Government Relations and Compliance Manager

Government Relations and Compliance Manager

Full Time

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1139

Yamaha Motor Corporation (“YMC”) is a publicly listed Japanese Corporation in the business of manufacturing and distributing recreational product to dealers and customers around the world. YMC is a Kando creating company; “offering more excitement and a more fulfilling life for people”.

Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd (“YMCA”) is a subsidiary of YMC, responsible for distributing Yamaha Motor product to Canadian dealers and consumers. YMCA’s Vision is to “Create Lifelong Memories by Connecting People through Unique Canadian Outdoor Experiences”. YMCA executes its day-to-day activities in reference to its defined values, “Be Inclusive”, “Think Customer”, “Own it!”, “Innovate Now!”, “Trust & Integrity”, “Be Agile”, and “Drive results”.

Position Information

• Department: CorporateServices
• Location: 480 Gordon Baker Road
  • Hybrid
• Status: Full Time
• Reports to: Director – Legal, Regulatory & Compliance (LRC)

Summary of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Legal, Regulatory & Compliance (LRC), the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager is responsible for supporting the LRC department on product and regulatory compliance. The role works closely with North American and global regulatory, compliance, legal, and business teams to monitor regulatory developments, maintain product compliance, manage risk, and support governance initiatives across the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Product and Regulatory Compliance:

• Support LRC Department in achieving compliance with Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial laws, with particular focus on (though not necessarily limited to) product compliance including ensuring all Yamaha products are in compliance with all Canadian laws and regulations. Including, but limited to:
  • Prepare and file reports as per regulatory requirements including but not limited to Transport Canada (TC), Environment Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC) regulations. Respond to all inquiries from regulators such as but not limited to TC, ECCC and ISEDC. Further, support stewardship programs reporting, auditing and/or related activities (including, for example, as it may relate to extended producer responsibility programs, environmental handling charges and reporting for tires, oil, oil filters, coolant and maintain compliance as new products are introduced) and provide environmental awareness and support environmental initiatives.
  • Serve as the lead for government compliance and regulatory affairs, monitoring, analyzing, and communicating current and emerging regulatory developments impacting the powersports and marine industries. Maintain subject matter expertise in product homologation, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and related regulations, standards, guidance documents, emissions requirements, chemical regulations, and reporting obligations, providing regulatory guidance to support compliance and business objectives.
  • Prepare and support technical regulatory reports and submissions, including chemical-related reporting and compliance activities. Collaborate with North American and Global teams on regulatory and compliance initiatives, liaise with legal counsel on regulatory matters, and serve as a primary point of contact with regulatory authorities, including Transport Canada (TC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and other government agencies. Lead and/or support product recall reporting and related compliance activities, represent YMCA at industry association meetings and regulatory forums, and communicate key developments and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, Product Planning, Corporate Planning, Service, and Warranty, to ensure regulatory requirements are effectively integrated into business operations, product development, and product launches. Serve as the primary liaison between technical, regulatory, and business stakeholders, collaborating with local, regional, and global teams to align product information, compliance obligations, and organizational objectives.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance controls, processes, and governance frameworks to support regulatory compliance. Document key business processes, establish formal review and approval procedures, and maintain records and supporting documentation required for regulatory audits, reviews, and compliance assessments.

Compliance Training:

• Conduct training on legal and regulatory compliance matters including but not limited to product and regulatory related compliance, ensuring staff understand their responsibilities under applicable Canadian laws and internal policies.
• Identify and address risks associated with business operations with particular focus on (though not necessarily limited to) product liability, regulatory compliance (including but not limited to product compliance), and consumer issues and developing risk mitigation strategies and advise leadership accordingly. Additionally, liaise with insurance company and support on insurance related matters as may be needed including as it relates to YMCA products. Further, supporting and as may be needed leading risk and compliance management committee and health & safety committee.
• Support LRC Department in managing legal disputes, including litigation and/or regulatory matters in particular (though not necessarily limited to) as it may relate to product compliance matters.

