections and audits, including damage report investigations, seasonal crop inspections, yield claims, acreage and application of losses due to uninsured perils
• Act as a subject matter expert on Grains & Oilseeds and Forage to support program and service delivery and assist in the development of new enhancements & programs
• Support the Manager, Regional Services in providing local information to inform regional planning and reporting, participate in team goal setting, and help to communicate directions and goals to Adjusters
• Participate in Contingency planning as required

Job Status: Permanent Full-Time (posting for an existing vacancy) Salary: $73,912 - $86,955 Work status: Remote home office Location: Majority of work assigned in Eastern Region with some travel across the province

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Agriculture or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in farming or in the agricultural industry with specialization in grains and oilseed crops, forage, cover crops, fruit and vegetables
• Proven experience in coaching, mentoring, change management and training others
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders using influence and authority
• Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) an asset

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Quality Focus– Attends to task at hand to minimize errors and provide consistent delivery of work to the highest possible standard; prior to work being distributed
• Program knowledge– Knows and understands the programs and services provided by Agricorp
• Client focus– Meets the expectations of internal and external customers through establishing effective relationships, gaining trust and respect
• Information gathering– Locates and collects data from appropriate sources and analyzes it to summarize in reporting
• Critical Judgment, Decision Making and Problem Solving - makes the best decision, in a timely manner, based upon a combination of analysis, knowledge, experience and judgement
• Industry Knowledge – Understands how Agricorp fits into the industry, the industry as a whole and the links to related industries

BACKGROUND

Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.

Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm businesses face every day. Our employees are skilled professionals who respond when industry and government need us, manage public funds with great care and integrity, and deliver a quality customer experience.

Agricorp helps grow Ontario agriculture. We underwrite $6-8 billion in risk each year. The agency was established in 1997, and since then we’ve made over $8 billion in payments to farmers when they needed it most. 

APPLY ONLINE

Please advise if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please submit your application for this position by July 10, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.