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Présidence-direction générale | Chief Executive Officer, Valacta
Présidence-direction générale | Chief Executive Officer, ValactaOdgers Berndtson • Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
Présidence-direction générale | Chief Executive Officer, Valacta

Présidence-direction générale | Chief Executive Officer, Valacta

Odgers Berndtson • Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

An English text follows

Valacta est un centre d’expertise reconnu en production laitière qui accompagne les producteurs dans l’optimisation de leurs pratiques et la performance de leurs fermes. Présente au Québec et dans les provinces atlantiques, l’organisation contribue à la durabilité et à la prospérité du secteur laitier en créant, mobilisant et transférant le savoir, et en offrant des services d’analyse et de gestion de l’information adaptés aux besoins des producteurs. Comptant près de 300 employés répartis dans l’est du Canada, Valacta figure parmi les 300 plus importantes PME du Québec selon Les Affaires. Son expertise dépasse les frontières du pays et bénéficie d’une reconnaissance internationale dans le secteur laitier. De plus, Valacta collabore étroitement avec Lactanet, organisation issue du partenariat de Valacta et de partenaires nationaux, ainsi qu’avec plusieurs autres acteurs clés de l’industrie laitière, afin de mettre en commun les expertises et d’offrir des services intégrés et innovants aux producteurs laitiers canadiens.

Relevant du conseil d’administration de Valacta, la présidente-directrice générale ou le président-directeur général supervise le développement et la mise en œuvre du plan stratégique, du plan d’action et des ententes de prestation de services de l’organisation. À ce titre, la ou le PDG est responsable de la planification, de l’organisation, de la coordination et du contrôle des différentes activités découlant des objectifs et des politiques approuvées par le conseil d’administration. La personne titulaire du poste de PDG assume également les responsabilités de secrétaire du conseil et représente l’organisation au sein de l’industrie laitière nationale et internationale.

Afin de pouvoir prétendre à ce poste, les qualifications essentielles comprennent, sans s'y limiter, les éléments suivants :

  • Diplôme universitaire en gestion, administration des affaires ou dans un domaine connexe, ou expérience équivalente démontrée en leadership organisationnel.
  • Diplôme en agriculture, considéré comme un atout important pour une compréhension approfondie des réalités du terrain.
  • Solide compréhension des principes de bonne gouvernance, incluant la gestion efficace des conseils d’administration, la reddition de comptes, la transparence, et l’éthique organisationnelle.
  • Bonne connaissance du secteur de la production laitière au Canada, y compris des enjeux économiques, réglementaires et politiques qui influencent l’industrie.
  • Expérience avérée en gestion stratégique, avec un bilan concret de réalisations ayant généré un impact significatif au sein de son organisation ou de son secteur.
  • Capacité à développer une vision stratégique audacieuse, combinée à une approche innovante et créative pour répondre aux enjeux actuels et futurs de l’industrie.
  • Leadership mobilisateur et reconnu, capable de rallier les équipes internes, les partenaires de l’industrie, et les parties prenantes externes autour d’objectifs communs.
  • Excellentes aptitudes en communication, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit, avec la capacité de vulgariser des enjeux complexes pour différents publics.
  • Compétences solides en pensée stratégique, jumelées à une grande maturité émotionnelle, un bon jugement et le courage de prendre des décisions difficiles au besoin.
  • Grande capacité à bâtir des alliances et des relations gagnantes avec des partenaires, principalement avec Lactanet.
  • Maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, à l’oral comme à l’écrit, essentielle pour évoluer efficacement dans un environnement bilingue et interprovincial.

Pour postuler

Valacta s’est associé à la firme de services-conseils en leadership intégrés Odgers pour ce recrutement. Si ce défi vous intéresse, nous vous invitons à soumettre votre candidature ci-dessous dès que possible, idéalement avant le 15 août 2025.

Nous remercions toutes les personnes ayant manifesté leur intérêt. Toutefois, seules celles dont la candidature fera l’objet d’une évaluation plus approfondie seront contactées.

Diversité, équité et inclusion

Valacta souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Conformément à la Loi canadienne sur l’accessibilité (L.C. 2019) et aux normes d’accessibilité provinciales, Odgers et Valacta fourniront, sur demande, des mesures d’accompagnement aux personnes en situation de handicap tout au long du processus de recrutement, de sélection et d’évaluation.

Chez Odgers, nous accordons une grande importance à la diversité, à l’équité, et à l’inclusion dans l’ensemble de nos activités. Afin de mieux évaluer notre capacité à rejoindre un bassin de candidatures aussi large et diversifié que possible, notre équipe DEI vous invite à prendre un moment pour remplir notre

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Valacta is a renowned centre of expertise in dairy production that supports producers in optimizing their practices and farm performance. With a presence in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces, the organization contributes to the sustainability and prosperity of the dairy sector by creating, mobilizing, and transferring knowledge, and by offering analysis and information management services tailored to producers' needs. With nearly 300 employees across eastern Canada, Valacta ranks among the 300 largest SMEs in Quebec according to Les Affaires. Its expertise extends beyond the country's borders and is internationally recognized in the dairy sector. In addition, Valacta works closely with Lactanet, an organization formed through a collaboration between Valacta and national partners, as well as with several other key players in the dairy industry, to pool expertise and offer integrated and innovative services to Canadian dairy producers.

Reporting to Valacta's board of directors, the CEO oversees the development and implementation of the organization's strategic plan, action plan, and service delivery agreements. In this capacity, the CEO is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling the various activities arising from the objectives and policies approved by the board of directors. The CEO also serves as secretary of the board and represents the organization within the national and international dairy industry.

To be eligible for this position, essential qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • University degree in management, business administration, or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience in organizational leadership.
  • Degree in agriculture, considered an important asset for a thorough understanding of the realities in the field.
  • Strong understanding of good governance principles, including effective board management, accountability, transparency, and organizational ethics.
  • Good knowledge of the dairy production sector in Canada, including the economic, regulatory, and political issues that influence the industry.
  • Proven experience in strategic management, with a track record of achievements that have had a significant impact within your organization or sector.
  • Ability to develop a bold strategic vision, combined with an innovative and creative approach to address current and future industry challenges.
  • Motivational and recognized leadership, able to rally internal teams, industry partners, and external stakeholders around common goals.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to explain complex issues to different audiences.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills, combined with emotional maturity, good judgment, and the courage to make difficult decisions when necessary.
  • Strong ability to build alliances and successful relationships with partners, primarily with Lactanet.
  • Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written, essential to thrive in a bilingual and interprovincial environment.

To fill this position, Valacta has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. If you are interested in this challenge, we invite you to submit your application below as soon as possible, ideally before August 15, 2025.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Valacta is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Valacta throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our

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