As the senior staff person at OCA, the Executive Director is responsible for oversight and proactive management of all facets of the organization. Responsibilities include a lead role on government relations, development of annual budgets, monitoring of OCA’s financial performance, all human resources activities and management of a wide variety of issues.

Assistant Manager

The Assistant Manager is responsible for producer liaison, working with OCA's Cow/Calf and Feedlot Committees, and the Feeder Finance and Breeder Loan co-ops. This staff person works closely with the Canadian Cattlemen's Association on issues that are national in scope in addition to liaising with other agricultural organizations in order to make efficient use of OCA resources.

The Policy Advisor is responsible for assisting the OCA Board in researching and developing of policy related to specific concerns facing the industry. This position also assists in the development and implementation of a government relations strategy. The Policy Advisor coordinates research projects and funding applications and sits on OCA and industry committees as needed.

The Communications Manager leads OCA's efforts to communicate with members and the general public. Responsibilities include: the OCA Weekly Update, the OCA Website, Ontario Beef magazine and The Ontario Steakholder, developing corporate presentations and coordinating media relations.  The Communications Manager also coordinates the OCA Sharecost program, the Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) and serves as the Privacy Officer for the organization.

Responsibilities of the Market Information Coordinator include managing the computer database, maintaining OCA’s market information Web site, daily communications with livestock auction markets and packers, preparation of price reports, market summaries and media commentaries and responding to information requests from producers.

The Bookkeeper is responsible for OCA’s bookkeeping and accounting work including payroll, benefits, accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial statements. The OCA Bookkeeper also serves as Circulation Coordinator for Ontario Beef magazine, and maintains the publication's mailing list.

 The Coordinator of the Quality Starts Here program is responsible for the facilitation of QSH workshops and promotion of the program to beef producers across Ontario. He is also responsible for providing support to beef producers involved in the QSH program; assisting with the development of on-farm standard operating procedures, records and documentation and preparation for on-farm audits for farm certification.

The Check-off Inspector has the responsibility of conducting inspections of records at auction markets, packers, dealers and producers regarding collection of and remittance of license fee deductions. The position must be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council as an inspector under the Beef Cattle Marketing Act and/or the Livestock and Livestock Products Act.

This position works on a part time contract basis with OCA to promote the Feeder Finance Program, supervise the co-ops, provide leadership and director training as per an agreement OCA has with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The Provincial Program Supervisor visits all the co-ops on at least a yearly basis. As well, as part-time Supervisor of the Beef Breeder Co-op, this person is responsible for promoting the program and providing leadership to the co-ops with respect to policies, insurance, and audit requirements. The position also provides guidance and leadership to the Board members and facilitate communication and correspondence among co-ops.

The Ontario Beef magazine Advertising Manager works on contract with OCA out of a satellite office. This position is responsible for selling and preparing advertising for Ontario Beef magazine and includes liaison with advertisers, graphic designers and the magazine printer.