Government Relations Manager (Bilingual)

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What you’ll do:

• Build and manage relationships with influencers in the agriculture industry and key government departments
• Contribute sector-specific and industry information in support of the corporate strategic planning process
• Lead the FCC visitation program for members of parliament
• Coach and mentor colleagues on building relationships within the industry and government

What we're looking for:

• Strong communicator comfortable interacting with audiences at all levels of partner organizations
• Experienced networker passionate about connecting people in agriculture with government stakeholders for the mutual benefit of moving the industry forward
• Strategic thinker who can translate observations into insights and forward-looking recommendations

What you'll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in agricultural finance, business or commerce and at least five years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience); extensive agricultural industry knowledge supplemented by knowledge of FCC’s lending and non-lending products and services is an asset
• Expertise in stakeholder relations, analysis of the agriculture industry, and the processes and policies of government and parliament
• Intuitive understanding of political factors, key issues, risks and opportunities in the agriculture industry
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and rapport with people at all levels of a wide variety of organizations and associations, including government

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