Director, Regulatory
Eastlink is a family-owned, entrepreneurial and innovative leader in delivering creative, competitive, customer-focused telecommunications solutions from headquarters in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Serving customers across seven provinces, Eastlink offers advanced services including Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with Platinum Status, Eastlink works hard to create an environment that fosters and rewards innovation, challenges the status quo, embraces change, and empowers individuals to deliver exceptional service to internal and external customers. Providing growth and development opportunities through hands-on experience, along with the training and tools to succeed, is at the heart of Eastlink’s culture. Eastlink takes pride in its agile, customer-focused organization with a flat structure that fosters a practical, get-it-done culture. This commitment not only drives continuous improvement but also creates an environment where customers and team members feel like members of the family.
What does this role entail?
Reporting to a senior member of the regulatory team and collaborating cross-functionally, the Director, Regulatory provides direction and guidance on telecommunications policies and regulatory frameworks. You will assist in the implementation of the organization’s vision and strategic plan for regulatory affairs by assessing key issues and ensuring compliance with legal and policy frameworks. You will contribute to internal policy development, prepare regulatory submissions and advocate Eastlink’s interest in proceedings via written submissions. Finally, you will navigate the evolving regulatory environment to develop a deep understanding of Canada’s internet and mobile services market, broadcasting, emerging technologies, and applicable legal and regulatory context.
As the ideal candidate you:
The principles of equal opportunity employment will be upheld throughout this process. KBRS will also provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to the recruitment professionals named within this advertisement.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies with Platinum Status, Eastlink works hard to create an environment that fosters and rewards innovation, challenges the status quo, embraces change, and empowers individuals to deliver exceptional service to internal and external customers. Providing growth and development opportunities through hands-on experience, along with the training and tools to succeed, is at the heart of Eastlink’s culture. Eastlink takes pride in its agile, customer-focused organization with a flat structure that fosters a practical, get-it-done culture. This commitment not only drives continuous improvement but also creates an environment where customers and team members feel like members of the family.
What does this role entail?
Reporting to a senior member of the regulatory team and collaborating cross-functionally, the Director, Regulatory provides direction and guidance on telecommunications policies and regulatory frameworks. You will assist in the implementation of the organization’s vision and strategic plan for regulatory affairs by assessing key issues and ensuring compliance with legal and policy frameworks. You will contribute to internal policy development, prepare regulatory submissions and advocate Eastlink’s interest in proceedings via written submissions. Finally, you will navigate the evolving regulatory environment to develop a deep understanding of Canada’s internet and mobile services market, broadcasting, emerging technologies, and applicable legal and regulatory context.
As the ideal candidate you:
- Bring several years of progressive experience leading legal, regulatory or public policy initiatives. Experience in a large, multifaceted organization is considered an asset.
- Have exceptional communication skills, with a particular talent for delivering impactful presentations and advocacy writing, including persuasive submissions and reports.
- Are a strong negotiator and influencer, with excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships.
- Bring a unique blend of vision, business acumen and unwavering attention to detail.
- Have strong organizational abilities, excelling in project management and prioritization to drive the successful execution of company objectives.
The principles of equal opportunity employment will be upheld throughout this process. KBRS will also provide support in the recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to the recruitment professionals named within this advertisement.