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The Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission (SMDC) is the only mustard grower commission in Canada. It collects levy on both condiment and industrial type mustards which are grown and sold in SK. The SMDC grower-elected board of directors is responsible for allocating levy funds towards research, communication and market development with the aims to improve yields, decrease input costs, increase demand and create a better overall product which will benefit growers and the mustard value chain.
Mustard 21 Canada Inc. (M21) is the research organization associated with the SMDC and the Canadian Mustard Association (CMA). The CMA is a trade association of interested parties in the mustard value chain including seed growers, traders, processors, and end users. M21 oversees research and development programs for the mustard seed industry in Canada. These programs include research on genetic development, breeding, seed production, crop agronomy, and mustard end uses.
The roles are to:
proactively lead the organizations
oversee and manage the activities of the organizations
act as the spokesperson on behalf of the SMDC/M21 on matters affecting the industry
develop and execute communications and outreach initiatives
manage the finances of the organizations
work towards positioning the organizations as key strategic partners for sustainable dryland prairie agriculture with funders, value chain members and policymakers
seek out and secure research funding opportunities
act as a liaison among M21, the SMDC, the CMA, other private and public sector research and development organizations, and the mustard value chain.
This position will be a part-time role from a home office, likely averaging 3 to 3.5 days per week, depending on research and funding cycles. Flexibility required. Some travel involved. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.
Full job posting at saskmustard.com