Subject Matter Expert – Canadian Agricultural Supply Management Full Time

Lambton College is always proud to acknowledge that it is located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations. As the second-oldest college in the Ontario publicly assisted system, we have served our learners and communities for nearly 60 years, and with ALL IN: The 2025-2029 Lambton College Strategic Plan, we are charting a strong and steady course towards the next 60.

We are providing our students with the best learning and research experiences to ensure they are well-equipped to contribute to, and thrive in, a world of opportunity.

We are fostering a vibrant culture of community, collegiality, and professional growth for our people to ensure we are the best at being better.

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At Lambton College, we know where we’re going. Just as importantly, we know the way we’re going to get there. We call it the Lambton Way, and we welcome applications from those who are interested in being part of it.

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About The Position

This is a part-time temporary support staff role reporting to the Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, Community Services & Business making $40.32/HR.

This is a meaningful opportunity to shape the curriculum of the Business – Sustainable Agriculture program by ensuring that foundational learning in Canada’s agricultural supply management system is accurate, relevant, and industry aligned. Your expertise will directly influence the readiness of future professionals entering the agriculture, agribusiness, and food systems sectors.

Lambton College is seeking an experienced subject matter expert in Canadian Agricultural Supply Management to support the development of curriculum for the Canadian Agricultural Supply Management course (BSA 4023). This role is ideal for a working professional who is passionate about strengthening teaching and learning within agricultural and agri food educational pathways.

This is a flexible, project based position that can be completed while you maintain full time employment. Training, coaching, and standardized curriculum templates will be provided.

Specific Accountabilities

Working closely with a curriculum coach, the SME will play a central role in shaping the academic delivery of the Canadian Agricultural Supply Management course.

Curriculum Development

• Course Outline Development: Create accurate and comprehensive course outlines that reflect current national agricultural practices, regulatory structures, quota systems, and supply chain realities.
• Syllabus / Course Plan Design: Develop structured weekly course plans that incorporate key topics such as supply management principles, logistics, trade policy, quota systems, sustainability considerations, and applied activities.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Assessment Development: Create meaningful assessments that evaluate student understanding of supply management frameworks, logistics, data interpretation, decision making, and analysis of agricultural policy.
• Rubric Creation: Develop clear, fair, competency based rubrics aligned with the established learning outcomes and vocational learning outcomes of the Sustainable Agriculture program.

Optional Future Teaching Opportunity

• Candidates may be considered for part time teaching once the course is offered in future program intakes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Canadian agriculture, agri food operations, agricultural supply chains, quota systems, commodity marketing, or agricultural policy.

Preferred (but Not Required)

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Previous curriculum development experience.
• Post secondary teaching experience.

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.

We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

Employee Perks

Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.

Investing In Our People

Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.

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Lifetime Retirement Pension – Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.