Policy Advisor – Agriculture

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute strategies for government relations and policy that promote Nature United's agricultural objectives across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and with the Government of Canada.

• Establish and nurture relationships with government officials, Indigenous governments, producer organizations, industry stakeholders, and other essential partners.

• Monitor and assess legislative, regulatory, and political changes impacting agriculture, natural climate solutions, and conservation goals.

• Offer strategic guidance on policy matters and government relations.

• Lead or assist in advocacy efforts and government consultations.

• Create policy positions, briefing documents, submissions, and communication materials.

• Collaborate with teams across Nature United, The Nature Conservancy network, and external collaborators.

• Ensure adherence to lobbying and government relations regulations as well as organizational policies.

• Represent Nature United at meetings, events, and forums concerning agriculture and conservation policy.

• Oversee contractors, manage project budgets, and support fundraising initiatives as necessary.

• Work alongside agricultural producers, producer organizations, NGOs, industry and supply chain representatives, Indigenous governments, and other partners to shape policy and funding decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, agriculture, environmental studies, economics, law, public administration, or Indigenous studies, along with 4 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience in developing and executing policy, government relations, advocacy, or stakeholder engagement strategies.

• Familiarity with federal and provincial government decision-making processes and public policy formulation.

• Background in or experience with the agriculture sector, including insights into the impact of government policy on agricultural results.

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with governments, industry, Indigenous Nations, producer organizations, NGOs, and other external allies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in managing complex projects that involve multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and timelines.

• Geographic residency in Alberta, Manitoba, or Saskatchewan.

• Willingness to travel within Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and occasionally to other locations in Canada and internationally, approximately 15–20% of the time.

• Availability to work evenings and occasional weekends as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Accrued paid time off.

• Life insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional life and work well-being benefits.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Opportunities for career development.

• A supportive work environment that prioritizes health, well-being, and flexibility needs.