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Manager, Policy and Programs
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Standards Council of Canada | Conseil canadien des normes
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About the Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned leader with experience in the public service, public policy, or strategic program delivery to help advance national priorities in artificial intelligence, data governance, and the digital economy.
This role is ideal for an accomplished manager who thrives in complex stakeholder environments, can translate emerging issues into action, and is motivated by work with national impact.
You will collaborate with senior leaders across government, industry, and innovation ecosystems to help position Canada for success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
If you bring expertise in AI, data policy, digital regulation, innovation, or cross-government leadership, this is an opportunity to apply your experience in a highly strategic and future-focused mandate.
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is a federal Crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization in Canada. Located in Ottawa, SCC has a Governing Council comprised of up to 13 members and a staff of approximately 150. The organization reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Industry and oversees Canada's standardization network.
Job Summary and Key Activities
The Manager, Policy and Programs proactively develops collaborative working relationships with representatives from governments, industry and other external organizations that are the primary contributors, users, and beneficiaries of Canada’s standardization system.
The Manager engages with stakeholders in sectors of strategic focus under their responsibilities, understands their priorities and initiates the development of potential strategies, programs or services that will address their objectives and needs.
In addressing SCC’s stakeholders’ objectives and enabling the realization of opportunities, the Manager provides concepts of regulatory, policy or strategic options, and facilitates SCC’s response in accordance with the corporate priorities and goals. The role works in close partnership with SCC’s AI and Data programs, contributing to projects and strategies centered on the digital economy
KEY ACTIVITIES
Identifies and pursues opportunities to engage key stakeholders in Canada’s private and public sector organizations, for the development and offering of services to maximize the value of standardization and conformity assessment activities in sectors of strategic focus under their responsibility. Sectors may change depending on the strategy and objectives of the organization.
Develops and coordinates program work of the SCC, and on behalf of the Canadian Standardization System, raising the profile of SCC within all level of government, with focus on departments with regulatory responsibilities, to ensure positive relationship, compelling them to seek our engagement and advice.
Leads, as appropriate, the development of initial concepts of standardization strategies addressing SCC’s stakeholders’ priorities and oversees the planning and delivery of identified strategies and services. These projects may include the provision of regulatory or policy advice, the identification of gaps and opportunities in the use and incorporation of standardization in federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal jurisdictions, research on existing national, regional, and international standards, overseeing roadmaps conception and the facilitation of the development of new or updated standards, accreditation programs, and related guidance.
Executes the development and oversees the implementation of policies, programs, and engagement strategies to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of Canada’s standardization Strategy.
Oversees the development of project and program plans, evaluates alternatives, and risks, identifies resources, budgets, and delivery schedules.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned leader with experience in the public service, public policy, or strategic program delivery to help advance national priorities in artificial intelligence, data governance, and the digital economy.
This role is ideal for an accomplished manager who thrives in complex stakeholder environments, can translate emerging issues into action, and is motivated by work with national impact.
You will collaborate with senior leaders across government, industry, and innovation ecosystems to help position Canada for success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
If you bring expertise in AI, data policy, digital regulation, innovation, or cross-government leadership, this is an opportunity to apply your experience in a highly strategic and future-focused mandate.
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is a federal Crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization in Canada. Located in Ottawa, SCC has a Governing Council comprised of up to 13 members and a staff of approximately 150. The organization reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Industry and oversees Canada's standardization network.
Job Summary and Key Activities
The Manager, Policy and Programs proactively develops collaborative working relationships with representatives from governments, industry and other external organizations that are the primary contributors, users, and beneficiaries of Canada’s standardization system.
The Manager engages with stakeholders in sectors of strategic focus under their responsibilities, understands their priorities and initiates the development of potential strategies, programs or services that will address their objectives and needs.
In addressing SCC’s stakeholders’ objectives and enabling the realization of opportunities, the Manager provides concepts of regulatory, policy or strategic options, and facilitates SCC’s response in accordance with the corporate priorities and goals. The role works in close partnership with SCC’s AI and Data programs, contributing to projects and strategies centered on the digital economy
KEY ACTIVITIES
Identifies and pursues opportunities to engage key stakeholders in Canada’s private and public sector organizations, for the development and offering of services to maximize the value of standardization and conformity assessment activities in sectors of strategic focus under their responsibility. Sectors may change depending on the strategy and objectives of the organization.
Develops and coordinates program work of the SCC, and on behalf of the Canadian Standardization System, raising the profile of SCC within all level of government, with focus on departments with regulatory responsibilities, to ensure positive relationship, compelling them to seek our engagement and advice.
Leads, as appropriate, the development of initial concepts of standardization strategies addressing SCC’s stakeholders’ priorities and oversees the planning and delivery of identified strategies and services. These projects may include the provision of regulatory or policy advice, the identification of gaps and opportunities in the use and incorporation of standardization in federal, provincial, territorial, or municipal jurisdictions, research on existing national, regional, and international standards, overseeing roadmaps conception and the facilitation of the development of new or updated standards, accreditation programs, and related guidance.
Executes the development and oversees the implementation of policies, programs, and engagement strategies to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of Canada’s standardization Strategy.
Oversees the development of project and program plans, evaluates alternatives, and risks, identifies resources, budgets, and delivery schedules.
