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Regional Standards Advocacy Manager

Posted on March 19, 2026

Ottawa, Canada
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Full Time

Regional Standards Advocacy Manager job opportunity

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Standards Advocacy Manager at UL Standards & Engagement. This is a hybrid opportunity based in our Ottawa, Canada office.

The Regional Standards Advocacy Manager will lead partnerships and market engagement strategy, to drive the adoption of safety standards in Canadian and international markets through education and advocacy, and advance the mission of UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) to make the world safer, more secure, and sustainable. The Regional Standards Advocacy Manager will create a strong partnership with the existing ULSE standards development staff in Ottawa to identify and advance strategic opportunities to broaden the organization’s presence, relevance and impact across the international safety standards environment, with a primary focus in Canada. With a strong understanding of industry and regulatory dynamics, The Regional Standards Advocacy Manager will develop and execute strategic engagement initiatives in Canada and partner with policymakers, regulatory authorities, standards bodies, and industry stakeholders to advance safety outcomes and strengthen the organization’s influence within the international standards landscape.

As a representative of ULSE and thought partner to senior leadership, the Regional Standards Advocacy Manager will amplify the organization’s standards development work, in critical focus areas including battery safety, fire safety, electrification and sustainability, while cultivating strategic partnerships that expand impact and reinforce global harmonization of safety standards.

UL Standards & Engagement:

At UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Standards teams who develop the standards required to put that knowledge into practice.

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Regional Standards Advocacy Manager, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

Develop and implement policy and engagement strategy at the municipal, provincial, territorial, and federal levels to advance ULSE’s priority areas of battery safety, fire, electrification, and sustainability. Identify opportunities to drive the organization’s expansion and influence within the safety standards landscape.

Lead and execute ULSE’s government affairs strategy in Canada, including setting policy priorities and leading stakeholder engagement efforts with policymakers, agencies and government audiences. Coordinate ULSE participation in Canadian standards setting bodies to promote use of UL standards globally.

Manage education and advocacy programs and project activities to support the overall global standards strategy in the region. Scope and lead end-to-end project plans, ensure deadlines are met, and actively manage milestones and priorities.

Establish and cultivate robust relationships with governmental and non-governmental entities, including national standards bodies, local representatives of international standards bodies, legislators, regulators, code officials, industry leaders, fire safety professionals, consumer groups, advocacy groups to advance ULSE’s standards and public policy priorities.

Serve as a thought leader and represent ULSE within Canada at key meetings, forums, symposia, and conferences. Elevate our standards development and safety advocacy work in the region through presentations, articles, roundtables, panel participation, and other platforms to educate and advance standards initiatives.

Establish presence as a subject matter expert with ability to influence policies and regulations related to safety, security, and sustainability within Canada.

Identify communications needs, design targeted, high-impact content and materials that effectively support engagement, advocacy and strategic objectives.

Advise internal stakeholders on regional relationships, regulatory dynamics, and local market needs. Track and measure engagement outcomes, partnership effectiveness, and regional impact to inform strategic priorities and executive reporting.

Contribute to department initiatives as needed.

What you’ll experience working at UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.

Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

Total Rewards: All employees at UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

Broad understanding and expertise in municipal and federal government engagement, and policy regulations landscape.

Deep understanding of national and international standards development across North America and Internationally.

Subject matter knowledge across domains, including battery technologies, fire protection, electrification and sustainability.

Project management skills with experience developing project timelines, scope, and managing project resources, with demonstrated ability to lead small project teams or workstreams. Ability to execute end-to-end processes independently.

Excellent collaboration skills in leading and participating in multi-disciplinary teams, and also in developing partnerships with external stakeholders to deliver impactful results.

Strong communication and engagement skills, able to develop and implement comprehensive communication and engagement plans, as well as effectively communicate project goals, requirements and progress to various stakeholder groups.

Excellent presentation and facilitation skills, with ability to communicate complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Familiarity with WTO/TBT and Regional Standards Development Processes and Structure as well as regulatory and government structure.

Strategic thinker with ability to innovate and adapt in a dynamic industry landscape.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree in Business Administration, International Affairs, or Public Policy preferred.

Minimum 9 years of related work experience.

Experience in government relations, public policy, or advocacy.

Familiarity with local and international safety regulations and standards.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.

Salary Range:

$99,207.42-$136,410.19

Pay type:

Salary

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