Agriculture & Food Sustainability Specialist

Ducks Unlimited Canada•Flexible Location within Canada, NL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Agriculture Partnerships, the Agriculture & Food Sustainability Specialist supports engagement with the agriculture and food sector by managing a portfolio of corporate partners and advancing sustainability and conservation initiatives. The role drives revenue growth, partnership development, and delivery of nature‑based solutions that align industry sustainability priorities with DUC’s mission.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in corporate partnerships, sustainability, account management, business development, conservation, agriculture, or related fields.
Minimum of a college diploma related to Sustainability, Agriculture, Food Systems or relevant field. A combination of relevant education, training and work experience will be considered.
Experience managing corporate relationships, coordinating multi-stakeholder projects, or supporting partnership development initiatives is considered an asset.
Experience working in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset: ESG and sustainability strategy, agriculture or food systems, conservation or environmental programming, consulting services, carbon markets, communications, or financial support/accounting.
Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations and communications.
Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
Ability to facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders toward shared objectives.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and adapt to changing business and partnership requirements in a fast-paced environment.
Accountable for managing and supporting revenue-generating partnership activities and maintaining strong stewardship of corporate relationships.
Work is primarily performed in an office or remote work environment with regular computer and virtual meetings.
Requires prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and communication, primarily virtual meetings.
Occasional travel within Canada may be required for partner meetings, conferences, industry events, field visits, and internal team meetings.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Agriculture and Food sector, sustainability frameworks, or nature-based solutions is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate accounts, maintaining regular engagement and stewardship to advance shared sustainability and conservation objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with corporate partners, industry stakeholders, and sustainability leaders.
Collaborate with internal teams, including Conservation, Development, Marketing and Communications to coordinate partnership activities and ensure alignment on priorities.
Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, scopes of work, and partnership agreements tailored to partner needs.
Work with the Development team to identify opportunities where corporate engagement aligns with philanthropic giving.
Engage corporate partners in relevant events, campaigns, and stewardship opportunities to strengthen relationships and generate additional revenue.
Coordinate partnership agreements and contracts with legal, finance, and conservation program teams ensuring compliance with organizational policies and partnership requirements.
Support contract development, review, negotiation, execution and amendments.
Track partnership activities and revenue opportunities using Salesforce and other digital tools.
Prepare progress reports, pipeline updates, revenue forecasts and account summaries to support internal coordination and decision‑making.
Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders across conservation, finance, IT, marketing and program delivery.
Assist in developing partner‑facing materials, including proposals, impact reports, presentations, and stewardship communications.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to partner interactions, contracts, deliverables, and revenue activities.
Support cross‑business unit collaboration to ensure partnership commitments, timelines, and deliverables are achieved effectively.
Support the development and execution of account strategies aligned with DUC’s national conservation and sustainable agriculture priorities.
Identify opportunities to align corporate sustainability goals with DUC programs, NbS, and professional service offerings.
Conduct research and analysis on sustainability trends, ESG commitments, climate and biodiversity targets, supply chain priorities, and emerging funding opportunities.
Maintain account development plans, including pipelines, engagement strategies, revenue projections, and partner priorities.
Contribute to the development of innovative partnership opportunities related to sustainable agriculture, conservation finance, carbon and ecosystem markets, biodiversity, water stewardship, and climate resilience.
Assist in the annual business planning, forecasting, budgeting, and goal setting.
Represent DUC at meetings, industry events, and partner discussions to strengthen sector relationships and identify collaboration opportunities.