Policy Analyst

🕒 October 19

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $82.1k - $89.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧐 Analyst

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Farmers for Climate Solutions - Fermiers pour la transition climatique is a farmer- and rancher-led national coalition in Canada that works to scale up climate solutions in agriculture. It advances farmer- and rancher-led policies that support producers’ bottom lines while helping Canada meet its climate goals, and runs advocacy initiatives such as the Resilient Agriculture Initiative and work on de-risking best management practice (BMP) adoption. The organization also provides on-farm supports through its FaRM (Farm Resilience Mentorship) Program, a FaRM Learning Hub, and FaRM Field Trials to connect, educate, and share peer-to-peer resources with producers.

📋 Description

• Conduct policy research and analysis on climate and agriculture in Canada • Collect and analyze data and research to develop and substantiate FCS policy priorities • Develop and steward contract research supporting policy development and recommendations • Analyze government, industry, and international reports and publications and synthesize findings • Provide background and review for policy research task forces, advisory bodies, and working groups • Support development, analysis, and dissemination of FCS-led polls, surveys, and other data collection tools • Draft policy tools including reports, briefing notes, and presentations • Prepare policy briefings for FCS members • Monitor and evaluate advocacy tools and projects and adapt them accordingly • Support policy working and advisory groups and relationships with sector and industry partners • Prepare for meetings with decision-makers, committee appearances, public consultations, and budget recommendations • Organize virtual and in-person advocacy events • Contribute policy content and metrics to funder proposals and reports • Take meeting notes with action items and share them with relevant groups • Help define and draft consultant scopes of work and contracts • Perform other duties supporting FCS

🎯 Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in related field • 5-7 years experience in a professional environment in a related field • Strong understanding of Canadian policy as it relates to agriculture and climate change • Strong interest in and understanding of research on climate change, agronomy, agricultural economics, and behavioural social science in agriculture • Up-to-date understanding of the diversity of Canadian agriculture and opportunities and challenges for climate adaptation and mitigation • Experience researching, synthesizing, and analyzing complex information • Experience tailoring messages to diverse audiences and integrating research findings into policy priorities • Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and react quickly to new opportunities, priorities, and risks or threats • Sharp eye for detail • Ability to communicate clearly and compellingly in written and verbal English • Experience developing policy material for various audiences using clear, concise, and accessible language • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners toward a common goal • Strong engaged listening and diplomacy skills • Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and bridges among partners with diverse views and opinions • Understanding of government relations strategies and tactics • Ability to manage work and deadlines independently and collaborate with a team and diverse stakeholders • Solid computer skills and experience using Google Workspace and Zoom • Experience keeping accurate, detailed, and well-organized meeting notes and records • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing project needs and priorities • Must be based in and have the legal right to work in Canada • French communication skills, statistical analysis, monitoring/evaluation/learning, government relations, sector engagement, and occasional travel are assets

🏖️ Benefits

• Extended health, pharmaceutical, and dental coverage • Life and disability insurance • Pension plan • 4 weeks of annual vacation • Emergency and sick leave • Office closure between the Saturday before Christmas Eve and the Sunday after New Year’s Eve • Flexibility regarding working hours and location • 30 hour work week • Benefits and protections as a member of the Public Service Alliance of Canada • Computer provided • Contribution to a phone plan • Other support to facilitate work from home

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