Compliance Engineer

Vicwest; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier in Burlington is seeking a Compliance Engineer to ensure all products adhere to applicable regulations and standards across North America. This role involves product testing, certification management, and collaboration with various teams to maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of Canadian building codes. Join a company focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Support for people with disabilities

Sustainability-focused initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in building design or compliance engineering.
• Solid understanding of product certification processes.
• Proficient in compliance and document management software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all products meet relevant codes, standards, and best practices.
• Maintain data integrity across compliance systems.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities on compliance requirements.

Skills

Product compliance analysis

Technical documentation

Canadian building codes

Project management

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

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Our Reputation Stands on What We Build"

Our mission is to innovate the most sustainable & complete building envelope solutions in the Canadian market, with our trusted employees, customers and communities guiding all that we do. Investing in our people. Innovating our product selection. Sustaining the world that sustains us. We prioritize the potential for success that’s all around us.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Canada’s best-known building materials suppliers as we embark on a significant growth journey through new product launches and market penetration. As part of the Kingspan Group, Vicwest has an ambitious sustainability program, Planet Passionate, revolving around the impact of building materials on the environment.

Vicwest is looking for an ambitious candidate to join a well-established, high performing team and aid the business as we continue to grow to reach new markets across North America.

Position Summary

The Building Products Compliance Engineer ensures that all manufactured steel building products, as well as third-party manufactured and distributed products, comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and industry standards across North America and globally. This role requires excellent product knowledge and involves analyzing technical data, interpreting codes and standards, and collaborating closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to embed compliance throughout the entire product lifecycle—from development to application—while maintaining accurate documentation and certification.

Key Accountabilities

• Product Compliance and Regulatory Oversight - Ensure all products meet applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements by managing compliance systems, monitoring standard updates, and coordinating engineering change approvals.
• Product Testing and Certification Management - Lead the development and execution of test plans, collaborate with third-party certifiers and labs, and manage certification processes and performance data for domestic and international markets.
• Compliance Documentation and Cross-Functional Integration - Maintain accurate technical documentation and compliance procedures, support internal audits, and collaborate across departments to embed compliance into product development, marketing, and manufacturing workflows.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet all relevant building codes, standards, and best practices, maintain data integrity across compliance systems in accordance with ISO 37301, ISO 9001, and engineering regulations.
• Apply excellent product knowledge to proactively identify compliance risks and opportunities throughout the product lifecycle.
• Oversee and manage engineering change requests requests from approval to implementation.
• Work with regulatory authorities and standards organizations (e.g., ASTM, ISO, CSA), monitoring changes to standards and proactively updating product compliance strategies.
• Develop and oversee product test plans, coordinate product testing activities, and oversee implementation of certification labeling and publication of the performance data.
• Collaborate with accredited laboratories, third-party certifiers, and certification bodies (e.g., ULC / UL, CCMC, Miami Dade, Factory Mutual, Intertek) to secure certifications across North American and global markets.
• Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping for all testing and certification results
• Develop and maintain comprehensive product documentation including production drawings, specifications, installation guidelines, test reports, and certifications.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update product compliance procedures, checklists, and internal guidelines.
• Manage controlled document management systems, ensuring version control, traceability, and secure access, and support the integration and enhancement of Product Information Management (PIM) systems.
• Assist with internal compliance audits and support internal teams during external audits by certification bodies or regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate effectively with product development, engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to integrate compliance requirements into product design and manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support to marketing and sales teams to ensure product claims are substantiated and meet advertising standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Applied Science, or a closely related technical field.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or actively pursuing it. Job title and responsibilities may be adjusted based on qualifications.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in building design, compliance engineering, or the building products / construction industry with strong emphasis on technical documentation, testing and certification.
• Proven ability to prepare, review, and interpret technical documents including engineering reports, product certifications, test plans, and compliance manuals.
• Solid understanding of product certification processes, testing protocols, and regulatory requirements within the building industry.
• Strong expertise in Canadian building codes and industry standards, including but not limited to ASTM, ISO, CSA, and ULC.
• Working knowledge of major US building codes and standards, including ASCE 7, IBC, IRC, FBC, and CBC.
• Familiarity with cold-formed steel design standards CSA-S136 and / or AISI-S100.
• Project management skills, with experience leading projects to successful completion on time and within scope.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with experience preparing documentation for certification bodies and collaborating across departments and with external regulatory agencies.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills to manage document control and multiple priorities efficiently.
• Proficient in compliance and document management software such as Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), SharePoint and project management tools like Microsoft Project.
• Bilingual in French and English is an advantage.

Vicwest welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

How do we win? We win when we care. Care for our people. Care for our products. Care for our planet. Because when we can count on each other, we can count our collaborations as victories.

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