Grain Farmers of Ontario - Guelph, ON

Grain Farmers of Ontario is seeking a highly motivated individual to play an important role in developing and leading a proactive government affairs program to raise awareness of GFO amongst its members and government entities. The Government Relations Manager will lead and manage the activities and provide strategic support and issues management advice to GFO as it pertains to government.

This position will report to the CEO of Grain Farmers of Ontario.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement strategic goals or plans in a cost-effective manner
Be a representative on committees as required
Identify, brief and advise the organization on key government affairs issues and opportunities
Analyze and consolidate information collected from various sources (government policies, reports and industry publications) in order to keep the Grain Farmers of Ontario’s government relations relevant
Work with the communications team members to help deliver public affairs communiqués that support the Grain Farmers of Ontario’s strategy and raise awareness of critical issues to both government and members
Work with communications team to develop a range of strategic communications products in a variety of formats for both internal and external audiences to compellingly position the Grain Farmers of Ontario as a leader and strong voice within the Ontario agricultural industry
Respond to government inquiries as required
Responsible for the preparation of speaking notes, drafting reports, invitations, briefings and submissions, correspondence and media interviews in regards to government relations as required
Review parliamentary happenings and produce regular briefings
Establish performance goals, objectives and individual development plans for direct reports

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Government Relations Manager

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