Compliance Specialist

KAG Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP/DPSP matching

Bonus opportunity

Scholarship program for employees’ |s|

Job summary

Kenan Advantage Group Inc. (KAG) in Canada seeks an experienced Compliance Specialist to strengthen regulatory programs across operations. You will lead compliance leadership, data analysis, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include coordinating health & safety programs, ISNetworld/Avetta/ComplyWorks platforms, and driving continuous improvement while advising stakeholders across functions. A degree and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in transportation, safety, business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in transportation regulatory compliance, safety, or a related industry.
• Knowledge of federal transportation, occupational health and safety, and environmental requirements applicable to interprovincial trucking operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and continuously improving compliance or safety programs, including audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Strong analytical and investigative capability, with the ability to interpret complex requirements, assess risk, identify root causes, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and work independently on sensitive or high-impact compliance matters.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to advise and influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.
• Microsoft Office skills; experience with TMW and contractor compliance platforms is considered an asset.
• Professional safety, compliance, or transportation credentials are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic compliance leadership and expert guidance on regulatory requirements, emerging risks, and effective compliance practices.
• Serve as a senior subject matter resource on federal transportation, safety, and environmental requirements applicable to interprovincial trucking operations.
• Lead the coordination and continuous improvement of internal and external occupational health and safety compliance programs, including Certificate of Recognition requirements and related initiatives.
• Validate and analyze data, identify trends and root causes, and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Organizational compliance and customer prequalification systems, including ISNetworld, Avetta, ComplyWorks, and similar platforms, ensuring information is accurate, current, and responsive to business requirements.
• Maintain compliance documentation, records, and system controls that support consistent execution, accountability, and audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits, coordinate stakeholder participation, assess findings, and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Contribute compliance expertise, analysis, and project leadership to cross-functional initiatives and organizational priorities.

Skills

Analytical capability

Communication and influence

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in transportation, safety, business, or a related discipline

Professional safety/compliance credential (asset)

Tools

TMW

Job description

Kenan Advantage Group Inc., (KAG), is North America's largest tank truck transporter and logistics provider, delivering energy commodities, specialty products, merchant gases, and food products across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our Canadian Operating companies are Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, and Fisher Transport - KAG Canada!

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Specialist to provide strategic subject matter expertise across our operations to strengthen regulatory programs, enhance reporting and risk visibility, support audit readiness, and advance consistent compliance practices across KAG Canada. The successful candidate will bring sound judgment, strong analytical capability, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic compliance leadership and expert guidance on regulatory requirements, emerging risks, and effective compliance practices.
• Serve as a senior subject matter resource on federal transportation, safety, and environmental requirements applicable to interprovincial trucking operations.
• Lead the coordination and continuous improvement of internal and external occupational health and safety compliance programs, including Certificate of Recognition requirements and related initiatives.
• Validate and analyze data, identify trends and root causes, and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Organizational compliance and customer prequalification systems, including ISNetworld, Avetta, ComplyWorks, and similar platforms, ensuring information is accurate, current, and responsive to business requirements.
• Maintain compliance documentation, records, and system controls that support consistent execution, accountability, and audit readiness.
• Support internal and external audits, coordinate stakeholder participation, assess findings, and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Contribute compliance expertise, analysis, and project leadership to cross-functional initiatives and organizational priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in transportation, safety, business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in transportation regulatory compliance, safety, or a related industry.
• Knowledge of federal transportation, occupational health and safety, and environmental requirements applicable to interprovincial trucking operations.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and continuously improving compliance or safety programs, including audits, inspections, investigations, and corrective action plans.
• Strong analytical and investigative capability, with the ability to interpret complex requirements, assess risk, identify root causes, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and work independently on sensitive or high-impact compliance matters.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to advise and influence stakeholders across functions and organizational levels.
• Microsoft Office skills; experience with TMW and contractor compliance platforms is considered an asset.
• Professional safety, compliance, or transportation credentials are considered an asset.
• Participate in and lead incident investigations, ensuring regulatory urgency and compliance
• Ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders

Total Compensation:

• Competitive compensation, a company-matched RRSP/DPSP savings program, bonus opportunity, and a scholarship program for employees’ children.

External applicants in consideration will adhere to a company-paid criminal record search.

We are committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive culture where ALL employees and partners feel valued and appreciated for their uniqueness and contributions. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.