Senior Manager, Canadian Policy and Public Affairs

About the role

Waabi is seeking a senior leader to shape and advance its public policy agenda across Canada. The role will guide government relations, regulatory strategy, and industry coalition work to support the company’s autonomous transportation technologies.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Required profile

• 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.
• Experience in the tech or transportation industry.