Advertisement #: 24322
Location: Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
Salary: G3 (Agrologist 3) $57,120.00 - $73,983.00 per year (Regular/full-time position)
Closing Date: July 4, 2011

The Business Development Specialist – Organic Marketing acts as the Provincial Specialist in Organic Marketing and is the liaison between the organic industry and government. Using your training in food science or business management, experience developing and delivering marketing programs, knowledge and experience in the food processing industry, as well as strong leadership and communication skills, you will: analyze market trends and industry activities in the organic sector to identify marketing opportunities and support industry efforts to develop strategies for marketing products; coordinate special events for the promotion and marketing of the organic sector; provide advice and develop resources and training on the marketing of organic products; and assist organic businesses in marketing their products through traditional and non-traditional marketing channels.

Requires valid Class 5 driver’s license, access to a vehicle for use on the job, and the ability to travel throughout Manitoba.

For full details on this opportunity, visit http://www.gov.mb.ca/govjobs/

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Advertisement #24322
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Human Resource Services
600-800 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg MB, R3G 0N4
Phone: 204-945-1845
Fax: 204-945-3769
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Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter, resumé and/or application if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.