Senior Manager, Governance, Risk & Compliance

OVERVIEW

Reporting to the General Counsel the Senior Manager Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) is responsible for leading and advancing the organizations governance risk management compliance business continuity incident management processes and corporate policies. This role provides strategic leadership in establishing and maintaining an integrated GRC framework that supports effective governance regulatory compliance sound internal controls and informed decision-making. Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders this individual will promote a culture of accountability ethical conduct risk awareness and continuous improvement across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Governance

• Continue to develop refine and continuously improve the organizations Risk & Compliance framework.
• Ensure adherence to governance structures standards processes and reporting mechanisms that support effective organizational oversight and decision-making.
• Oversee corporate policy and procedure governance including policy development review cycles approval processes ownership and compliance monitoring as required.
• Coordinate governance and/or risk reporting and presentations for senior leadership committees and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee regulatory and governmental filings and/or statutory filings in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the General Counsel and senior leadership on governance risk compliance regulatory and organizational resilience matters.

Risk Management

• Assist Internal Audit with the risk management program including risk identification assessment prioritization mitigation planning monitoring and reporting with the possibility of leading risk management in 2027 which would include for example the following responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain highly accurate and automated risk registers risk assessment methodologies heat maps dashboards and reporting tools.
• Support the development and ongoing review of organizational risk appetite risk tolerance and risk reporting frameworks.
• Establish key risk indicators (KRIs) and detailed reporting mechanisms to monitor emerging and existing risks.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to identify operational financial regulatory technology privacy and reputational risks.
• Facilitate regular risk assessments and support leadership in developing mitigation and action plans.
• Monitor emerging regulatory operational and sector-related risks and provide recommendations to leadership and/or the Board & Audit Committee as requested.

Compliance

• Develop and maintain a corporate compliance program that supports adherence to applicable federal provincial and industry requirements and assist with the development and review of internal corporate policy processes.
• Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries inspections audits governmental requests and Freedom of Information (FOI) requests as requested.
• Develop compliance dashboards and reporting metrics to monitor performance trends and areas of risk for the Legal department.
• Support producer compliance monitoring and reporting activities where applicable.

Business Continuity & Incident Management

• Lead the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Incident Management Program and Process.
• Coordinate business continuity exercises testing activities lessons learned reviews and improvement initiatives with various functional areas including Corporate Affairs and IT.
• Oversee incident reporting escalation investigation root cause analysis and action tracking processes.
• Promote organizational resilience through preparedness planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Disseminate pertinent information to the executive leadership team and/or Board as required.

Legal Operations Technology & Process Improvement

• Lead legal operations and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the efficiency effectiveness and scalability of Legal and Compliance functions.
• Drive automation initiatives and identify opportunities to enhance reporting compliance monitoring regulatory tracking workflow management performance measurement and stakeholder service delivery through technology-enabled solutions.
• Design and implement databases dashboards reporting frameworks workflow tools and process controls that support Legal operations.
• Support the Legal department team members with the implementation administration and optimization of legal and compliance technology platforms including contract lifecycle management (CLM) workflow tools document repositories and reporting systems.
• Develop and maintain departmental service metrics dashboards and reporting that measure operational performance process effectiveness and strategic outcomes for the team.
• Act as the central coordinator for cross-functional initiatives involving Legal Compliance Risk Privacy and Corporate Services functions ensuring priorities deadlines and deliverables remain aligned.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through data analytics automation standardization and process redesign.

Training Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnerships

• Lead the development and delivery of governance risk compliance privacy ethics business continuity and incident management training programs across the organization.
• Promote a culture of accountability ethical conduct regulatory compliance and proactive risk management through awareness campaigns workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Develop and maintain strong business partner relationships across departments acting as a trusted advisor on governance compliance risk and operational matters.
• Collaborate with leaders and functional teams to embed governance compliance and risk management practices into business processes and decision-making.
• Deliver relevant training and measure program effectiveness.
• Support business continuity and incident management preparedness initiatives through tabletop exercises simulations and training activities.
• Champion organizational change by influencing stakeholders and fostering strong engagement in risk and compliance initiatives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and external stakeholders regarding compliance inquiries inspections and reporting requirements.

Performance Management & Financial Oversight

• Develop and monitor KPIs and KRIs that measure program effectiveness compliance performance risk exposure operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare executive-level presentations dashboards reports and Board materials as requested by the General Counsel.
• Assist with departmental budget planning forecasting tracking and reporting for the Legal department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Risk Management Public Policy Finance Economics Law or a related discipline.
• MBA is strongly preferred particularly for candidates bringing a strategic business perspective to risk and compliance within complex organizations.
• Professional certifications such as CCEP CRMP CRM CBCP PMP CIPP/C CAMS or other recognized risk and compliance designations are highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience leading corporate compliance risk management governance business continuity internal audit regulatory affairs or related functions within highly regulated or complex organizations.
• Experience managing regulatory filings government reporting obligations and compliance documentation.
• Well-versed in corporate compliance demonstrating a deep understanding of regulatory environments and risk management.
• Experience working within producer responsibility organizations (PROs) environmental stewardship programs regulated industries public sector organizations financial services or similarly compliance-driven environments is considered an asset.
• Proven success implementing process improvements and automation initiatives including macros workflow efficiencies and technology-enabled solutions.
• Proficiency with business applications and reporting tools including JIRA Microsoft Office Suite workflow management platforms document management systems and data analysis or dashboarding tools.
• Skilled in developing executive presentations Board materials dashboards KPIs and business reporting.
• Advanced project management knowledge.
• Demonstrates exceptional oral and written communication analytical problem-solving decision-making time management and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience managing departmental budgets financial tracking and resource planning.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• Strong knowledge of Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) principles frameworks and best practices with the ability to interpret and operationalize regulatory requirements.
• Advanced business acumen with the ability to balance regulatory operational and strategic considerations.
• Knowledge of business continuity planning incident management processes policy drafting and regulatory compliance practices.
• Strong communication presentation and facilitation skills capable of conveying complex governance risk and compliance matters clearly to executives employees Board members and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology automation data analytics and reporting tools to enhance governance risk compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Experience preparing and presenting executive-level reports dashboards and Board materials.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards.
• Highly proactive and self-directed with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders manage competing priorities and advance organizational change with minimal oversight.
• Pragmatic and diligent with the ability to handle time pressure and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work approximately 40 hours per week remotely from a Canadian home office environment.
• Occasional travel within Canada may be required to support business meetings governance activities stakeholder engagement or industry events.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

ExpectedCompensation:

• An annualbase salary in the range of $110000 to $140000
• The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this actual salary offered will be determined within the range and will depend on factors such as the candidates unique qualifications relevant experience work location and expected contributions.

Job Vacancy Reason

• This position is a replacement role.

Artificial Intelligence

• AIis not usedduringourhiring processes.

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• We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those under consideration will be contacted.

• Applicantswho have beeninterviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

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ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers we design and deliver effective recycling programs that drive advance innovation improve environmental outcomes and create value across the recycling supply chain.

Through full-service program delivery including collection management promotion education and reporting we are advancing systems where more materials are recycled and returned to producers for use in new packaging and products.

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Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a workforce that reflects diversity of thought skills experiences and backgrounds as we work together to accelerate a circular economy for people and the planet.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 54% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.
• 50% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.
• 90% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.
• 86% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) persons with disabilities racialized individuals and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community. Circular Materials is committed to reconciliation and to advancing Indigenous representation and partnerships across our organization and programs. We recognize that we operate on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations and are dedicated to respecting Indigenous rights governance and contributions in our work and communities.

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