Director Compliance; Assistant General Counsel Job Edmonton area,Alberta Canada,Business

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Director Compliance (Assistant General Counsel) (13482)

The future you want is within reach. Let's build it together.

At PCL Constructors Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don't just build projects -- we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

We're a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build with. That includes you. We are not only shaping the future of construction, we are also committed to shaping the future of your career.

As a Director Compliance (Assistant General Counsel) for PCL Constructors Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate), you'll have the opportunity to develop and lead the strategy for PCL's enterprise compliance and ethics framework, while continuously strengthening programs, governance practices, and controls that help embed integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making into how we work every day.

Why Choose PCL?

Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL's total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success -- because when you succeed, we all do. Our offerings could include:

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Here's how aDirector Compliance (Assistant General Counsel) for PCL Constructors Inc. within Edmonton NAHQ contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

Lead PCL's enterprise compliance strategy and governance framework, aligning priorities with business objectives and risk management needs.
Drive the ongoing evolution of PCL's compliance program by monitor emerging regulatory developments and industry trends, driving continuous improvement of compliance programs and advising executive leadership on priorities, risks, and opportunities.
Lead enterprise compliance risk assessments and monitoring programs, with a focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in high-risk areas.
Work with internal and external subject matter experts to monitor evolving laws and regulations across Canada, the U.S., and international jurisdictions and implement appropriate compliance controls.
Partner with Legal to interpret regulatory requirements and integrate them into operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Promote a culture of integrity through communications, leadership engagement, employee awareness initiatives, and ethical decision-making practices.
Partner with Human Resources to embed compliance and ethics into talent lifecycle programs, employee learning, workplace conduct, and culture initiatives.
Align investigation protocols, employee relations practices, and policy enforcement processes, leading internal investigations as required.
Support U.S. government contracting compliance programs and ensure compliance requirements are embedded into project governance and execution processes.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree required;
Law degree, CPA, or relevant certification (e.g., CCEP) considered an asset.
10+ years of progressive experience in compliance, legal, risk, or a related discipline, ideally within construction, engineering, or project-based industries.
Proven experience building, leading, or maturing enterprise compliance programs.
Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. regulatory environments; international regulatory exposure is considered an asset.
Experience leading internal investigations and working cross-functionally with Legal and Human Resources.
Strong Artificial Intelligence literacy and the ability to understand emerging compliance considerations related to technology and evolving business practices.
Excellent judgment, communication, influencing, relationship-building with the ability to support ethical decision-making and…