Director, Regulatory Affairs

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower our work. We prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers. 

Yorkville Education Company (which manages both Yorkville University and the Toronto Film School) began with a simple idea in 2004: offer flexible, rigorous, and career-focused degrees on campus and online to people who are on a purposeful path. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value. 

Focused on providing a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our teams, from the President to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment at our three campus locations.

If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. 

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Governance, Regulatory & Government Affairs, the Director, Regulatory Affairs is responsible for ensuring the successful regulatory standing for Yorkville University and Toronto Film School across Canada. This position plays a critical role in: 

• overseeing all government submissions at both provincial and federal levels;  
• effectively ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accreditation standards; 
• leading successful site visits with regulatory and accrediting bodies, both virtually and in person.  

The Director works closely with the Academic and Senior Leadership Teams and is a key player in a collaborative effort to secure and enhance Yorkville’s strong regulatory standing. This position’s partnership with administrators across the university and engagement with various stakeholders is vital in supporting Yorkville's educational mission. As a People Leader, ensures a working environment where all team members can be their best selves, grow and thrive, to support our mission of championing student success.  

If you want to take on a role in an environment that makes a profound difference on the experience of students, we would love to talk to you.  

• Oversight of all Yorkville University government submissions on a provincial and federal level.   
• Execution of site visits and communications with regulators and expert review panels.  
• Understanding, and leading the process of achieving the conditions placed on degree programs and or commitments made during quality assurance reviews.  
• Evaluates emerging regulatory opportunities and priorities critical to Yorkville University’s success as they relate to the regulatory standing of the University across Canada.   
• Contribute to the development of the institution's strategic plan by providing input on regulatory standing and the achievement of institutional goals. 
• Manage, mentor and coach project coordinators  
• Contribute to a positive corporate culture that supports our core values.  

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field.  
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in higher education or non-profit administration, academic affairs, NGOs, or related roles, with 5 years in a leadership capacity.  
• Capacity, and affinity, to engage with multifaceted, and sometimes conflicting, regulatory environments across Canada. 
• Demonstrated experience in delivering results by engaging various types of stakeholders for one common purpose throughout multi-year projects. 
• Expert ability to host site visits, regulatory inspections/reviews, or related events where results of the event have tangible impact on future operations. 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.  
• Effective leadership and team management abilities.  
• Ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders. 

We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations. 

• Health Benefits 
• Dental Coverage 
• Retirement Savings Plan 
• Competitive Salary 
• Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment 
• Incentives and rewards 
• Career growth 
• Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs 
• Employee and Family Assistance Program 

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 467-0661.