We’re looking for an outstanding communicator who wants to help shape the voice of Canada’s grain sector.
Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is seeking a Manager, Communications to join our Ottawa team. This is an opportunity for a strong writer, creative thinker and hands-on communications professional to work at the intersection of agriculture, public policy and government relations.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager will help tell our sector’s story as an emerging grains superpower, strengthen GGC’s profile with government and other key audiences, and ensure the perspectives of Canada’s grain farmers are heard clearly and effectively.
What you’ll do
- Develop and execute communications strategies supporting GGC’s advocacy and organizational priorities.
- Write and edit compelling content, including news releases, opinion pieces, speeches, presentations, member communications and digital content.
- Manage GGC’s social media channels and website, building engagement and expanding our reach.
- Support the Executive Director and Board leadership with speeches, key messages, presentations and media preparation.
- Build relationships with national, agricultural trade and Parliamentary media.
- Identify opportunities to position GGC and its members in important public policy discussions in Ottawa’s political ecosystem.
- Translate complex policy, regulatory and industry issues into clear and persuasive communications.
- Manage newsletters and member updates that keep members informed and engaged.
- Track communications performance and use analytics to improve reach and impact.
- Work closely with colleagues, particularly the Manager of Policy, on advocacy campaigns, Hill Days and other initiatives.
What we’re looking for
You are an excellent writer and strategic public affairs thinker who understands that effective communications is about more than producing content - it’s about knowing what to say, who needs to hear it and how best to reach them.
As GGC’s communications lead, you will provide strategic advice, manage external communications and ensure consistent messaging across our platforms.
Ideally, you bring:
- 5+ years of communications, public affairs, media relations or related experience.
- Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with an industry association, government, public affairs agency, consultancy or similarly fast-paced environment.
- A solid grasp of Canadian public policy and the federal political environment.
- Strong digital and social media skills, including managing organizational channels and websites.
- Sound judgment and the ability to respond quickly to emerging issues.
- Collaborative, positive and practical in working with colleagues and GGC members.
- Experience with media relations, graphic design, photography/video, email marketing and content-management platforms is an asset. French-language capability is also an asset.
Why join us?
You’ll join a small, collaborative team where your work will be highly visible and you’ll have the opportunity to directly influence how an important Canadian industry communicates with government, media, members and the broader public.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work on issues of national importance.
Interested?
Please send your résumé and a brief cover letter in confidence to [email protected].
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
