About

WaterPower Canada (WPC) is the national, not-for-profit trade association dedicated to representing the waterpower industry. Its many members span the breadth of the sector and include hydropower producers, manufacturers, developers, engineering firms and other organizations. WaterPower Canada members represent more than 95% of the waterpower installed capacity in Canada, advocating for the responsible development and use of waterpower to meet our present and future electricity needs in a sustainable manner. The energy that our members supply is an essential part of the solution towards a low-carbon future. WPC informs policymakers, industry, and the general public, represents members in federal-level policy and regulatory activities and provides members and stakeholders with opportunities to network and collaborate.

THE POSITION

WPC is currently looking to hire a Senior Director, Regulatory & Government Affairs, reporting to the President. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, this is a full-time, permanent position requiring 7-15 years of relevant work experience in government, industry or the environmental non-governmental sector.

This position requires a significant amount of environmental research, policy development/ analysis, committee management, stakeholder interaction/collaboration, and advocacy with the federal government.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ISSUES MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS

• Work closely with WPC members to manage the following issues:
  • Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA)
  • Fisheries Act (FA)
  • Species at Risk Act (SARA)
  • Navigation Protection Act (NPA)
  • Federal climate action policies (e.g., national price on carbon, Clean Fuel Standard, etc.)
• Maintain up to date knowledge of existing and proposed legislation, regulations, policies and proposals and potential implications for the sector.
• Develop publications, position statements, submissions to government and contribute to speeches and presentations preparation.
• Work closely with all members to develop consensus that help promote the industry.
• Act as WPC’s main point of contact for Government Relations activities. Coordinate external meetings with government officials / stakeholders and participate in these meetings.
• Keep current on provincial, regional and international policies and initiatives pertaining to the sector.
• Review and analyze relevant publications and submissions and provide analysis for staff and members.
• Respond to information requests from members and external stakeholders.
• Act as WPC representative on federal government’s committees.

COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT

• Organize and lead committee conference calls, webinars, and face-to-face meetings, keeping track of agreed upon action items.
• Provide input at quarterly Board of Directors meetings; participate and present at those meetings.
• Ensure content and editorial accuracy of documents before final publication/submission/or sharing with members and other external stakeholders.
• Assist with other related-task group activity when requested by the President.

QUALIFICATIONS

 A Bachelor or Master’s level degree in Public Policy, Law, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies.

• 7 to 15 years of work experience of direct relevance in government, industry or non-for-profit sector.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development and analysis.
• Very strong knowledge of Canadian federal environmental policy, including climate action policies.

ATTRIBUTES

 Superior analytical and organizational skills.

• Excellent time management.
• Consensus builder.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and with a team.
• Strategic thinker.
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel, on occasion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English – capabilities in French an asset.
• Must be able to register and act as a lobbyist.

START DATE:  AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

TO APPLY

WPC provides an excellent salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please send your resume and cover letter by email to recruitment@waterpowercanada.ca. WaterPower Canada is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building diverse, equitable, inclusive, flexible and accessible working environments. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of staff including, but not limited to, women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity to apply. We thank all candidates who apply. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.