Regenerative Agriculture Lead

Job description

Regenerative Agriculture Lead

Based in Toronto Canada or where we have offices

Full time and long term position local contract

Travels : up to 30%

Starting date: ASAP 2026

PUR Description

PUR is a global impact-focused B-Corp specializing in the development of environmental restoration projects known as nature-based solutions (NbS). Since 2008 we have been helping the worlds largest organizations meet their ESG targets reduce their environmental footprint and regenerate the ecosystems they depend on across complex supply chains. Having developed over 45 projects in more than 30 countries PUR is recognized as both a pioneer and leader in a sector that is now at the forefront of global efforts to address the ongoing climate and biodiversity crisis.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to fostering and operationalizing insetting strategiesinterventions by companies within their own value chains designed to reduce GHG emissions while creating positive impacts for communities landscapes and ecosystems. By championing this insetting approach we aim to create a holistic range of benefits that extend beyond ecological restoration encompassing social and economic dimensions through enhanced agricultural yields and resilience to climate change-induced stresses among others.

One of the distinctive features of our work is our ability to tailor projects to the specific needs of different regions and communities. By recognizing the unique characteristics of each ecosystem and the cultural context of the communities involved we ensure our initiatives are contextually relevant and have a meaningful and sustainable impact. All our projects are developed in close collaboration with local actors including cooperatives NGOs governments and we employ 200 staff across 16 countries with key offices in Paris (HQ) and Toronto.

The Regenerative Agriculture Lead will define PURs regenerative agriculture product and implementation framework seeking to promote and support sustainable farming practices that restore soil health enhance biodiversity sequester carbon and improve water management. The role is an existing vacancy. As a key member of the Technical team you will report to the Head of Design & Research. Your role involves collaborating with farmers research organizations and PURs diverse multidisciplinary teams to design and implement regenerative agriculture systems tailored to diverse landscapes and communities.

Your responsibilities will include in a non-exhaustive manner :

Regenerative Agriculture Technical Product Ownership

Develop and lead the product and technical vision for regenerative agriculture initiatives in tropical and temperate ecosystems;

Ensure all project and technical specifications of regenerative initiatives align with PURs strategy mission values and targeted outcomes goals; while in partnership with commercial team achieving market attractiveness;

Incorporating best in class technical expertise & ensure compliance with industry and company specific standards (e.g. SAI RA VCI); &

Ensure project design deliverables align with the due diligence requirements necessary to unlock project financing.

Technical Intervention Leadership and Research

Develop regenerative framing practices and assessment methodologies in collaboration with global teams that are tailored to diverse landscapes and communities that prioritize soil health biodiversity water and carbon;

Lead the development of technical specifications for project design and implementation of regenerative agriculture activities that meet/exceed industry best practice drive market competitiveness and farmer interest;

Advise global teams clients and partners on regenerative practices including but not limited to low/no-till farming cover & inter-cropping crop rotation soil amendments with a focus on soil carbon sequestration and carbon emissions reductions.

Financial & Risk Management

Support the preparation of pricing business cases budgets and financial models for regenerative initiatives ensuring profitability and long-term viability; &

Identify and support mitigation of risks related to regenerative agriculture project design including environmental financial and operational challenges.

Technical Adaptive Management

In partnerships with the Operations Team establish criteria for which to evaluate long-term project performance against technical design criteria; &

Review ongoing performance of projects against established criteria and develop concepts for technical adaptive management of project design and operations to support long-term outcome and efficiency objectives.

Collaboration & Advocacy

Represent PUR at conferences stakeholder meetings and industry events;

Advocate for improvements to industry frameworks that best represent the sustainability needs of the regenerative movement and unlock opportunities to drive the industry forward;

Lead coordination with global operations commercial data finance and impact teams related to regenerative agriculture implementation data definition and collection outcomes verification and adaptive management;

Resource teams and budgets effectively to support annual and multi-annual execution roadmaps;

Train and mentor a multidisciplinary team of project designers and commercial team members on regenerative agriculture design practices and market positioning.

Job requirements

We are looking for someone with:

• Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Agriculture Soil Science Environmental Science Ecology or related fields (PhD is a plus);

• 7-10 years of experience in project design and/or management focused on regenerative agriculture practices (experience with carbon outcomes is considered a benefit);

• Specific experience managing/coordinating agricultural field activities;

• Proven track record of leading large-scale technical cross-functional projects in diverse geographies;

• Strong experience in field-based environmental project design including technical design stakeholder engagement & benefit sharing;

• Strong knowledge of key environmental standards and outcomes frameworks;

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary collaboration with excellent leadership organizational communication and problem-solving skills;

• Experience in financial modelling budgeting and risk analysis;

• Willingness to travel extensively to project sites;

• High tolerance for ambiguity; ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment; International experience is a strong plus;

• Strong sense of accountability and commitment/follow-through;

• Adept at giving and receiving feedback;

• Looks for impact by making decisions based on facts and critical thinking.

Recruitment process :

1. Interview with the recruiter

2. Interview with the manager

3. Home Case study

4. References check

At PUR we strive to build inclusive teams and an equitable workplace where our employees feel respected supported and empowered. As a global company operating across six continents we recognize that diversity in the workplace is essential to achieving our mission.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age race gender colour religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or any other aspect that makes them unique.

PUR is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you require accommodation or consideration throughout the interview process let us know and we will do our best to support you.

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