Policy Analyst

🕒 October 20

🇨🇦 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 research and analysis on climate and agricultural policies in Canada • Collect and analyze data and studies on emerging policy priorities • Synthesize relevant findings to support FTC’s policy work • Develop and oversee contracted research projects • Analyze key climate and agriculture publications and reports • Provide insights and analysis to FTC working groups, advisory bodies, and committees • Support the development, analysis, and distribution of polls and surveys • Contribute to the drafting of reports, briefing notes, and presentations • Prepare policy briefing materials for FTC members • Monitor and evaluate advocacy and government-relations tools and initiatives • Support committees and advisory bodies carrying out policy work • Maintain relationships with agricultural-sector partners and stakeholders • Prepare for meetings with decision-makers, committee testimony, public consultations, and budget recommendations • Organize in-person and online advocacy and government-relations activities • Contribute policy content, funding-proposal indicators, and reports for funders • Take meeting notes and communicate follow-up items • Help define and draft consultant terms of reference and contracts • Perform other duties as needed to support FTC’s work

🎯 Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field • Five to seven years of professional experience in a related field • Strong knowledge of Canadian agricultural and climate-change policy • Strong interest in and sound knowledge of climate-change research, agronomy, agricultural economics, and behavioural science as applied to agriculture • Advanced knowledge of the diversity of Canada’s agricultural sector and climate-change adaptation and mitigation issues • Experience researching, synthesizing, and analyzing complex information; adapting messages for diverse audiences; and strategically integrating research findings into policy priorities • Experience reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing information, and providing advice on international, federal, or provincial legislation, regulations, and policies • Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in English, both verbally and in writing • Ability to write policy documents for diverse audiences using clear, concise, and accessible language • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and partners • Strong active-listening and diplomatic skills • Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and bridge differences among partners with diverse perspectives • Understanding of government-relations strategies and tactics • Ability to manage workflow and deadlines independently • Strong computer skills and experience using Google Workspace and Zoom • Experience preparing accurate, detailed, and well-structured meeting notes and minutes • Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing project needs and priorities • Legally authorized to work in Canada • Ability to communicate in French, both verbally and in writing (an asset) • Experience analyzing statistical information (an asset) • Experience with monitoring, evaluation, and learning related to policy tools and projects (an asset) • Knowledge of agricultural communities and organizations in Canada (an asset) • Experience developing relationships and engaging diverse stakeholders (an asset) • Understanding of Canadian governments and how they operate (an asset) • Ability to travel occasionally (an asset)

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance coverage including health care, prescription drugs, dental care, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan • Four weeks of annual vacation • Holiday shutdown during the festive season (from the Saturday before December 24 to the Sunday after January 1) • Emergency and sick leave • Flexible work hours and location • 30-hour workweek • Benefits and protections as a member of the Public Service Alliance of Canada

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