DIRECTOR of Government Affairs and Stakeholder Relations - Western Canada

Ag Network; Calgary; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An agricultural trade association is seeking a Western Canada Director of Government Affairs and Stakeholder Relations. This role involves providing leadership in addressing regulatory issues, engaging stakeholders, and collaborating with team members to advance priorities in the agriculture sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong network in the agriculture community and a passion for plant science.

Qualifications

• Passionate about agriculture and knowledgeable about plant science industry.
• Proven track record of collaboration, leading and executing projects.
• Exceptional communication, networking, and intelligence gathering skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and address regulatory and science policy issues.
• Engage a strong network of stakeholders and government officials.
• Work with team and members to advance sector's priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Networking

Strategic thinking

Job description

Location

Remote near Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina or Winnipeg

Near a major airport in Western Canada

About the client

Our client is an agricultural trade association that supports sustainability, food security and economic growth. Their core priorities revolve around helping members bring the benefits of their technology to market, enabling global trade as it relates to plant science innovations and driving the recognition of Canada’s plant science industry as a leader in sustainability.

Position Overview

We are recruiting an ag industry expert to become the Western Canada Director of Government Affairs and Stakeholder Relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and identify strategic ways to address regulatory and science policy issues.
• Maintain and engage a strong network of stakeholders, provincial government officials and regulators.
• Work closely with the team, association members and industry stakeholders in Western Canada to advance the sector's priorities.

Qualifications

Leader passionate about agriculture and knowledgeable about plant science industry. Proven track record of collaboration, leading and executing projects. Exceptional communication, networking, intelligence gathering. Strategic thinker at policy development level.

Preference

Preference for candidates well established and connected in Agriculture community in Western Canada.