Bilingual Compliance Specialist

Bilingual Source; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

Pension participation

Development & training

Hybrid work model

9:00–17:00 Monday to Friday

Job summary

Bilingual Source is seeking a Compliance Specialist fluent in French and English for a permanent hybrid role in Toronto. You will support regulatory compliance, inspections, and reporting while engaging with external regulated organizations. Travel within Ontario is occasional, with in-office attendance about twice monthly.

The role emphasizes detailed regulatory analysis, documentation, and clear stakeholder communication, with a comprehensive rewards package and a stable career path.

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English, with strong written and verbal communication in both languages.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Approximately six or more years of relevant regulatory compliance, enforcement, inspection, or related experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance processes and ability to interpret and apply legislation, rules, or formal requirements.
• Experience with external regulated organizations or stakeholders is preferred.
• Inspection or enforcement experience is a strong asset.
• Environmental regulation or related regulatory experience is an asset.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and produce clear, defensible conclusions.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
• Experience working with data and basic analysis.
• At least three years of experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• CRM or Salesforce experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong customer-service orientation with regulatory objectivity.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a hybrid environment.
• Willingness to attend the Toronto office roughly twice per month.

Responsibilities

• Review information, reports, audits, and supporting documentation submitted by regulated organizations.
• Conduct primarily desk-based compliance inspections, with occasional on-site inspections.
• Identify potential non-compliance and determine appropriate follow-up actions.
• Open, manage, document, and close compliance and inspection cases.
• Maintain accurate records of findings, decisions, and follow-up activity.
• Communicate regulatory requirements clearly to external organizations and stakeholders.
• Provide professional support in both French and English.
• Assist with FAQs, compliance guidance, and educational resources.
• Support training and guidance for regulated organizations using registration or reporting systems.
• Review and analyze regulatory and operational data for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare clear reports, summaries, findings, and stakeholder communications.
• Conduct focused research to support compliance activities and regulatory decisions.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.
• Contribute to special projects and continuous process improvement.
• Travel occasionally within Ontario.

Skills

French

English

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Salesforce

Job description

Bilingual Compliance Specialist (French and English required) - Hybrid Flexible (2 days per month in Office - North York)

Introduction

Our client is seeking a Bilingual Compliance Officer (French and English required) for a permanent, full-time opportunity supporting regulatory compliance, inspections, enforcement, stakeholder service, and reporting activities within a public-interest regulatory environment.

This role is well suited to an experienced compliance professional who values stability, meaningful work, a structured mandate, and a supportive team environment. You will work with regulated organizations, interpret and apply regulatory requirements, review data and documentation, and help ensure compliance obligations are understood and followed.

The position follows a hybrid work model and is not fully remote. Employees in this function are generally expected to attend the Toronto office approximately twice per month, with occasional additional attendance for training, team meetings, or other required events.

Salary range: $69,000 to $85,000, based on directly relevant experience and overall fit.

Vacancy status: This is an existing vacancy created to support an increased business need.

What You’ll Do

You will help administer and enforce regulatory requirements while supporting organizations that must meet reporting, registration, and compliance obligations.

Your work will include a combination of desk-based inspections, stakeholder communication, research, data review, case management, regulatory documentation, and occasional on-site activity. Following appropriate training and evaluation, you may also take on formal inspector responsibilities.

This is a role for someone who enjoys detailed, focused work and can take complex regulatory information and turn it into clear, well-supported conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Review information, reports, audits, and supporting documentation submitted by regulated organizations.
• Conduct primarily desk-based compliance inspections, with occasional on-site inspections where required.
• Identify potential non-compliance and determine appropriate follow-up actions.
• Open, manage, document, and close compliance and inspection cases.
• Maintain accurate records of findings, decisions, and follow-up activity.
• Communicate regulatory requirements clearly to external organizations and stakeholders.
• Provide professional support in both French and English.
• Assist with FAQs, compliance guidance, presentation materials, and educational resources.
• Support training and guidance for regulated organizations using registration or reporting systems.
• Review and analyze regulatory and operational data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Prepare clear reports, summaries, findings, and stakeholder communications.
• Conduct focused research to support compliance activities, projects, and regulatory decisions.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Contribute to special projects, committee work, and continuous process improvement.
• Travel occasionally within Ontario as required.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in French and English, including strong written and verbal communication in both languages.
• Post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Approximately six or more years of relevant regulatory compliance, enforcement, inspection, investigation, or related experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance processes and the ability to interpret and apply legislation, rules, or formal requirements.
• Experience working with external regulated organizations or stakeholders is strongly preferred.
• Inspection or enforcement experience is a strong asset.
• Environmental regulation, waste management, recycling, producer responsibility, or related regulatory experience is an asset.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and produce clear, defensible conclusions.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
• Experience working with data and basic analysis.
• At least three years of experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced proficiency with Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• CRM or Salesforce experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong customer-service orientation combined with the ability to maintain regulatory objectivity.
• Ability to work independently, stay responsive, and manage multiple priorities in a hybrid environment.
• Willingness to attend the Toronto office approximately twice per month and for occasional additional in-person requirements.

Our client offers a stable total rewards package designed to support long-term employment and work-life balance, including:

• Salary range of $69,000 to $85,000.
• Three weeks of vacation to start.
• Employer-paid health, dental, and vision benefits following the applicable eligibility period.
• Pension participation for permanent employees.
• Learning and professional development support.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• A generally predictable Monday to Friday schedule, approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• A supportive team environment with strong collaboration across functions.
• Occasional approved flexibility to work temporarily from outside Canada, subject to management approval and applicable restrictions.

Why Work with Us

This opportunity offers the chance to build a long-term career in a specialized regulatory environment where the work has a clear public-interest purpose.

You will join a collaborative organization that values reliability, professionalism, thoughtful decision-making, and respectful stakeholder relationships. The role provides a balanced combination of independent work and team support, with clear responsibilities and a structured compliance mandate.

You will also gain exposure to a broad range of regulatory, enforcement, stakeholder, analytical, and reporting activities while developing deeper expertise in environmental regulation and resource recovery. For candidates who value stability, meaningful work, flexibility, and a supportive working culture, this role offers a strong combination of security and professional substance.

Disclosure

"Bilingual Source uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. This technology helps us match your unique language skills and professional experience with the specific needs of our clients. Final hiring and interview decisions continue to be made by our human recruitment experts."

Vacancy

This is an existing vacancy with immediate availability. Our client is currently seeking Bilingual Compliance Officer (French and English required).