Senior Manager, Policy & Compliance

　　You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

　　At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters . As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. You’ll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that’s dedicated to solving big challenges and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country. They’re at the center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to us because the need is urgent — and it’s growing .

　　More than six million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you’ll help tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we’ll keep moving the dial on the challenges people with disabilities face. Our work is deep and wide — and you’ll always find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose , Vision , and Mission , which inform how we drive all our work forward:

　　· Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

　　· Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities.

　　· Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

　　By advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

　　· Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

　　· Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

　　· Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

　　· Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

　　· Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

　　Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

　　We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager, Policy & Compliance . This position is responsible for leading and planning policy development, implementation and supporting policy and compliance change initiatives that promote capacity building and good governance practices. Working closely with leaders and managers across March of Dimes Canada (MODC), this role stewards the development and ongoing support of policy and compliance activity to advance effective policy and compliance management, protect MODC assets that include our people, reputation, physical spaces, financial assets, and reputation ensuring legal obligations are fulfilled.

　　Reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Risk & Resilience, the Senior Manager of Policy & Compliance serves as a knowledge and support hub for MODC’s policy framework, organization-wide policy planning, advising and guiding leaders and managers on policy development and compliance processes.

　　Role and Responsibilities

　　· Evolve and manage MODC’s comprehensive policy system and collaborative compliance framework, includes policy development, roll out, policy library, reporting, continuous monitoring to ensure relevance and integration of policies/procedures.

　　· Co-develop new and updated policies that reflect evolving MODC needs and statutory requirements, working closely with senior leaders/policy owners on policy development efforts.

　　· Manage and monitor progress on MODC’s annual policy plan supporting the Senior Director Risk & Resilience and MODC Policy Review Group to advance policy priorities each year.

　　· Manage, update, and steward MODC’s compliance obligations register and annual compliance plan including compliance declaration process, advancing compliance system and process best practices.

　　· Work closely with People & Culture team to co-develop and advance policy training tools e.g., e-learning.

　　· Assess and continuously monitor the evolving regulatory environment impacting MODC and its operations, incorporating development and enhancement efforts in planning to meet new and updated obligations and requirements.

　　· Provide early identification and analysis of policy and compliance leading practices and trends, applying critical thinking, internal and external information gathering and analysis, creative problem-solving within a complex, decentralized organization.

　　· Act as a resource to leaders and senior managers researching and advancing policy and compliance best practices.

　　· Guide and coach Policy team member(s).

　　Risk & Resilience Team

　　· Contribute towards a strong Risk & Resilience Team and One Team Culture fostering inclusive spaces, supporting behaviours for learning and engagement for Risk & Resilience-led capacity building and change initiatives.

　　Qualifications and Experience

　　· University undergraduate or master’s degree in business or related field; Lean Six Sigma and/or PMP certification an asset.

　　· Minimum 5 years experience in managing policy development and change management initiatives.

　　· In-depth knowledge of key policy areas, compliance standards, principles, and processes, with proven policy development and policy/compliance system management expertise.

　　· Extensive policy and compliance management experience, ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate data integrating diverse sources of information is required.

　　· Advanced project management skills with proven ability to plan, organize, deliver policy and compliance initiatives involving complexity

　　· Extensive change management experience includes policy/process design and implementation, with proven success in managing change initiatives and resolving complex issues.

　　· Deep understanding and fostering of effective teamwork and communication.

　　· Excellent oral and written skills to write policy, deliver presentations, training, reporting to raise awareness and build motivation for change adoption by managers and employees.

　　· Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships and positive working relationships.

　　· Aptitude for managing multiple priorities and navigating through ambiguity.

　　· Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to diverse needs of people.

　　COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

　　Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommended by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights legislation.

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　　MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

　　Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

　　MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.