Policy Advisor – Agriculture
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Policy Advisor advancing sustainable agriculture policy and government relations for Nature United. Influencing conservation funding and agricultural outcomes across Canada’s Prairie provinces.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement government relations and policy strategies advancing Nature United's agriculture priorities across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and with the Government of Canada
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials, Indigenous governments, producer organizations, industry, and other key partners
- Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting agriculture, natural climate solutions, and conservation priorities
- Provide strategic advice on policy and government relations
- Lead or support advocacy initiatives and government consultations
- Develop policy positions, briefing materials, submissions, and communications materials
- Collaborate across Nature United, The Nature Conservancy network, and external partners
- Ensure compliance with lobbying and government relations requirements and organizational policies
- Represent Nature United in meetings, events, and forums related to agriculture and conservation policy
- Manage contractors, oversee project budgets, and support fundraising efforts as needed
- Work with agricultural producers, producer organizations, NGOs, industry and supply chain actors, Indigenous governments, and other partners to influence policy and funding decisions
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, agriculture, environmental studies, economics, law, public administration, or Indigenous studies, and 4 years related experience, or an equivalent combination
- Experience developing and implementing policy, government relations, advocacy, or stakeholder engagement strategies
- Knowledge of federal and provincial government decision-making processes and public policy development
- Experience working in or with the agriculture sector, including understanding the role of government policy in shaping agricultural outcomes
- Experience building relationships with governments, industry, Indigenous Nations, producer organizations, NGOs, or other external partners
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, priorities, and timelines
- Geographic residence in Alberta, Manitoba, or Saskatchewan
- Willingness to travel within Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, occasionally elsewhere in Canada and internationally, approximately 15–20% of time
- Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends as required
Benefits:
- Health care benefits
- Parental leave
- Accrued paid time off
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Other life and work well-being benefits
- Flexible schedules
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive work environment focused on health, well-being, and flexibility needs
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