Regulatory Compliance Analyst
About The Position
The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Analyst to support its Regulatory Compliance Program. This role is crucial for implementing and maintaining compliance programs and processes to ensure the organization adheres to applicable laws, regulations, directives, and policies. The objective is to uphold integrity, identify gaps, and manage risks proactively. The position requires strong task management and attention to detail, with hands-on support for high-risk areas. Additionally, the analyst will provide operational support to Privacy and Access functions, including assisting with Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and processing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration/Policy, Law, Compliance, Privacy, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in a regulatory compliance role.
- Experience developing reports, policies, and procedures, ideally in a regulated or industry-related environment.
- Knowledge of industry regulatory standards.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience preparing clear, effective business presentations.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and word-processing tools.
Nice To Haves
- Professional compliance certification (e.g., CCEP or CCEP‑I) preferred.
- CIPP/C designation considered an asset.
- 5+ years within the Ontario Public Sector in compliance and privacy is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing maturity of Regulatory Compliance programs and processes across the organization.
- Maintain awareness of the regulatory landscape, including changes to laws and regulations, to support compliance and mitigate legal and financial risk.
- Update and maintain the Regulations Register to reflect new or changing regulatory obligations.
- Analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, practical business requirements for implementation by responsible teams.
- Assist in developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, forms, and guidelines.
- Promote and support Regulatory Compliance programs through education, training materials, and resources.
- Provide operational support to Privacy and Access, including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Freedom of Information (FOI) intake and processing.
- Review and test the effectiveness of compliance controls (policies, procedures, standards, training) to assess adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Develop compliance review schedules and test plans, conduct reviews, and prepare reports identifying gaps and levels of compliance.
- Recommend and track corrective actions, ensuring risk mitigation efforts are implemented and escalating unresolved risks to senior leadership.
- Investigate alleged instances of non-compliance through to resolution, as required.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand and support compliance needs.
- Support fit-gap assessments and risk assessments, working with business partners and Enterprise Risk Management to identify and address regulatory risks.
- Assist in developing risk assessment reports for senior leadership and support solutions to reduce regulatory non-compliance.
Benefits
- Accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience.
- Reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
