Dir, Government Relations (Canada)

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function

Public Affairs and Corporate Communications

Job Summary

Candidate will work across the organization and with external stakeholders to develop and advance the Company’s policy priorities in Canada and support the broader Public Affairs function. The candidate will leverage experience working with and understanding policymaking processes to design and lead strategic public affairs programs across all three levels of government, working closely with government officials, industry associations, community groups and local stakeholders.

Candidate will proactively monitor the Canadian policy and regulatory landscape across a broad range of areas including climate, trade, agriculture, clean energy and transportation, and identify and communicate any potential impacts. Candidate will also support Public Affairs team on broader global developments outside of North America.

Candidate will draft a variety of policy documents including policy papers, submissions to government consultations and internal briefing notes. Working closely with the Public Affairs team in Washington DC, the candidate also will contribute materials for board meetings, strategic planning, internal newsletters, and presentations. Candidate will also make internal and external presentations on these issues.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work with government policy makers, associations and other stakeholders to advance the Company’s policy priorities in areas including climate and clean energy, transportation, trade and agriculture.
• Working with cross-functional internal teams, lead the Company’s engagement in government consultation processes, including written submissions, policy papers, engagement sessions and one-on-one meetings.
• Collaborate with management teams at Medicine Hat, AB and Courtright, ON facilities to develop targeted environmental, transportation and other regulatory and stakeholder strategies to support facility operations.
• Monitor Canada’s policy landscape to identify emerging trends, risk and opportunities for the Company’s Canadian operations, and provide timely updates to internal teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with appropriate Canadian federal and provincial policymakers and local officials.
• Represent the Company on relevant committees of Fertilizer Canada and other associations or ad hoc industry groups; provide strategic and tactical input on the associations’ activities.
• Contribute to Company’s yearly strategic planning efforts, board presentations, investor materials, internal newsletters and weekly CEO reports.
• Maintain current and compliant lobbyist registrations in relevant jurisdictions and ensure Company’s advocacy activities comply with government and internal policies.

Position Reports to: VP, Public Affairs (Washington DC)

Incumbent Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, business, environmental studies or related field; Master’s degree in related field highly desirable.
• A minimum 10-15 years of progressively responsible experience in government relations, public policy development, stakeholder relations, and/or government.
• In-depth knowledge of key Canadian policy issues affecting manufacturing, energy, transportation and agriculture, including federal and provincial climate policies.
• Good understanding of indigenous consultation requirements and best practices.
• Well-developed analytical skills, as well as the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and planning skills who can work independently and collaborate remotely with team members across the Company.
• Position is fully remote and is based in Ontario or Alberta.
• Business travel is required.

Position Scope/Contribution:

Breadth of Scope: Scope may be enterprise wide across all functional areas or work teams. Performs broad coordination and direction across groups managed. Impact is broad and significant across the enterprise.

Communications And Interpersonal Skills: Regularly communicates both in writing and verbally. Communicates with broadest range of contacts throughout the Company. Information exchanged requires advanced knowledge in multiple areas.

Complexity: Problems solved involve highly technical and complex matters. May encounter challenges not previously dealt with that require creative and innovative solutions. Solutions typically involve collaborating with other functional leaders. Advanced logical reasoning, critical thinking and breadth of perspective are typically used.

Strategic Influence: Regularly considers and provides input on short- and long-term strategies. Likely to collaborate with other colleagues outside of areas directly managed. Decisions made may impact the business both short- and long-term.

What We Offer:

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a well-being incentive program, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more!

You will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work, and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and gain a sense of fulfillment knowing that you’re working with purpose, to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at talentacquisition@cfindustries.com.