Senior Legal Counsel, Ethics and Compliance

VIA HFR - VIA TGF Inc • Montreal, QC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of Canada's future with our high-speed train project connecting Quebec City and Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative project aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen ties between communities and stimulate economic growth. We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Ethics and Compliance to play a crucial role in ensuring that the organization adheres to all relevant ethic and compliance-related laws, regulations, and internal policies, fostering a culture of integrity and ethical behavior.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law and registered member of the Barreau du Québec and/or of the Ontario Bar Association.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an ethics & compliance role and minimum of 8 years if experience in an in-house position in a corporate or Crown corporation or relevant experience in a law firm.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislative framework and of corporate compliance programs.
• Strong organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Strong ethical and compliance culture and capacity to work with highly confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior management and external stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying issues and finding solutions, comfortable working independently and prioritizing files.
• Analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent ability to adapt to changes.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on legal and regulatory compliance and ethics matters.
• Manage the design, development and implementation of a compliance and ethics program, including policies, directives, and procedures covering, among other areas, privacy, access to information, conflicts of interest, and the fight against bribery and corruption.
• Manage the design, development and implementation of the Access to Information and Privacy program and act as Data Privacy subject matter expert.
• Advise business functions on data protection and privacy related matters and manage the Access to Information Office.
• Develop training content and reporting and other tools and conduct training sessions for staff on compliance and ethics requirements.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments, when required.
• Analyze declarations of interest and formulate recommendations to mitigate and manage conflicts of interest.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to compliance activities.
• Prepare reports submitted to the Board of Directors on compliance issues and activities.
• Act as subject matter expert in risk assessment exercises to identify potential compliance issues.
• Investigate and resolve reported ethical violations and compliance breaches.
• Advise senior management on emerging compliance trends and risks.

Benefits

• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• An incentive compensation program.
• Flexible hybrid work mode.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior