Compliance Officer

Amico; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent infrastructure firm in Ontario is seeking a Compliance Officer responsible for overseeing adherence to regulatory and safety standards on projects. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of experience in compliance or risk management, preferably in the infrastructure sector. This role involves developing compliance systems, monitoring regulations, and liaising with various stakeholders, ensuring ethical compliance across all project functions.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management on large infrastructure or transit projects.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s regulatory environment and construction law.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and Environmental, Health & Safety compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal legislation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the project compliance management system.
• Prepare compliance reports for internal stakeholders and public agencies.
• Act as a liaison between Trillium Guideway Partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance monitoring

Contract interpretation

Compliance management system development

Internal audits and assessments

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Job description

• Locations 789 Don Mills Road, North York, ON, M3C 1T5, CA

Job Description

The Compliance Officer will oversee adherence to regulatory, contractual, environmental, and safety standards on the project. This role will be working closely with legal, quality assurance, health & safety, and environmental teams, ensuring that project activities align with internal policies and external obligations including P3 requirements, applicable laws, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal legislation, including but not limited to occupational health and safety, environmental regulations, labour laws, and transit authority requirements.
• Interpret contract documents to ensure obligations (especially in design-build-finance-maintain arrangements) are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Internal Controls:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project compliance management system.
• Conduct internal audits, reviews, and assessments to identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with legal and executive teams to interpret compliance risks.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain up-to-date records of compliance checks, audit results, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare compliance reports for internal stakeholders, public agencies, and project financiers as required under P3 and project agreements.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Act as a liaison between Trillium Guideway Partners and stakeholders such as Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario, and regulatory agencies.
• Support external audits and facilitate information sharing across consortium partners.
• Provide compliance training and awareness programs to staff and subcontractors.
• Promote a culture of ethical compliance and regulatory awareness across all project functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management on large infrastructure or transit projects, preferably under P3 delivery models.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s regulatory environment, construction law, and public procurement standards.
• Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g., 9001, 14001, 45001) and Environmental, Health & Safety compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and reporting abilities.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and multiple stakeholders.