{"id":6395,"date":"2026-02-11T14:28:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewfarm.ca\/?page_id=6395"},"modified":"2026-08-14T07:07:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:07:51","slug":"career-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thenewfarm.ca\/index.php\/career-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><section data-bb-version=\"5.6.4\" id=\"bt_bb_section6a8181390515e\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200\"  data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.6.4\" class=\"bt_bb_row_wrapper\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_row bt_bb_negative_margin_none\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_negative_margin_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}}\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.6.4\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.6.4\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_large bt_bb_bottom_spacing_none bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_large&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;large&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.6.4\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Every day the team at The New Farm Centre works hard to advance regenerative agriculture that contributes to a stronger food system and healthy, connected communities. This doesn&#8217;t happen by chance &#8211; it takes dedication, talent, focus and a strong desire to improve human and planetary health&#8230; and we seek joy as we do it!\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Statement of Our Values<\/b><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Hope + Joy<\/em>\u00a0 &#8211; Work toward regeneration of nature and community and have fun through the process.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Community<\/em> &#8211; Center equity and justice in our work and make our work and our space accessible to many different audiences.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Integrity<\/em> &#8211; Make evidence-based recommendations and be honest about uncertainty.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Tenacity<\/em> &#8211; Be fearless in our pursuit of climate action and climate justice. Do not let fear hold us back from bold action.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re excited to welcome new people to The New Farm Centre! Follow us at @thenewfarm and stay connected to hear about this and future opportunities to join our team.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-bb-version=\"5.6.4\" class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2 bt_bb_border_style_none bt_bb_top_spacing_medium bt_bb_bottom_spacing_none bt_bb_border_thickness_1 bt_bb_icon_size_normal bt_bb_text_size_normal bt_bb_separator_v2_without_content\" data-bt-override-class=\"{&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_top_spacing_medium&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_bottom_spacing_none&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;none&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_border_thickness_1&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_icon_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_text_size_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_text_size_normal&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;},&quot;bt_bb_animation_&quot;:{&quot;current_class&quot;:&quot;bt_bb_animation_no_animation&quot;,&quot;def&quot;:&quot;no_animation&quot;}}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner\"><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_before\"><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_content\"><span  data-ico-=\"\" class=\"bt_bb_icon_holder\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_separator_v2_inner_after\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- cell_inner --><\/div><!-- cell --><\/div><!-- port --><\/section><section data-bb-version=\"5.6.4\" id=\"bt_bb_section6a818139053f0\" class=\"bt_bb_section bt_bb_layout_boxed_1200\"  data-bt-override-class=\"null\"><div class=\"bt_bb_port\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell\"><div class=\"bt_bb_cell_inner\"><div class=\"bt_bb_row_wrapper\"><div  class=\"bt_bb_row\"  data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.6.4\"  class=\"bt_bb_column col-xxl-12 col-xl-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12 bt_bb_vertical_align_top bt_bb_align_left bt_bb_padding_normal\" style=\"; --column-width:12;\" data-width=\"12\" data-bt-override-class=\"{}\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content\"><div class=\"bt_bb_column_content_inner\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.6\" class=\"bt_bb_accordion bt_bb_style_simple bt_bb_shape_rounded\" data-closed=closed><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item\"><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title\"><span class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_title_inner\">Director of Operations<\/span><span class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_trigger\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"bt_bb_accordion_item_content\"><div data-bb-version=\"5.9.6\"  class=\"bt_bb_text\" >\n<h6><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Areas of work:<\/strong> Finance, HR, Administration, Board Governance, Fundraising, Risk Management, Leadership<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Farm Centre is a registered charity dedicated to demonstrating and advocating for a regenerative farming system that mitigates climate change, fosters healthy ecosystems and communities, and improves farmer livelihoods. We are first and foremost a working farm. In addition to growing regenerative organic certified vegetables and raising livestock, we operate experiential education programs, donate the majority of the food grown on the farm to a network of good food organizations, partner with farmers and landowners in our area to promote regenerative practices, and work on policy initiatives to spread regenerative agriculture across Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Farm Centre seeks a passionate and detail-oriented finance and HR leader with an appetite for growth and innovation. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Operations will play a key role in building the regenerative food movement by developing our impactful and high-performing organization. The Director of Operations will lead the Centre\u2019s financial strategy and will manage a $3.6 million annual operating budget. They will lead a human resources approach centred on collective leadership and a culture of belonging for our extremely mission-driven team \u2013 ten permanent and eight seasonal staff with diverse job responsibilities. The Director of Operations will also oversee risk management, provide board governance support, and oversee the management of several beautiful and functional facilities on our farm, from our commercial kitchen and state-of-the-art convening space to our wash-pack facility and barn. The Director of Operations will also lead significant infrastructure development over the next few years. This person will play a key role in ensuring that our growing organization is resilient and sustainable, is in compliance with regulatory requirements, and is a top-tier employer and steward of charitable resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Finance and Admin:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead budgeting and financial management, including budget development and oversight, cash flow and investment management, financial reporting, and risk management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In collaboration with the rest of the senior leadership team, lead strategy and target-setting for revenue generating enterprises, including events and farm sales.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide financial analysis related to fundraising and revenue-generating programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identify key financial needs, create financial projections, and report on financial performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support the Executive Director in fundraising strategy and implementation, including the development of a major capital campaign.