Cargill - Lead - Government Relations

Government Relations Lead

Job Purpose and Impact:

The Government Relations Lead will contribute to guiding and representing the company on moderately complex legislative and regulatory affairs with elected officials and government officials in regulatory agencies. In this role, you will build and maintain relationships with governments, trade associations, industry coalitions, public services and other authorities to influence policies and positions.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Act as a resource on regulatory matters with regard to product changes.

2. Collaborate to prepare and organize forums and gatherings with government officials to exchange ideas and information on business activities and potential legislation that may affect the organization.

3. Help ensure that the organization's interests are represented and protected in legislative proceedings and in the development of market rules and procedures.

4. Participate as part of a team to develop and maintain policies and programs to ensure awareness of government legislation and regulatory issues that affect the organization.

5. Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's/PG degree in a related field or equivalent experience

2. Minimum of two years of related work experience

3. Other minimum qualifications may apply

Preferred Qualifications:

1.7-8 years of related work experience

2. Rich experience with Government Department and officers in a manufacturing environment