Job Description

Manager, Policy & Government Relations - Permanent - 16612

About the Opportunity

On behalf of a small national agricultural not-for-profit national association, we are recruiting for a Manager, Policy & Government Relations

Reporting to the Executive Director, but working closely with the management team, the successful.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and support the activities of cross-commodity issues like trade and marketing, crop protection, labour, food safety, business risk management and energy, environment and climate change
• Conduct research on issues relevant to the members and stakeholders with the goal of developing consensus policy positions
• Monitor and respond to relevant federal government legislative and regulatory developments
• Participate in government consultations and Parliamentary activities
• Take a leadership role in member relations activities, together with the E.D.
• Work with the organizations working groups
• Build and maintain relationships with member associations, government and elected officials and relevant stakeholders

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Relevant post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science or related field
• A minimum of 2 years in Government Relations
• Strong research skills with the ability to assimilate information
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to bring diverse groups of people together to build consensus
• The desire to be active in advocacy; to work with a dynamic organization with a drive to have a voice in the agricultural sector

About the Job

This role is a full time permanent position, offering a competitive salary of $70,000 to $80,000 commensurate with experience, together with comprehensive benefits package. Our client is committed to its employees and is offering a hybrid work arrangement for the selected candidate.
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