Government and Industry Relations Lead - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

We invite you to help our Canada team shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Corporate Affairs team is currently seeking a Government and Industry Relations Lead to maintain and build our freedom to operate through education, outreach, federal and provincial government and industry relations.

This position is a 12 month fixed-term contract position that is covering a parental leave.  We have a Flexible Work Location approach and this role can be based in Ottawa, Ontario (preferred),  Guelph, Ontario or remotely across Canada.    

Duties:

• Implement government and industry relations strategies and plans, to establish the Syngenta reputation as a trusted leader in the Canadian agri-food industry.
• Represent Syngenta on government and private sector committees and bodies to proactively impact laws, legislative activity and policy affecting the agri-food industry.
• Develop, recommend and support implementation projects and collaborations with stakeholders.
• Anticipate and track government policy, trends/initiatives/opportunities and developments.
• Establish and maintain an effective and favorable Syngenta presence in Ottawa and key provincial capitals.
• Manage the lobbyist reports for Syngenta Canada

• Excellent government and industry relations experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills (French language skills an asset).
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport and effective relationships with employees, government and industry personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of domestic and international trade systems is an asset.
• Working knowledge of Canadian agri-food industry and regulatory affairs is an important asset.
• Knowledge of government relations principles and practices.
• Travel Requirements (mostly domestic) 20-25% (dependent on home location)

What We Offer: 

• We offer a competitive base salary and incentive bonus potential, combined with challenging and meaningful work, learning and career development opportunities and a great team environment. 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes personal and professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs.
• Focus on Wellness and innovative programs that support overall health and wellbeing such as annual Lifestyle Account and free Headspace App. 
• Progressive Employee Policies and Programs including a Flexible Work Location approach, and a vacation policy that provides up to 30 days’ vacation for all employees. 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Syngenta Contact Information:  
If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at recruitment.na@syngenta.com 

Syngenta Canada welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and is able to accommodate persons with disabilities.  For more information about accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or if you would like more information on our accommodation policies, please contact recruitment.na@syngenta.com 

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As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. 

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. 

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.