Policy Advisor – Agriculture

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🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $106k - $113k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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• 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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