Market Information Officer Assistant
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board represents the PEI potato industry, working together to ensure long-term profitability and sustainability through: marketing, advocating, negotiating, and activities to support quality potato production. We have an immediate opening for Market Information Officer Assistant. This is a full time 12 month contract position (with possibility for extension beyond the 12 month period). Duties to include: – Compiling data and reporting on PEI potato shipments. – Control issuance of Board Transport Orders (BTO’s) for all out-of-province shipments, and timely recording of data on all shipments to the MIS database. – Management, collection and reporting of price information. – Ensuring accuracy of data collected. – Provide market information to producers and dealers on inquiry. – Compiling and interpreting data to report to government organizations. – Other duties as required. Successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: – Previous experience in the potato, agriculture, or information industry would be an asset. – Post-secondary education in a related field would be an asset. – Exceptional attention to detail. – Strong organizational and communication skills. – Strong computer skills. – Ability to work independently and as part of a team. CLOSING DATE: August 28, 2020 We thank all applicants …