Advocacy Leader for Ontario's Wine Industry

Become President of Ontario Craft Wineries, guiding 115 VQA wineries through strategic advocacy and government relations. Use your leadership to foster a thriving wine sector. As the new President, you will leverage your experience in government relations and advocacy to elevate the Ontario wine industry. Your primary focus will be on translating the Board's strategic vision into actionable plans, while cultivating robust relationships with government agencies and industry partners. You will also oversee financial management to maintain the organization's sustainability and growth. Key Responsibilities Translate Board goals into operational plans Develop key relationships to support advocacy efforts Drive legislative change for enhanced wine sales Oversee financial stability and conference growth Manage human resources and staff development Requirements Strong network and experience in government relations Proven leadership within advocacy or trade organizations Exceptional strategic and consensus-building skills Experience with Board relations and stakeholder management Degree in business, public policy, or equivalent experience Lead strategic initiatives that enhance Ontario's VQA wine industry growth. J-18808-Ljbffr