Risk and Compliance Team Lead
About The Position
BIS Safety Software is a SaaS company focused on safety, learning, and compliance management. They are seeking a Risk and Compliance Team Lead to strengthen their risk management, data protection, and regulatory compliance efforts. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building and managing the frameworks and processes that protect the business, clients, and data. The position involves working at the intersection of security, privacy, and operations, collaborating with various teams to identify risks, close gaps, and ensure the software meets client standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys building new processes, and improving existing ones. While the preferred location is onsite in Edmonton (Sherwood Park office), remote or travel arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Requirements
- Experience leading a team or function, with a track record of developing people, setting priorities, and driving accountability.
- Proven ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams to drive alignment and results.
- Comfortable operating as both a strategic leader and hands-on contributor.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate and improve complex processes.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365.
- Interest in IT and technology.
- 6+ years of experience in privacy, data security, compliance, and risk management.
- Postgraduate education in cybersecurity or a related field.
- Strong understanding of Canadian privacy laws and regulations.
- Experience in providing training and developing policy documents related to privacy and compliance.
- Project management experience.
Nice To Haves
- IT background is an asset.
- PMP certification is a strong asset but not required.
- CIPP/C, CIPM, or other relevant privacy/security certifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Risk and Compliance Function, providing direction, structure, and oversight.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, IT, and data privacy risks in partnership with teams.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with developers, customer support, and team leads to implement risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance compliance frameworks, processes, and procedures aligned with PIPEDA, COPPA, and GDPR.
- Lead and support software updates to improve security controls and maintain regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate third-party audits (e.g., SOC 2, PCI DSS) and conduct internal assessments.
- Oversee security incident response, including investigation, reporting, communication, and remediation.
- Prepare and present compliance reports and documentation for stakeholders.
- Promote data security culture through training and team enablement.
- Mentor team members, support their growth, and build accountability within the function.
- Act as a key point of contact for client and vendor security and compliance requirements.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health spending account
- Flexible working hours
- On-the-job training and growth opportunities
- Free on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
