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 policy advocacy. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster collaborative environments while advancing equity, inclusion, and innovative registration practices.

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Occupational Licensing RegulationLabour Market IntegrationStakeholder EngagementPolicy AdvocacyTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ModernizationResearch SkillsProgram ManagementStrategic ThinkingSystems Thinking

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsRelationship-BuildingAnalytical SkillsAdaptabilityIntellectual Curiosity

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Degree in Public AdministrationCertification in Occupational Regulation

Industry Keywords

Fair Registration PracticesRegulated Health Professions ActMulti-Stakeholder CoalitionsEquity and InclusionPublic-Facing Engagements

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 practices in bridging initiatives and alternative occupational registration
Advance competency-based credential recognition through innovative and fair registration processes
Provide strategic oversight of initiatives across policy, advocacy, and organizational priorities
Engage with Fairness Commissioners and equivalent fair-registration frameworks across provinces
Lead research on licensing reform best practices and convene provincial, territorial, local, and regional stakeholders
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 or certification in occupational regulation, public administration/policy, law, social sciences, or a related field—or 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
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 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
Demonstrated ability to mobilize knowledge and share insights with internal stakeholders
Experience representing an organization externally or supporting public-facing engagements
Strong program management skills, organizational awareness, and sound judgment
Commitment to WES’s mission, impact goals, equity, inclusion, and diversity
Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and proactive mindset
Fluency in both French and English is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

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