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Position: Government Relations Manager
Organization: Ducks Unlimited Canada
Location: Remote – based out of Ottawa or Southern Ontario
Position Details: Full-time, Permanent, New Position
Salary Range: $97,600 - $121,900, based on a 35-hour work week. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the successful applicant’s education and/or experience as it relates to the position.
Closing Deadline: November 4, 2024 (11:59PM EDT)
Who We Are
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), one of the nation’s leading conservation organizations, is a passionate community of people who believe that nature is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy and a sustainable future that supports the hopes and dreams of the next generation. Together, we conserve and restore some of the most valuable and threatened landscapes on the planet.
What You Will Do
Reporting to the Manager of Provincial Operations, the Government Relations Manager is responsible for managing DUC’s public policy advocacy and development program with the Government of Ontario through legislative, regulatory and policy means. In addition, they provide targeted outreach to selected municipalities with whom DUC has identified for priority action. Primarily focused on government relations with provincially elected officials and civil servants, this role stays current on existing and proposed legislation, leads the organization of volunteer engagement activities, and keeps the provincial leadership team informed on relevant laws and regulations impacting DUC’s provincial program. The Manager is a member of DUC’s national Industry and Government Relations staff committee and supports federal advocacy and outreach in the province of Ontario, led by national IGR staff.
As a relationship-builder, the Government Relations Manager will work closely alongside governments, conservation and indigenous partners on conservation and industry-specific topics by strengthening existing relationships and building new ones, including Indigenous communities.
The Government Relations Manager is responsible for developing a provincial non-partisan strategy for policy reform and programs that support wetland conservation in Ontario. They will supervise a small team performing policy analysis, coordinating wetland tours for elected officials and will facilitate collaboration with communications and marketing teams on campaigns to earn the backing of government officials and the public.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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DUC is proud to be recognized as a non-profit employer of choice for the second year in a row. Working for DUC is a career highlight for many staff. Let us know if making a difference is important to you.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Oct 23 2024 ID: 72090