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversee annual tax audit and regulatory compliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure the organization has the necessary insurance and administrative support to accomplish its mission.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>HR:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversee strategy and implementation of recruitmentment and hiring processes, performance review processes, and employee engagement initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supervise administration of employee benefits, including health and pension \/ GRSP benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead strategy for Health &amp; Safety and risk management initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Information Technology:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure appropriate and effective hardware, software, and cyber security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage necessary software licenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure effective document management across the organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Facilities and Infrastructure Oversight:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oversee proper management of existing and developing facilities and convening operations, including events, professional kitchen space, farm worker housing, farm house, and farm infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead operations needs for new infrastructure development, including the design and build of a state-of-the-art convening centre on site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Board Governance:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lead financial reporting to the board, including presentations at board meetings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop appropriate Board governance materials and necessary policies and procedures as needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure board support with materials, agendas and minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Risk Management:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluate and mitigate organizational risks, developing and implementing appropriate risk management strategies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Leadership:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage direct reports, including the Operations Manager and Events Manager.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in strategic decision-making for the organization as one of four members of the senior leadership team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinate effective communication across the organization to ensure clarity, information sharing and adequate support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Decision Making\/Accountability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Makes critical decisions related to organizational strategies, resource allocation, and policy implementation. Accountable for the overall performance and success of the functions under their supervision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contacts\/Interpersonal Skills:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Engages with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, board members, donors, government officials, and community representatives. Requires exceptional communication and negotiation skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Supervision Received:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reports to the Executive Director. Receives general guidance and direction regarding organizational goals and objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Supervision Exercised:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provides direct supervision, mentorship, and performance management to the Operations Manager and Events Manager. May indirectly oversee a number of staff members across various departments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Working Environment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Primarily office-based work, with regular in-person attendance at meetings or events and occasional travel. Exposure to high-pressure situations and the need to manage competing priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Qualifications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in a finance and HR leadership role within a similar organization or industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passion for our mission and appetite for innovation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience building and developing a new and high-impact organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert knowledge of management principles, financial management, and human resources, including relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards in the charitable sector.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrated experience in creating cultures of belonging and building collective leadership.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proven track record of achieving organizational goals and driving results.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assets:\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience in non-profit fundraising is a significant asset<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience overseeing events and facilities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience in non-profit board governance, including policy development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education and\/or advanced degree in a relevant field of study\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge of food and agricultural systems and\/or the environment, experience in mission-driven food and agriculture or environmental work<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t meet every qualification we\u2019ve outlined, but this role excites and interests you, we would still love to hear from you. Ability to work legally in Canada is a requirement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Position Details:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a full-time permanent staff position for 40 hours per week starting in October \/ November.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Hybrid. This role will require both remote (from a home office) and in-person work at our farm and centre near Creemore, ON. The Director of Operations will need to be available in-person at least twice a week from May to October, and once per week November to April. This role will require some evening and weekend in-person work for special events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compensation: $115,000 to $145,000 annual salary range, with compensation to be commensurate with experience. Excellent extended health and dental benefits, matching pension contributions in a defined benefit pension plan, and four weeks paid vacation plus a two week winter shutdown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Apply:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Please submit your resume and a cover letter in an email with the subject line: Director of Operations Application to <\/b><a href=\"mailto:operations@thenewfarm.ca\"><b>operations@thenewfarm.ca<\/b><\/a><b> by September 11, 2026 at 9am EST.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. In your cover letter, please tell us a little bit about your story and why you are a great fit for this role, at this time, and at this organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>No phone calls or in person applications please.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you require accommodation for the job application process, please contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:operations@thenewfarm.ca\"><b>operations@thenewfarm.ca<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New Farm Centre is working to create belonging, equity, and justice in our organization and work. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, LGBTQIA2S+ and persons with disabilities and strive to create an inclusive workplace. 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