Senior Manager, Canadian Policy and Public Affairs
OVERVIEW
YOU WILL…
- Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships across Parliament, key federal ministries (e.g., Transport Canada, ISED), and all relevant provincial/territorial governments.
- Track all relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulation and ensure Waabi's priorities are integrated into legislative and regulatory processes.
- Build out a program to increase financial and operational support from the Canadian government.
- Represent Waabi within key Canadian industry associations and coalitions, driving consensus and proactively shaping coalition policy positions on critical issues.
- Lead and oversee the drafting and submission of regulatory comments on federal and provincial rule-makings.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all Canadian policy matters, reporting key developments and strategic recommendations to the Head of Policy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven track record working with federal and provincial ministries, including both political and civil service staff.
- Deep legislative and regulatory know-how at both the provincial and federal levels.
- Experience serving as a direct ambassador to Parliamentary offices, relevant federal/provincial ministry officials, and industry association leadership.
- 10+ years of experience in Canadian government relations or public policy.
- Tech or transportation industry experience.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Familiarity with Autonomous Vehicle (AV) policy within the trucking or robotaxi industries.
REQUIREMENTS
Description
- Proven track record working with federal and provincial ministries, including both political and civil service staff.
- Deep legislative and regulatory know-how at both the provincial and federal levels.
- Experience serving as a direct ambassador to Parliamentary offices, relevant federal/provincial ministry officials, and industry association leadership.
- 10+ years of experience in Canadian government relations or public policy.
- Tech or transportation industry experience.
NICE TO HAVE
Description
- Familiarity with Autonomous Vehicle (AV) policy within the trucking or robotaxi industries. The CAD yearly salary range for this role is: $190,000 - $230,000 CAD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi CAD Inc.’s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- How much does the Senior Manager, Canadian Policy and Public Affairs at Waabi pay?
- The posting lists a range of $190K–$230K per year. Ranges reflect what Waabi publicly declared on the source posting.
- Where is this Senior Manager, Canadian Policy and Public Affairs role based?
- The role is based in Toronto, ON.
- What experience does Waabi expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a senior-level role, typically 5+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- Where is Waabi headquartered?
- Waabi is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Waabi's Lever careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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