Senior Manager, Regulatory Submissions

Yorkville University is seeking applications for the position of Senior Manager, Regulatory Submissions . As part of the Regulatory Affairs team, this pivotal role partners with senior leaders to navigate complex regulatory environments and enable innovative, high‑quality academic programming.

Yorkville University is built on the belief that education is a catalyst for transformation. With a mission to democratize access to higher learning, Yorkville—together with Toronto Film School—offers creative and academic pathways that blend innovation, industry relevance, and the arts. Yorkville delivers rigorous, flexible programs across its campuses in Ontario, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. Its offerings are designed to fit into the lives of learners, many of whom balance studies with work and personal commitments, ensuring education enhances rather than disrupts their daily realities.

Yorkville’s community is vibrant, diverse, and united by a commitment to opportunity and inclusion. Faculty and staff across teaching, operations, and technology work to remove barriers and expand access, fostering a supportive environment for both learners and employees. Through industry‑informed programs, first‑of‑their‑kind innovations, and a deep focus on human connection, Yorkville empowers people to reimagine their futures and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end planning, coordination, preparation, and submission of regulatory documentation to federal and provincial bodies.
• Support institutional compliance with evolving regulatory requirements while upholding the University’s standards of quality, accuracy, and integrity.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously refine standardized templates and institutional content for regulatory submissions.
• Partner cross‑functionally with academic, administrative, and executive stakeholders to gather, validate, and finalize submission content.
• Manage complex review and approval schedules, ensuring timely sign‑off from senior leadership and on‑time government submissions.
• Advise teams on regulatory requirements, submission guidelines, and government relations considerations throughout the submission and approval lifecycle.
• Provide strategic guidance to mitigate regulatory risk, streamline workflows, and reduce the likelihood of delays or compliance issues.
• Support the development and launch of new academic programs by advising on regulatory requirements and submission guidelines.
• Maintain robust tracking systems and comprehensive records for all submissions, approvals, and regulatory communications.
• Champion continuous improvement by integrating feedback from regulatory reviews to enhance processes, documentation quality, and institutional readiness.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree with demonstrated advanced writing and editing ability is required. Degrees in the social sciences or humanities are considered strong assets.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in regulatory submissions, grant writing, program management, compliance, policy development, or a related role.
• Experience in a regulated or non‑profit sector (e.g., healthcare, government, non‑profit, professional associations) is considered an asset. Direct higher education experience is not required.
• Evidence of producing professional‑quality written work (policy documents, annual reports, regulatory reports, grant applications, or equivalent) at a high standard.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi‑stakeholder projects with strict deadlines and high standards for accuracy.
• Experience managing review processes with senior executives and/or external oversight bodies is an advantage.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and content creation skills, with proven attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, from senior executives with both academic and corporate backgrounds to academic faculty and external agencies.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with document, workflow systems, or project management tools is an asset.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to excellence.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive under evolving regulatory landscapes with tight timelines.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Collaborative and collegial team player who thrives in cross‑functional environments while also maintaining independence and accountability.
• Detail‑oriented, disciplined, able to maintain accuracy and composure under tight deadlines.

Benefits

This position offers a salary range of $100,000 to $115,000 annually, with placement within the range based on experience, education, and internal equity.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company, and they are committed to making those values an integral part of their culture. Yorkville University and KBRS 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 and KBRS will 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 to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact View email address on apply.j-vers.com or View email address on apply.j-vers.com.