Director, Compliance - Lahal Casino Management

Lahal Management LP; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Paid wellness days

RRSP matching (up to 4%)

4 weeks vacation (pro-rated)

Job summary

Lahal Casino Management in Coquitlam, BC, is seeking a Director of Compliance to lead the company’s compliance, cyber security, and AML programs. You will develop and optimize frameworks, controls, and mitigations in line with IGCO and BCLC requirements across all Lahal-managed properties.

The role reports to the VP, Compliance & Corporate Services and demands strategic leadership, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration to uphold gaming regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years leading compliance, risk management, audit, or regulatory-focused teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance and reporting framework.
• Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide risk register, including identification, assessment, tracking, and reporting of risks.
• Lead and perform compliance reviews to verify regulatory and oversight requirements are met and controls are commensurate with risk.
• Recommend and implement operational controls and mitigations for risk and non‑compliance issues.
• Oversee corporate insurance and claims management, liaising with external providers as required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Risk management

Audit

BC gaming regs

Job description

Director, Compliance - Lahal Casino Management

Full Time Management Coquitlam, BC, CA

22 days ago Requisition ID: 1157

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Compliance leads Lahal Casino Management’s compliance, cyber security, and anti–money laundering programs. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing compliance frameworks, controls, and mitigation strategies that uphold requirements set out by the Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) and the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC). The Director supports compliance across all Lahal-managed casinos, entertainment venues and properties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance and reporting framework.
• Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide risk register, including identification, assessment, tracking, and reporting of risks.
• Lead and perform compliance reviews to verify that regulatory and oversight requirements are met and that controls are commensurate with both legal requirements and risk.
• Recommend and implement operationally aware controls and mitigations for risk and non‑compliance issues across the organization.
• Oversee corporate insurance and claims management, including liaising with external providers as required.

Leadership & Oversight

• Provide leadership to the Cyber Security and Compliance programs ensuring alignment with business units and operational excellence.
• Deliver compliance-related training to leadership and site team members as needed.
• Support the VP, Compliance & Corporate Services in annual budgeting, cost management, and resource planning.

Policy & Regulatory Alignment

• Collaborate with business units to develop compliant, operationally practical policies and procedures that meet the Gaming Control Act, BCLC requirements, and all other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure AML controls, reporting and associated risk frameworks align with the PCMLTFA and gaming regulations and standards in British Columbia.
• Ensure that all regulatory and oversight requirements, including but not limited to, gaming, liquor, privacy, email, and lobbying are met and implemented in a timely manner and where practicable, within established timeframes.

Licensing and Registration

• Track liquor license expirations and coordinate the submission of new applications, changes, and renewals.
• Track corporate gaming and lottery registration expirations and coordinate the submission of corporate (non-personal) applications and renewals.
• Track business license expirations and advise Finance and sites in advance.

Training

• Develop and deliver compliance-related training to leadership, site staff, ownership and others, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5+ years leading compliance, risk management, audit, or regulatory-focused teams.
• Advanced understanding of BC gaming regulations, AML controls, and financial risk frameworks.
• Experience in gaming, liquor, and privacy compliance environments.
• High attention to detail and proven ability to manage highly sensitive matters confidentially.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate complex risk scenarios and propose effective mitigations.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Skilled at leading cross-functional initiatives and developing high-performing teams.
• Communication: Clear, concise communication tailored to operational and regulatory audiences.
• Integrity & Judgement: Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.

Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and long‑term success. Team members receive extended health benefits starting immediately upon hire, paid wellness days, and a Company‑matching RRSP program with up to a 4% match to help you plan for the future. This role also includes four weeks of pro‑rated annual vacation, supporting work–life balance.

Compensation for this position is aligned with experience, with a salary range of $125,000–$175,000, and eligibility for a performance‑based bonus structure that rewards strong operational results, leadership impact, and contributions to operational excellence.

Team members enjoy a variety of discounts across the resort, including:

• Hotel discounts

The Company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we welcome all qualified team members to apply. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process and applicants are encouraged to advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required.

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those qualified to continue in the recruitment process.