Director of Regulatory Innovation – Integration

World Education Services

. Set the strategic direction for Pan-Canadian harmonization of registration, licensure best practices, and labour market integration .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaLead💰 CA$102,000 - CA$131,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in occupational licensing regulation and labour market integration, with a strong focus on strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership. Proven ability to advance competency-based credential recognition and lead multi-stakeholder coalitions in a dynamic environment.

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Occupational Licensing RegulationLabour Market IntegrationStakeholder EngagementTeam LeadershipStrategic Oversight

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ModernizationPolicy DevelopmentProgram ManagementResearch SkillsAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsRelationship-BuildingAdaptabilityIntellectual CuriosityProactive Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Degree in Occupational RegulationCertification in Public Administration

Industry Keywords

Fair Registration PracticesRegulated Health Professions ActMulti-Stakeholder CoalitionsEquity and InclusionCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the strategic direction for Pan-Canadian harmonization of registration, licensure best practices, and labour market integration
Work with regulatory bodies and national assessment institutions to advance licensing and regulatory reforms
Identify and scale promising bridging initiatives and alternative occupational registration practices
Advance competency-based credential recognition through innovative and fair registration processes
Provide strategic oversight of initiatives across policy, advocacy, and organizational priorities
Lead engagement with Fairness Commissioners and equivalent provincial fair registration frameworks
Lead research on licensing reform best practices and convene stakeholders for local and regional input
Oversee strategies and sector partnerships supporting federal, provincial, municipal, and sectoral advocacy
Integrate regulatory and labour market intelligence into policy and strategy
Represent WES at conferences, consultations, and in media
Lead cross-functional collaboration and external contributors
Develop multi-year learning, monitoring, and evaluation plans
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary team
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, supportive, innovative, results-oriented, and accountable team culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 years of experience at the intersection of occupational licensing regulation and labour market integration in Canada
Graduate degree / certification in occupational regulation, public administration / policy, law, social sciences, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of education and professional or lived experience
Strong familiarity with jurisdictional Fair Registration practices, the Regulated Health Professions Act, and regulatory modernization debates across professions and compulsory trades
Experience building and leading multi-stakeholder coalitions across government, regulators, employers, and business / industry associations
5+ years of experience leading or managing a team
Proven track record leading system change work and engaging key stakeholders toward desired outcomes
Senior people leadership experience, including managing policy teams, budgets, and complex external partnerships
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Demonstrated strategic thinking and systems thinking skills
Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills across stakeholders and cultures
Ability to work in ambiguous, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environments
Ability to mobilize knowledge and proactively share relevant insights
Experience representing an organization externally or supporting public-facing engagements
Strong program management skills, organizational awareness, and sound judgment
Alignment with WES’s mission, impact goals, and commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity
Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and proactive mindset
Fluency in both French and English is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work options and flexible scheduling
Generous time-off policies
Comprehensive wellness programs
Comprehensive benefits
Tangible rewards and recognition
Learning opportunities and pathways for personal and professional development
Comprehensive training programs
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Career advancement opportunities
Employee-led resource groups
Town halls and collaborative team events
Meaningful volunteer opportunities
Inclusive, mission-driven, employee-centric workplace
Accommodation support during the recruitment process