Manager of Market Development and Trade

Connect Markets. Create Opportunities. Strengthen Alberta Agriculture.

Are you passionate about agricultural markets, international trade, and the economic forces shaping Canadian agriculture? Do you enjoy turning market intelligence into strategies that create real opportunities?

Alberta Grains is seeking a Manager of Market Development and Trade to help strengthen market access, advance trade opportunities, and support the competitiveness of Alberta wheat and barley producers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical, relationship-driven professional who wants to play an influential role in Canada's grain industry.

Reporting to the Director of Government Relations and Policy, you'll lead market development and trade initiatives that support Alberta farmers and the long-term success of the wheat and barley sector.

You'll work with industry organizations, government agencies, grain buyers, exporters, and other partners to identify opportunities, address market challenges, and provide valuable economic and market intelligence.

From analyzing grain markets and transportation challenges to strengthening domestic and international trade relationships, your work will help inform decisions that matter to producers.

• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen market access, grain marketing, and trade opportunities.
• Build productive relationships with grain buyers, exporters, processors, regulators, and industry partners.
• Collaborate with organizations such as Cereals Canada and the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre.
• Represent Alberta Grains in industry forums, working groups, consultations, and strategic partnerships.
• Identify barriers to trade and emerging market opportunities, recommending practical solutions.

• Monitor market trends, pricing developments, trade issues, and economic conditions affecting Alberta wheat and barley.
• Analyze grain markets, transportation systems, supply chains, and regulatory developments.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for producers, committees, the Board, and organizational leadership.
• Oversee Alberta Grains' PDQ price data and quotation system, supporting its accuracy, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Provide market and economic expertise to support evidence-based policy and advocacy positions.

• Support Alberta Grains' Markets Committee through research, presentations, recommendations, and project coordination.
• Lead market-related projects, partnerships, contracts, and research initiatives.
• Develop briefing materials, reports, and presentations for industry and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams and provide guidance to project resources, analysts, and consultants as required.

We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with commercial awareness, curiosity, and a genuine interest in helping Alberta agriculture succeed.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in agricultural markets, grain trade, market development, economic analysis, supply chains, or a related field.
• A degree in agriculture, economics, business, commerce, or a related discipline. Equivalent education and experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian grain markets, agricultural trade, transportation, market access, and pricing mechanisms.
• Experience analyzing economic trends, market data, and supply-chain developments to support sound decisions.
• An understanding of grain pricing, risk management, and market intelligence tools.
• Proven ability to manage projects, partnerships, contracts, budgets, and competing priorities.
• Strong…