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November 16, 2017 – Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, Quebec – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)

Lamb meat and mutton are increasingly popular food choices among Canadians, creating better business opportunities for sheep producers and the agricultural sector as a whole. The Government of Canada provides leading support for science and innovation in order to increase business profitability, enhance industry competitiveness, and foster growth and the creation of good, well-paying jobs.

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Hiring:  General Manager of the Canadian Sheep Breeders’ Association (CSBA)

Reporting directly to the President, the General Manager is responsible for carrying out the affairs of the CSBA.  The CSBA is a national non-profit association of over 1200 breeders of purebred sheep across Canada. Operated by 11 directors who are elected by the membership, the CSBA is dedicated to working on behalf of sheep breeders across the country. Recent CSBA activities include genetic evaluation, the annual, national All Canada Sheep Classic show and sale, health program development, national and international market promotion and policy development. 

This flexible, home-based, part-time position can be based anywhere in Canada and is offered initially with a contract for 2 years, with the possibility of extension after that term. For the full job description and application process, please visit the CSBA’s website at www.sheepbreeders.ca.