Coordinator, Government Relations and Parliamentary Affairs

Coordinator, Government Relations and Parliamentary Affairs

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE SUCCESS OF CANADIAN CANOLA FARMERS WORK FOR ONE OF AON’S BEST EMPLOYERS AND MANITOBA BEST EMPLOYERS

Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) is currently looking for a Coordinator in the Government Relations and Parliamentary Affairs to join the Government Relations team and complement and enhance the work currently underway by the Vice President and Manager, Government and Industry Relations.

As the Coordinator, Government Relations and Parliamentary Affairs, you will be primarily responsible for monitoring legislation and key policy developments, analysis of policy files, and act as the key interlocutor between the offices of Parliamentarians and government officials and CCGA.

As an ideal candidate, you have relevant educational and work experience in a field related to politics, parliamentary process, public administration aor trade association.  You have a great understanding of Canadian government and regulatory structure and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external audiences, liaise and coordinate with officials and stakeholders on external matters.

CCGA, with offices in Winnipeg and Ottawa, is the national voice for Canada’s 43,000 canola farmers. Our main business functions include: delivering the Advance Payments Program – a federal government financing program – to approximately 10,000 farmers across western Canada each year, conducting agricultural policy development research, advocating on issues, programs, and policies that impact canola farmers.

If you have the experience, skills, and drive to excel in this role and would like to join our team, please by visiting CCGA career web site at www.ccga.ca/about/careers by September 10, 2020.  We look forward to hearing from you!

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you may require accommodation in completing the application process, please email hr@ccga.ca.  Information received by us relating to any accommodation needs of applicants will remain confidential.