Director, Ethics, Regulatory Compliance & Privacy (Bilingual)

Farm Credit Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Credit Canada is seeking a Director, Ethics, Regulatory Compliance and Privacy to lead integrity, regulatory compliance and privacy programs across the organization. You will set standards, oversee reporting to the President and CEO and Board, and guide teams through complex regulatory challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified candidates bring a law or related degree, 10+ years of relevant experience, and bilingual English/French communication skills to advance FCC's public-sector

Qualifications

• A university degree in law, business administration, risk management, governance, or public policy.
• 10+ years of progressive, relevant experience in regulated or public-sector settings.
• Ability to translate laws into practical risk-based programs and controls.
• Proven track record leading high-performing teams; strong coaching and communication.
• Fluency in English and French; strong oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plan defining employee integrity standards aligned with legal requirements.
• Lead integrity, regulatory compliance, privacy, and access to information programs.
• Oversee reports to senior management, the President & CEO, and the Board.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ethics and compliance teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Bilingual English French

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Ethics

Education

University degree in law or related field

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):10/23/2026Worker Type:PermanentLanguage(s) Required:Bilingual (English and French)Term Duration (in months):Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :$140,280 - $189,780Why FCC?At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programsPurpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the worldGrowth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thriveHybrid work options-How you’ll make an impactLeverage your extensive legal expertise in ethics and values, regulatory compliance, privacy, and access to information to lead programs that support the highest level of integrity at FCC.As Director, Ethics, Regulatory Compliance and Privacy, you’ll provide strategic direction and ensure the continuous improvement of these programs, integrating them into the organization’s operations and risk management practices. Your professional judgment, analytical thinking, and leadership will enable you to set clear standards, oversee reporting to senior management, the President and CEO, and the Board of Directors, and lead a team of professionals.If you are an ethical, collaborative, and influential person who can clearly communicate complex information and address significant issues in a fast‑paced environment, this could be the role for you.What you’ll doDevelop and implement a strategic plan defining employee integrity standards in accordance with legal requirements, public‑sector guidance, and standards applicable to Canadian Crown corporationsLead integrity, regulatory compliance, privacy, and access to information programs, and ensure their continuous improvementAlign the regulatory compliance and privacy programs with the organization’s risk appetite, in collaboration with risk management leadersOversee reports for senior management, the President and CEO, and the Board of Directors, and make recommendations regarding tolerance, reporting approaches, and program outcomesDevelop and maintain strategic relationships with federal officials, legal counsel and counterparts at Canadian Crown corporationsProvide leadership, guidance, and support to the ethics, regulatory compliance, and privacy teams by establishing clear expectations, priorities, and objectivesWhat you’ll bring to the teamRequired qualifications:A university degree in law, business administration, risk management, governance, public policy, or in a related fieldA minimum of ten years of progressive, relevant professional experience, ideally in a complex, regulated, or public-sector organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experienceDemonstrated ability to translate legislative, regulatory, or policy requirements into practical, risk‑proportionate frameworks, programs, and controlsProven ability to lead a high‑performing team of specialists, along with strong coaching, communication, and relationship‑building skillsSignificant experience in one or more of the following fields: regulatory compliance, risk management, ethics, governance, privacy, law, audit, or a related fieldProficiency in both official languages (English and French) and proven ability in oral and written communicationPreferred qualifications:Experience integrating regulatory compliance or privacy programs into enterprise risk managementExperience building relationships with federal oversight bodies or counterparts at Canadian Crown corporationsExperience developing learning, coaching, or communication strategies to raise awareness and strengthen organizational standardsExcellent judgment, rigorous analytical thinking, and a high degree of professional ethics and integrityNot sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.You belong hereAt FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:• Indigenous Peoples• Members of visible minority groups• Persons with disabilities• WomenAccessibility and accommodationsTo support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: [e-mail] . An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.