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SHEEP EXTENSION SPECIALIST

Full Time, Permanent Position

Location:  Ontario, Canada (hybrid, field-based with provincial travel)

Position Overview

The Sheep Extension Specialist provides technical leadership, knowledge transfer, and extension services to support the growth, sustainability, and competitiveness of Ontario’s sheep industry. Working closely with sheep producers, veterinarians, researchers, industry partners, and government, the Specialist delivers practical, science-based information to improve on-farm productivity, animal welfare, environmental performance, and business outcomes.

Ontario Sheep Famers has set a goal to fulfill 50% of market demand for lamb by 2040. This will require existing flocks to grow, management improvements and the onboarding of new producers to double Ontario’s sheep production. This role will support healthy industry growth and sustainability.

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If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of
Erin Morgan, OSF Executive Director via email (emorgan@ontariosheep.org)
no later than June 30, 2026.

OSF thanks you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.