Policy Analyst
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Policy Analyst
Grain Farmers of Ontario is looking for an enthusiastic self-starter tojoin our Government Relations team as the Policy Analyst. Our ideal candidatehas a can-do attitude and possesses a passion and strong understanding ofCanadian and provincial politics. They have a keen interest in monitoring political developments in the media enjoywatching political committee hearings and possess strong writing skills.
If this describes you we invite you toapply for Grain Farmers of Ontarios Policy Analyst job!
Who we are
Grain Farmers of Ontario is the provinceslargest commodity organization representing Ontarios 28000 barley cornoat soybean and wheat farmers. The crops they grow cover over 6 million acresof farm land across the province generate over $4.1 billion in productionvalue result in over $27 billion in economic output and are responsible forover 90000 jobs in the province.
We value teamwork honesty integrity kindness and work ethic. Wepride ourselves on our team atmosphere and we work together to create a businessatmosphere that allows for the highest returns for our farmer-members.
About thejob
The Policy Analystplays a key role in Grain Farmers of Ontarios Government Relations activitiesby monitoring and analyzing provincial and federal government policyregulations and public affairs trends. They also provide administrativesupport by preparing and assembling information for communication with thegovernment and planning strategic Government Relation events to support thesuccess of Grain Farmers of Ontarios Government Relation strategyYourday-to-day
Monitorresearch and analyze government activity and evolving international nationalprovincial and local policies and issues that may affect farmer-members.
Plan and execute strategic events including receptions lobby daysdelegate policy day and Government Relationscommittee meetings to support the achievement of the Government Relationsstrategy.
Provide information to support the organization in contributing togovernment consultations by drafting relevant consultation documents as per theGrain Farmers of Ontariogovernment relations consultation SOP.
Maintain Grain Farmers of Ontarios compliance with the federal Lobby Act using the Grain Farmers of Ontario process for maintaining lobby obligations
Maintain the Grain Farmers of Ontariopolicy book and its process to catalogue departmental positions on varioustopics to ensure organizational alignment on issues messaging
Contribute to the development of Grain Farmers of Ontariogovernment relations strategy in collaboration with the internal Government Relationsteam
Performs other duties as required
What you will Bring
Education & Experience
University degree in political science government relations and/orcommunications
2 years related work experience
Experienceworking in the Ontario Agricultural industry is preferred
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Proven experience in research report writing and analyzing governmentrelations issues including policy briefs
Strong understanding of Canadian federal provincial and municipalgovernment cycles and an understanding of policydecision-making processes
Ability to analyze and synthesize information to be relevantdigestible and formulated for the intended audience; present information in avariety of formats
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formatswith an understanding of how to communicate with a variety of audiences
Proven project coordination skills to planestablish priorities anticipate issues and implement recommendations to meetproject objectives
Ability and experience in planning meetingsand events including logistics managing vendors coordinating speakersinvitations etc.
Working knowledge of provincial national and international trendsrelating to agriculture policy is considered an asset
Knowledge of the Canadian grain industry (corn wheat soy oatsbarley) is considered an asset
Collaborativemindset and willingness to work independently or as part of a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
Sound judgment critical thinking and integrity in all actions
Willingness to work extended hours and evenings as required
What we offer
Grain Farmers of Ontario is a team of passionate hardworking peoplefocused on using teamwork and collaboration to bring the greatest value to ourfarmer-members. We offer competitive salaries and a robust benefits packageincluding medical dental life insurance and a pension program with anemployer contribution. All staff receive 10 sick days per year 5 of which arepaid and a minimum of 3 weeks vacation to start. We value supporting our teammembers to reach their full potential by offering every employee theopportunity for learning and development through our development-focusedperformance management system. We also like to have a little fun! We have anactive social committee providing fun and interesting social events.
Submissions mustbe in the form of a resume with an accompanying cover letter detailing yourexperience and qualifications relative to the position.
Location: Guelph ON /Hybrid
Hours of work: Full-Time (35hours/week)
ApplicationDeadline: Sunday August 24 2025 @ 11:59 pm EST
Grain Farmers of Ontario is committed to afair and inclusive work environment. We will endeavor to accommodate the needsof qualified applicants in all stages of the hiring process. Ifyou require accommodation during the hiring process please reach out to HumanResources at
All resume information is received in confidence. While weappreciate and thank all applicants we will only directly contact thosecandidates selected for an interview
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
