Manager, Market Access

Location: Ottawa, ON (Preferred) or Winnipeg, MB

Who We Are

The Canola Council of Canada (CCC) represents the canola value chain, including approximately 40,000 growers, life science companies, grain handlers, processors, and food and feed manufacturers. Guided by a new Strategic Framework, the Council aims to advance coordinated industry action to strengthen Canada’s global canola leadership.

The Manager, Market Access, will work to address market access issues for canola and canola products (oil and meal) in markets of interest. Working across internal teams, domestic and global stakeholders, the Manager will advance the Canadian canola industry’s export and trade interests.

The Opportunity

It’s a critically important time for the Canadian canola industry and we’re looking for a dynamic and driven Manager, Market Access to join our team.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Government & Industry Relations, in this position you'll play a key role in supporting and advancing CCC’s market access priorities, working to advance and ensure smooth and predictable trade for Canadian canola and canola products (oil and meal) in global markets.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a dedicated and passionate team delivering on a new strategic framework that puts trade and markets at the centre of our work on behalf of the canola value chain.

As an ideal candidate for this role, you’re a self-starter who’s solutions-oriented, reliable, accountable, and results-driven. You’re an effective communicator with strong writing and presentation skills. You take initiative, lead through collaboration and consensus-building, and develop genuine relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You have a background in agriculture and/or international trade.

Finally, you crave the opportunity to make an outsized impact and play a crucial role in advancing the interests of the Canadian canola industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing, and convening the Market Access Committee, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the planning, implementation, evaluation, and communication of CCC’s market access activities to address issues affecting Canadian canola and canola products.
• Represent CCC in advocacy efforts with domestic and international governments and participate in trade and market access focused forums.
• Represent CCC on government and industry committees and working groups.
• Conduct research and analysis on trade policies, export markets, tariffs, and non-tariff barriers to inform CCC’s advocacy and policy positions.
• Contribute to the development and management of market access budgets and funding applications, including coordinated federal programs.
• Work collaboratively with industry partners on joint initiatives and advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate and support the delivery of market access priorities by contributing to planning, budgeting, reporting, resource coordination, and the preparation of materials.

Qualifications

• A university degree in agriculture, international trade/relations, business, economics, or a related field; a master’s degree is an asset.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience working on trade, market access, government relations, or policy-related issues, preferably within agriculture or international trade. Knowledge of the canola industry is an asset.
• Experience developing and delivering strategic plans, workplans, and programs.
• Strong relationship‑building skills with the ability to address member, stakeholder, and industry needs in a professional manner.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse perspectives.
• Experience working with consultants and managing budgets, projects, and reports.
• Strong writing, presentation, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as required.
• Demonstrated professionalism and maturity.

Why Work Here?

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including but not limited to…

• Annual bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits + health spending account
• RRSP matching
• Hybrid working environment
• Holiday Closure between Christmas and New Years, Summer Hours Program

How to Apply

Please send your application directly to our recruitment partner, Business Sherpa Group, at

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Canola Council of Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.