• Take ownership of a senior, independent role supporting seed growers across Alberta and British Columbia
• Earn a competitive salary of $85,000–$105,000, plus benefits and a flexible, remote work arrangement
• Join a respected, member-driven agricultural association with strong board support and long-term stability

Alberta–British Columbia Seed Growers (ABCSG) is one of six provincial and branch associations linked to the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association, serving as a key connection between seed growers and the national seed system. The organization focuses on marketing and advocacy for members at local, regional, and national levels, supporting growers who play a significant part in Canada’s pedigreed seed supply. Alberta and British Columbia together account for more than a quarter of the country’s pedigreed seed acres, placing ABCSG at the centre of a highly active agricultural region. Through industry engagement, communications, and grower-focused initiatives, the association supports confidence in seed quality, traceability, and production standards.

For more information, please visit our website: abcseedgrowers.ca

Alberta–British Columbia Seed Growers (ABCSG) is looking for a full-time General Manager based in Alberta. This is a primarily remote role with occasional in-province travel.

Reporting to the ABCSG Board of Directors, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the association, with accountability for governance support, financial administration, member services, and external engagement.

In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating Board activities, overseeing association administration and finances, managing events and communications, and serving as the main point of contact for members, partners, and service providers.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating Board and committee meetings, including preparing materials, minutes, and reports
• Managing governance requirements, compliance obligations, and required filings
• Overseeing bookkeeping, budget tracking, and quarterly financial reporting with external accountants
• Planning and delivering the AGM, member meetings, field days, and other association events
• Managing relationships with contractors, vendors, and third-party service providers
• Maintaining association records, files, and systems within a Microsoft 365 environment
• Responding to member inquiries and supporting day-to-day member services
• Updating the website, coordinating communications, and representing ABCSG at industry and stakeholder meetings

To read the full position description, please click here.

To qualify, you will need 5–10+ years of experience working in an agricultural, association, or not-for-profit environment, with a background in agriculture, business administration, or a related field. A combination of education and practical experience will be considered.

The following are required:

• A valid Class 5 driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability and willingness to travel within Alberta for meetings and events
• Ability to undergo a Criminal Record Check

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience working with a board of directors in a governance setting
• Understanding of Canadian agriculture, ideally within grain or crop production
• Comfort managing bookkeeping, budgets, and financial reporting with external accountants
• Experience planning and coordinating meetings, AGMs, and member events
• Strong administrative skills, including document management and record keeping
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including SharePoint and file management
• Ability to manage basic website updates and member communications

As our ideal candidate, you are organized, approachable, and comfortable working with farmers, board members, and industry partners. You are self-directed and practical, with the judgment to manage a varied workload and the confidence to represent the association in external settings.

This is a hands-on, independent position suited to someone who enjoys variety and takes ownership of their work within a member-driven agricultural organization, with flexibility in how responsibilities are managed and support available through outsourcing or additional resources where appropriate.

Compensation is based on skills and experience, with a competitive annual salary in the range of $85,000–$105,000, along with a range of benefits and flexibility designed to support the sustainability of the role, including:

• Group health benefits package, with ABCSG covering 50% of the premium
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• Primarily remote work arrangement, based in Alberta, with periodic travel for meetings and industry engagement
• Mileage and travel expense reimbursement for work-related travel
• Flexible approach to workload and scope, with openness to adjusted schedules, outsourcing, or additional support based on strengths and experience
• Transition and onboarding support, including an overlap period with the outgoing General Manager and additional resourcing where needed
• Professional development support through access to CSGA resources, industry partners, and role-relevant learning opportunities

If you’re ready to plant your experience in a role with long-term impact for seed growers, we encourage you to apply today!