Compliance Lead

Randstad Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Regional Director for Talent Experience focused on compliance across Canada. This pivotal role involves leading compliance strategies, advising senior leadership, and promoting a culture of integrity within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in compliance, strong communication skills, and a passion for driving organizational change.

Benefits

Excellent base salary and annual bonus

4-weeks of vacation

Health and dental insurance

Family EAP

RRSP program

Hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in the office

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, French is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated success in compliance in regulated environments, preferably healthcare.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Compliance Activities in Canada and implement improvement programs.
• Drive Integrity Culture and promote ethical conduct.
• Contribute to Leadership and participate in the leadership team.

Skills

Compliance Strategy Design

Risk Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Training Development

Cultural Change Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Ethics, Finance, or Economics

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by Randstad Canada. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$120,000.00/yr - CA$130,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Randstad Canada

Regional Director, Talent Experience - Randstad Professionals, Finance and Accounting - Randstad Canada | DEI&A Advocate/Leader

Are You the Next Compliance Leader in Canada?

Do you have a strong track record of designing and implementing compliance programmes in highly regulated industries? Are you skilled in advising senior leadership and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive a culture of integrity and ethics?

Can you assess and adapt compliance strategies in response to evolving local laws and business needs, while also serving as the primary compliance advisor for employees? Are you passionate about delivering training, leading investigations, monitoring risk, and contributing to global compliance initiatives?

If these questions reflect your experience and ambitions, this opportunity could be the ideal next step in your career.

We are seeking a Canada Compliance Lead to spearhead the implementation and ongoing evolution of the Compliance Programme across Canada. This individual will serve as the primary compliance contact within the country, ensuring that both global standards and local regulatory requirements are met and maintained. The role plays a vital part in shaping the organization's compliance culture and risk management strategy, with responsibilities extending to global compliance initiatives in either training and third-party risk or monitoring and corrective actions.

Advantages:

- Excellent base salary and annual bonus

- 4-weeks of vacation

- Health and dental insurance

- Family EAP

- RRSP program

- Hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in the office

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead Compliance Activities in Canada

- Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the Compliance Programme, tailored to Canadian laws, industry codes, and business context.

- Utilize local trends and data to identify high-risk areas and adjust compliance activities accordingly.

- Partner closely with business stakeholders across the Canadian market to provide informed compliance advice.

- Develop and deliver tailored compliance training, tools, and resources for employees at all levels.

2. Drive a Culture of Integrity

- Collaborate with senior leadership to promote a “speak-up” culture and model ethical business conduct.

- Embed compliance into business strategy through proactive risk management and strategic counsel.

3. Contribute at the Leadership Level

- Actively participate in the Canadian leadership team to guide ethical decision-making and ensure alignment of business and compliance goals.

4. Investigations and Remediation

- Support or lead internal investigations related to misconduct, driving resolution and accountability.

- Influence senior leaders to implement effective remediation plans and risk mitigation strategies.

5. Global Compliance Collaboration (approx. 25%)

Support one of two global compliance areas:

(a) Training, policy development, communications, and third-party risk management; or

(b) Compliance monitoring, risk assessment, and corrective/preventative action planning.

Engage with global teams to align local compliance efforts with international standards and best practices.

Qualifications:

Education & Language:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Ethics, Finance, Economics, or a related field

- Fluency in English (written and spoken); French is a strong asset

Experience & Skills:

- Demonstrated success designing and executing compliance strategies in global, regulated environments—preferably in healthcare

- Deep knowledge of compliance laws and standards, including U.S., U.K., and Canadian regulations

- Experience presenting to executive leadership, with strong influencing and communication skills

- Proven ability to manage evolving risks and adjust strategies accordingly

- Adept at building trusted partnerships and challenging decisions when needed to uphold compliance standards

- Strong collaboration and change management skills

- Track record of driving cultural change and embedding compliance into business operations

If you’re a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader with a deep understanding of compliance in complex, regulated environments. If you excel at translating policy into practice, guiding senior leadership, and shaping the culture of compliance from the inside out. Not just enforcing standards—you’re enabling smarter, risk-aware decision-making across the business.

Does this sound like you? Please apply today, if so!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Legal, and Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Randstad Canada by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Compliance Specialist” roles.

Compliance Officer, Asset Management Compliance

Compliance Coordinator (3-month contract)

Senior Analyst, Regulatory Compliance-R-241672

Toronto, Ontario, Canada $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager, International Compliance

Regulatory and Compliance Analyst - Contract

Regulatory Affairs Manager (18-months contract)

Senior Manager, Corporate Compliance Advisory

Toronto, Ontario, Canada CA$125,000.00-CA$140,000.00 3 weeks ago

Manager, Compliance and AML Data / AML Governance and Ethics

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst

Compliance and Operational Risk Control Officer

Senior Compliance Governance & Operations Analyst (1151)

Operations and Regulatory Compliance Specialist Sr

Manager, Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption - Global Compliance

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.