Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Hiring For Regional Director – Canada at Toronto, ON Full Time

At UL, we know why we come to work.:

What youâll learn & achieve::

• Establish and execute a cross-UL management infrastructure in Canada that maintains and grows local UL leadership and identifies market opportunities for UL services
• Establishes UL’s strategy for Canada, in full alignment with TIC and E&A ambitions, working with Revenue management and cross-function teams, to drive UL growth.
• Oversee the execution of commercial strategies that enable TIC and E&A expansion throughout Canada in close collaboration and full alignment with Revenue Management
• Owns external stakeholder strategies for engaging with government & regulatory agencies (federal, provincial, local), key industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
• Supply M&A/strategic partnership scanning support and assist local integration activities
• Supply input to Canadian regional footprint strategiesAssist Revenue Management with the pursuit of their Revenue goals in Canada
• Manage direct expenses within budget
• Oversee and facilitate cross-UL management infrastructure in Canada that efficiently collaborates and ultimately delivers on a global One UL way of working that is attentive to local markets and needs
• Works with human resources to ensure labor and workforce policies are in place, monitored and enforced that are compliant with Canadian requirements.
• Implement cross-business UL growth strategies and priorities that align with Alpha strategy and in close collaboration with Revenue Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer executives within the region and cultivate new local relationships to increase UL’s share of customer spending, in full coordination with Revenue Management sales teams.
• Provide a single point of ownership for site leadership in region, overseeing site management activities and building and maintaining a site leader network within Canada.
• Ensure region-wide application of employee health/safety protocols and EHS compliance
• Assist with driving local-for-local new services and hunt for new business, aligning with Alpha strategy and in full collaboration with Revenue Management
• Member of Americas Region Leadership Team
• Attend UL Senior Leadership Team meetings, and brief Canada leaders as appropriate
• Orchestrates UL Canada legal entity Board meetings. This includes setting direction, crafting agendas, ensuring Board member engagement and driving Board effectiveness
• Establish relationships and builds credibility with UL Senior Executives
• Act as the face of UL Leadership throughout Canada
• Attend industry events and network with key customers and influential stakeholders.
• Partner with Government Affairs to maintain influential relationships with government and regulatory stakeholders in Canada
• Build and develop close alliances with key industry associationsInteract with key customers and influential stakeholders throughout Canada

What makes you a great fit::

• Bachelor’s degree (required – Engineering or Business or related discipline preferred)
• MBA or equivalent (preferred)
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Technological savvy (e.g., the impact of technology on UL, products/services, and customers)
• Ability to identify opportunities and drive growth through various business models
• Proven ability to execute and deliver results
• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading complex business functions; strong preference for an individual with experience in Sales, Marketing, and/or Analytics
• Minimum 10 years’ experience building, managing, and developing high-performing, cross-functional teams
• Experience working within a diverse, global environment
• Experience with global cultures, markets, business practices, and regulatory climates
• Experience with complex customer interactions, products, and services
• Experience with M&A
• Experience managing and delivering clear, impactful communications to internal and external stakeholders
• Experience leading significant organizational change

• Understands how UL business units operate
• Demonstrates knowledge of current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her operating unit and organization
• Understands the competition and is aware of how relevant strategies and tactics work within the current marketplace

• Possesses superb communication skills, instills confidence, and establishes alignment among diverse, cross-functional stakeholders

• Envisions how UL’s brand and story play out at the regional and local level
• Understands when, where, and how tactics must adapt to local needs and growth opportunities

• Hires the best available people and builds exceptional teams

• Applies rigorous logic and methods to solve highly-complex problems with lasting solutions
• Asks informed questions and probes for answers
• Identifies hidden issues and provides honest and direct analysis

• Possesses the functional and technical knowledge and expertise to perform at a high level in the role

• Demonstrates honesty and integrity
• Inspires trust

What youâll experience working at UL::

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn’t new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 125 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
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  People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you’ll almost always hear, “the people.” Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We’re able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
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  Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers’ create. We’re inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
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  Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
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  Total Rewards: All employees at UL are eligible for bonus compensation. UL offers a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Additionally, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. We provide Healthcare Reimbursement Accounts and Health Savings Accounts that UL contributes to twice per year! Depending on your role, you can work with your manager on flexible working arrangements. We also provide employees with paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer time off.