PCL Construction

Director Compliance (Assistant General Counsel)

PCL Construction$125K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 ability to navigate emerging compliance tech and trends.
  • Excellent judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills.

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 monitoring regulatory developments and advising executive leadership.
  • Conduct enterprise compliance risk assessments and monitoring programs to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to track legal changes and implement compliance controls across locations.
  • Interpret regulatory requirements with Legal to ensure operational compliance.
  • Promote a culture of integrity through communication and ethical decision-making initiatives.
  • Partner with Human Resources to integrate compliance into talent programs, workplace conduct, and culture.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness program.
  • Career development and training opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment promoting innovation.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Employee recognition and rewards programs.
  • Opportunities to participate in community service initiatives.
Full Job Description
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. Here's how a Director 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 practical business outcomes Company: PCL Constructors Inc. Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Corporate) Job Title: Director Compliance (Assistant General Counsel) Requisition ID: 13482

About PCL Construction

PCL Construction is a leading construction company that provides a range of services, including design-build, general contracting, and construction management. The company has a diverse portfolio of projects across industries, including healthcare, education, commercial, and infrastructure. PCL Construction is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company is also committed to safety and has a strong safety culture that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and partners. PCL Construction has received numerous awards and recognition for its work, including being named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 consecutive years.
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