Chief Executive Officer

  • Brantford
  • Holstein Canada

Holstein Canada - Career Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer

Holstein Canada is a member-owned and directed association based in Brantford, Ontario. Established in 1901, and with a strong membership base stretching from coast to coast, its vision is to have engaged producers, with profitable, healthy herds, in a dynamic industry. To achieve this vision, Holstein Canada provides consolidated services and programs that meet the diverse needs of producers, contributes to the management of breed-related data, and plays a leadership role in the industry, to create alignment or partnerships. With 9,000 members, a staff of 80, and a budget of $12 million, Holstein Canada carries a rich tradition and is readying itself for the future.

Reporting directly to Holstein Canada’s Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for the execution of the most recent strategic plan and for the overall health and performance of the organization. The CEO will tackle key organizational priorities such as: The improvement of current services in response to member and producer feedback; The expansion of services and programs to other dairy breeds, in Canada and in other countries; The development of partnerships with other organizations to provide new products or services where needed. The CEO will work on these strategic objectives while working within an associative framework and a service-oriented culture, where the viability of the organization and its success are measured by how Holstein Canada enables the success of its stakeholders. On a day-to-day basis, being the CEO of Holstein Canada means balancing three areas of responsibilities: Maintaining open communication and cultivating relationships with members, producers and the dairy industry; Overseeing the operations of the organization; And liaising with the Board of Directors.

At this time in the history of Holstein Canada, the CEO will succeed by bringing a demonstrated ability to: Salary : $150,000.00-$170,000.00 per year

Benefits :

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flextime
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Store discount
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program
  • Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in BRANTFORD, ON