IPEX is one of North America's leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Director, Codes, Standards & Regulatory Affairs.

This role is based is a hybrid in office Oakville, Ontario and reports to the Vice President, Transformation Office. The Director, Codes, Standards & Regulatory Affairs - North America is responsible for developing and leading IPEX’s strategy across building, plumbing/mechanical, municipal, electrical and other relevant codes, product standards and regulatory matters across Canada and the United States. As IPEX’s senior representative in the codes and standards community, the Director will proactively shape the external technical and regulatory environment to protect the existing business, enable innovation and support future growth.

The role will anticipate changes affecting IPEX products and markets, influence the development of codes and standards, and help establish pathways to market for new products, applications and technologies.

Senior

Manager, Codes &

• Standards - Canada and Senior Manager, Codes &

• Standards - United States. Develop and lead IPEX’s North American Codes, Standards &

• Regulatory strategy, establishing priorities based on business risk, growth opportunities, innovation priorities and emerging market needs. Represent and advocate for IPEX with key codes and standards organizations, regulators, industry associations, testing agencies and certification bodies. Lead IPEX positions on proposed code changes, standards revisions and regulatory matters that could affect market access, competitiveness or growth.



Collaborate with technical peers in Sales and Product Management and upper management when required to create strategies for upcoming Code committee activities and actions such as initiating or responding to Code Change Requests or proposed product standard revisions Monitor activities of plastic piping competitors and other non-plastic piping manufacturers in the Codes and Standards committees and ensure all actions are technically challenged where necessary in order to not permit any gain of unfair advantages nor to restrict sales growth of IPEX products Proactively monitor regulatory, competitive, material-substitution and technology developments and translate them into clear business risks, opportunities and recommended actions. Partner with Product Management, Innovation, Sales, Technical and Product Compliance to identify codes and standards requirements early and remove barriers to commercialization and adoption of current products and applications. Build and maintain influential relationships across the codes, standards and regulatory community, strengthening IPEX’s external credibility and ability to shape outcomes. Lead the North American Codes &

• Standards team, including the Senior Managers for Canada and the U.Coordinate with Corporate Quality/Product Compliance and internal technical experts to ensure effective coverage of priority standards, committees and regulatory activities.



Provide senior and executive leadership with clear, timely perspectives on significant codes and standards developments and their potential commercial impact. Build organizational capability and succession depth through coaching, development and transfer of technical knowledge and industry relationships. IPEX anticipates and influences significant codes and standards developments rather than reacting to them. Codes, standards and regulatory requirements are addressed earlier in the innovation and commercialization process. Regulatory and technical barriers to priority growth opportunities are proactively addressed. IPEX strengthens its influence and credibility within key North American codes, standards and regulatory organizations. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline; 10+ years of progressive experience in codes, standards, regulatory affairs, product compliance or related technical roles, preferably within piping, building products, construction or infrastructure. Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical and regulatory matters into commercial and strategic implications.

Experience leading technical professionals and working effectively across a matrixed organization. English required; French and/or Spanish considered an asset. IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs.

📌 Director, Codes & Standards And Regulatory Affairs (Oakville)
🏢 Aliaxis
📍 Oakville