The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association promotes sustainable farming practices through education, stewardship programs, and strong community engagement across Ontario's agricultural sectors.
Guelph, ON, Canada
The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) facilitates responsible economic management of soil, water, air and crops through development and communication of innovative farming practices. Founded in 1939, OSCIA is a unique non-profit farm organization. Our dedicated membership represents virtually all commodity groups across the province. Strategic Directions: 1. Producer Awareness 2. Development and Delivery of Stewardship Programs 3. Local Association Development 4. Strategic Alliances and Addressing Consumer Concerns The association is represented by more than 50 local county and district branches across the province and is a significant presence in all the major agricultural areas of Ontario. OSCIA is committed to four strategic directions: producer education, local association development, program delivery and consumer outreach. OSCIA is a member of AGCare, Agricultural Adaptation Council, Canadian Chestnut Council, Ontario Agri-Food Education, Ontario Agri-food Technologies, Ontario Forage Council, and the Soil Conservation Council of Canada.
Hybrid · Guelph
The Programs Analyst supports the delivery of cost-share and educational programs by processing applications, managing program data, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. This role also provides professional customer service to Ontario farmers and ensures accurate reporting and compliance with program requirements.
Hybrid · Guelph
The Senior Manager of Program Operations oversees the operational delivery and management of agricultural and environmental programs to ensure efficiency and compliance with funding agreements. This role involves supervising staff, managing budgets, and liaising with government administrators and agricultural partners.
Hybrid · Guelph
The role serves as the central coordinator for the Living Lab – Ontario program, managing relationships between government, academic, and industry stakeholders. Key duties include tracking deliverables, overseeing budgets, facilitating governance meetings, and supporting the transfer of research outcomes to farmers.
On-site
The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is a unique not-for-profit farm organization whose diverse membership has a significant presence across Ontario agriculture and all major commodity sectors. OSCIA’s mission is to facilitate responsible economic management of soil, water, air, and crops through the development and communication of innovative farming practices. The Department of Research and Knowledge Transfer supports this mission through the delivery of applied, on-farm research initiatives that evaluate practical beneficial management practices (BMPs) under…
