Agricultural Policy Analyst

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Egg Farmers of Canada Full time
p>Egg Farmers of Canada (EFC) is seeking an Animal Welfare Program and Policy Analyst to join the Program Development unit in the Operations department. This is an approximately nine-month fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave.

The Program and Policy Analyst is responsible for advancing key areas like animal welfare, animal health, antimicrobial use and resistance, environmental sustainability, advising on government regulatory and policy consultations, developing policy and egg industry positions and working with internal and external stakeholders.


This role is well-suited for someone with a background in agriculture or animal science, who enjoys variety in the work they do, as this role will involve project, policy, and reactive work.


Duties and Responsibilities
Program Development
  1. Work with other units, committees, egg boards and stakeholders on a regular basis to monitor and update EFC's on-farm Animal Care Program.
  2. Develop Animal Care Program resources and lead EFC's Animal Care Resources Team.
  3. Work collaboratively to develop and execute projects related to national program and initiatives.
  4. Research, write and present project definitions, plans, and proposals to various audiences.

Policy Analysis and Development
  1. Provide background knowledge and advice to Manager of Program Development and Chief Operating Officer regarding the management of policy and operational issues in key areas like animal health and welfare, research, antimicrobial use and resistance, and environmental sustainability.
  2. Review and assess proposed national and international policy proposals and regulatory changes regarding the aforementioned key areas, and provide verbal and written analyses and responses.

Stakeholder Activities
  1. Correspond with various stakeholders through email, phone, virtual and face-to-face meetings.

Qualifications:
  1. Knowledge of animal and/or poultry science, animal welfare, animal health, antimicrobial use and resistance, and environmental sustainability and research, with a focus on poultry and poultry issues.
  2. Knowledge and understanding of national and international regulation and policy related to the egg industry.
  3. Knowledge in food safety is considered an asset.
  4. Solid research skills and ability to read highly technical information (e.g. scientific and or technical papers).
  5. Excellent writing and oral presentation skills to communicate ideas and recommendations.
  6. Project and time management.

Education & Experience
  1. Graduate degree (masters) preferred with a focus on animal science, poultry science, animal welfare and/or health or related agricultural field.
  2. 2-5 years of experience in a field related to agriculture or food, including animal or poultry science, animal welfare and/or animal health.
  3. Prior experience working with Board Committees, multi-stakeholder working groups, working in a national or provincial not-for-profit organization and with various government departments are considered assets.
  4. Experience using various software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, basic competence in Excel, Adobe Acrobat or Nitro Pro).
  5. Experience performing research activities is considered an asset.


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