Key skills
BudgetingCommunicationCollaborationNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
- Serve as a key strategic leader within Manulife Agriculture Services
- Plan, organize, and oversee property operations to maximize return on investment
- Recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams
- Foster a collaborative culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Oversee day-to-day property operations across multiple regions
- Implement strategies that align with stakeholder needs and company objectives
- Drive efficiency initiatives and cost optimization measures
- Develop and manage annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans
- Build strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners
- Lead with a de-risking mindset to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Support major change initiatives such as mergers, system implementations, or restructuring
- Provide regular reports and insights to senior management
Requirements
- Proven experience leading large teams in complex agricultural operations
- Proven ability to build and sustain a positive team culture while delivering operational results
- Established network with market participants (industry boards, associations, processors, crop consultants, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of permanent crop management and marketing
- Exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and conflict resolution
- Highly entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive initiatives to completion
- Advanced financial acumen, including budgeting and cost analysis
- Proficiency in sustainable practices, technology and data-driven decision-making
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel extensively (50+%)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Mental health benefits
- Vision insurance
- Short
- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Adoption/surrogacy benefits
- Wellness benefits
- Employee/family assistance plans
- Retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans)
- Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
- Financial education and counseling resources
- Generous paid time off program including 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time