Intellectual Property, Advertising, Marketing & Customer Matters:

• Support LRC Department in connection with advertising, marketing, intellectual property and/or customer matters in particular (though not necessarily limited to) product compliance and claims, French language law compliance, customer requests and communications and otherwise ensuring compliance with applicable laws including but not limited to consumer protection laws.

Collaboration with Affiliates:

• Work closely with Yamaha Motor Finance – CA, Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, and Yamaha Motor Corporation (Japan) to ensure consistency in legal and compliance practices across the organization.

Ad hoc tasks and projects:

• Ad hoc tasks and/or projects as may be needed to provide support to LRC department and/or other cross-functional teams across the organization.
  

Education Requirements and/or Experience Requirements

• Degree/Diploma: Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset, but relevant experience may also be considered.
• Program of Study: Compliance, Engineering (Mechanical preferred), Legal and/or related field(s) or experience
• Years of Experience: At least 2+ years regulatory and product compliance experience (automotive and/or powersports industry experience strongly preferred)
• Type of Experience: Relevant regulatory (in particular product compliance) experience, preferably strong experience in reporting to, liaising with and/or otherwise working with regulators in powersports industry (such as ECCC, TC and/or otherwise).

Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience in the automotive and/or powersports industry highly preferred.
• Genuine passion for the powersports industry
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, self-starter approach to research and reporting
• Strong understanding of Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial laws in particular (though not necessarily limited to) as it relates to product and environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and work collaboratively with global affiliates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with government bodies, legal counsel, and internal teams
• Strong risk management and dispute resolution capabilities.
• Ability to identify, prioritize and articulate highest impact initiatives and manage multiple time sensitive priorities (including multiple ongoing compliance files and deadlines simultaneously)
• Customer-centric focus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PDF editing/document management tools
• Comfort working independently as well as collaboratively across departments and with North American and Global counterparts
• Motorcycle license and/or boat license are strong assets
• Motorcycle Technician certification/experience is a bonus
• Bilingual (English/French) is a strong asset
• Above referenced percentage breakdowns are estimates only and subject to modification from time to time based on business needs

Travel & Overtime Requirements

• National travel (within Canada): 10%-30%
• International travel: 5%
• Overtime sometimes required

Expected salary: $90,000 - $110,000/per annum

Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Our total rewards approach is designed to provide competitive compensation with a focus on employee experience.

Beyond base salary, our total rewards program includes:

• 100% employer‑paid health and dental benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Corporate bonus incentive + sales bonus (for applicable roles)
• RRSP with employer DPSP match (up to 5% of base salary)
• Employee‑paid STD, LTD, and life/dependent insurance
• Parental/maternal leave top‑up programs
• Employee recognition program (Accelerate Together)
• Educational assistance
• Employee product purchase and rental program perks
• Kando‑driven corporate culture, recognized as a top GTA employer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Disclosure

This posting reflects a newly created vacancy within our organization. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process, including applicant screening, assessment, or selection. All AI‑assisted activities are overseen by our recruitment team to ensure fairness, equity, and transparency.

Accommodation Disclosure

Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Partner Confidentiality Disclosure

Current employees of Yamaha dealers are welcome to apply for opportunities with Yamaha Motor Canada and Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation – Canada.

We recognize the importance of maintaining candidate confidentiality throughout the recruitment process. An applicant's interest in an opportunity will be treated confidentially and will not be disclosed to their current employer during the early stages of the recruitment process.

While candidates are responsible for determining when and how to inform their current employer of their interest in a YMCA opportunity, we understand they may prefer to delay those discussions until they have advanced to the later stages of the process.

If YMCA decides to extend an offer of employment, a member of YMCA leadership may need to connect with the applicable dealer or business partner before employment is finalized. In such cases, the candidate will be informed in advance, and YMCA will not contact the dealer or business partner without the candidate's knowledge and consent.

Each situation will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis, with consideration given to professionalism, transparency, and our ongoing business relationships.