Senior Policy Analyst – International Policy

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. | Expires Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 3:59 a.m.

Who We Are

SCC is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada’s interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can.

As Canada’s national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success.

SCC’s work also helps drive Canada’s health, well-being and economic prosperity. Whether it’s the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their environment. At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians’ quality of life and economic prosperity.

Our Culture

A recipient of Waterstone’s Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award in 2023, 2024, and 2025, we foster a culture grounded in our core values of respect, professionalism, and integrity. Our culture continues to evolve as we adapt to new ways of working, strengthening our ability to collaborate, remain agile, and support one another. This sustained recognition reflects a workplace defined by compassion, flexibility, and a shared commitment to excellence.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Policy Analyst – International Policy

The Senior Policy Analyst – International Policy is responsible for delivering outcomes and implementation support for key corporate initiatives, providing front line leadership, expertise, and professional acumen in managing activities and relationships that are international-facing.



The role develops and manages important stakeholder relationships and provides strategic advice to address stakeholder objectives and needs. The Senior Policy Analyst – International Policy interacts and consults regularly with internal parties and external stakeholders to drive the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.

Your Background

Requirements

Security clearance : Secret

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in political science, sociology, public administration or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience and skills

- 5-10 years of experience related to standardization, strategic policy and/or stakeholder relations
- Experience in translating public policy priorities into actionable policy analysis and development
- In-depth knowledge in the areas of stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in policy analysis, policy development, and providing advice to a variety of stakeholders.
- Experience addressing complex policy issues in an international context, applying a Canadian perspective to policy analysis, development, and multilateral engagement.
- Experience supporting, overseeing and implementing bilateral engagements in a policy setting
- Experience in: project management, research, strategic-thinking, report writing

You May Also Have

- Master’s degree in political science, sociology, public administration or other relevant area of knowledge
- Experience in international policy and international affairs with a focus on Indo-Pacific relationships
- Experience with and knowledge of trade policy and international market access

Key Activities

- Lead efforts to engage targeted stakeholders, including industry and government representatives, with particular focus on sustaining relationships, enabling, and promoting their use of, and involvement in standardization:
- Lead strategic initiatives that require cross-functional engagement with internal parties, and with external stakeholders, as appropriate.
- Research and analyze a variety of social, economic, regulatory,



standardization or trade-related topics to enhance the capacity of SCC to provide value-added analysis, advice, and services to private and public sector stakeholders.
- Prepare and implements project plans to deliver programs and services, including the review and / or development of business cases; business and prescribed system requirements; and cross-functional integration activities.
- Provide expert advice in the negotiation of agreements with stakeholders to define the parameters and deliverables of action with private and public sector stakeholders.
- Provide policy support, as required, to SCC statutory and advisory committees.
- Collaborate across teams through direction-setting and planning of work items and tasks associated with assigned initiatives. This includes providing coaching and guidance to less experienced team members and colleagues and taking accountability for the accuracy and relevance of deliverables to stakeholders.

A Final Note

Note 1: Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Note 2: SCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening .

We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work setting that reflects the peoples’ lives that we impact and the Canadian community that we work within. We strive to create an environment where everyone is comfortable being their authentic selves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and physical or mental abilities to be part of our team.

We strive to ensure a barrier-free selection process.

Upon our review of all applications, those who appear to be the best fit with the mandate of this role and with SCC’s mission and vision will be contacted. You will receive confirmation that your application has reached us.

Thank you for your interest in SCC and for taking the time to review this ad. We look forward to hearing from you!

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📌 Senior Policy Analyst – International Policy (Ottawa)
🏢 Standards Council of Canada | Conseil canadien des normes
📍 Ottawa