Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Government Relations Lead to spearhead FCC’s strategy across Western Canada, enhancing relationships with federal, provincial, territorial, Indigenous and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development and implementation of government relations strategies aligned with FCC priorities
- Build and sustain strategic relationships with federal, provincial, territorial, Indigenous and industry stakeholders
- Advise senior executives on political, public policy, parliamentary and stakeholder issues
- Anticipate emerging legislative, regulatory and parliamentary developments that could impact FCC
- Lead government relations support for parliamentary affairs, ministerial requests and committee activities
- Lead the development of executive briefings, presentations and strategic advice materials
- Represent FCC in meetings, consultations and stakeholder forums
- Collaborate with internal teams to align engagement activities, government‑facing materials and external messaging
- Identify opportunities to advance FCC’s public policy objectives and strengthen relationships across government and industry
- Provide functional leadership within the Government Relations team, fostering collaboration, strategic thinking and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

- A bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, communications, business administration, law or a related discipline
- A minimum of 10 years of progressively senior experience in government relations, public policy, parliamentary affairs, stakeholder relations or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Extensive knowledge of government, parliamentary, legislative and public policy processes
- Strong understanding of the political, regulatory and stakeholder environment affecting the agriculture and agri‑food sector
- Demonstrated experience providing strategic advice to senior executives on complex, sensitive or high‑profile issues




- Demonstrated ability to lead complex government relations strategies across multiple jurisdictions and stakeholder groups
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior government officials and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience leading enterprise government relations strategies or stakeholder engagement plans
- Experience influencing public policy development or legislative initiatives
- Experience preparing executive briefings, presentations and strategic materials
- Experience supporting parliamentary affairs, ministerial requests or committee‑related activities
- Experience advising senior leaders on sensitive, complex or high‑profile public policy issues
- Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives involving multiple business lines
- Experience working within or alongside Crown corporations, financial institutions or the agriculture and agri‑food sector

Benefits and Culture

Competitive total rewards packages: market‑aligned and performance‑based salary and incentive programs, versatile and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well‑being support through benefits and wellness programs.

Purpose‑driven work: Building strong relationships, sharing knowledge and supporting the people who feed the world.

Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive.

Hybrid work options.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants, including members of Indigenous Peoples, visible minority groups, persons with disabilities and women, to apply.

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, please contact [email protected] if you need an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process. Requests will not impact hiring decisions.

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