Compliance Lead

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Who are you?

The Compliance Lead will be a key member of our core Infrastructure team, initially based at our major program site office at Toronto Pearson Airport. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to defined organizational and program specific processes, policies, and governance frameworks across multiple programs. The role involves regular compliance audits, identification of gaps, and structured reporting of compliance risks and issues to senior management, to enable informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Job Description  

As Compliance Lead you will be required to:

• Lead and manage infrastructure compliance programs, ensuring adherence to organizational policies, governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Plan and execute compliance audits and assessments across infrastructure programs, to evaluate process effectiveness, control compliance, and operational risks.
• Monitor compliance with the Program Management Office Handbook documentation, quality control procedures, and approval processes throughout the program lifecycle.
• Identify compliance gaps, process deviations, and risk exposures, and drive timely corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring compliance issues and develop sustainable solutions to strengthen governance and controls.
• Prepare and present compliance dashboards, audit reports, risk assessments, and key findings to senior leadership and governance stakeholders.
• Lead the tracking, monitoring, and closure of audit findings, compliance actions, and risk mitigation plans within established timelines.
• Partner with program managers, engineering teams, and functional leaders to improve process adoption, control effectiveness, and compliance performance.
• Develop, review, and enhance compliance frameworks, checklists, and monitoring mechanisms to support continuous improvement.
• Establish compliance metrics and reporting processes to identify trends, measure performance, and proactively manage risks.
• Lead compliance training, awareness programs, and coaching initiatives to promote a strong culture of governance, accountability, and regulatory adherence.
• Mentor and guide compliance team members while supporting internal audits, regulatory reviews, and external compliance inspections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil/Mechanical/ Electrical), Project Management or equivalent.
• 8–12 years of experience in process compliance, audits, governance, or PMO roles. Aviation experience is an advantage.
• Proven experience in managing compliance across major program delivery.
• Experience interacting with and presenting to senior management.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems (QMS), with demonstrated experience in implementing and conducting audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines.
• Certification as a Lead Auditor or Certified Internal Auditor is required.
• Certifications in Process Excellence, PMP, or similar are an added advantage.

Additional Information

What's in it for you... 

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) 
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program 
• RRSP option with company matching 
• Annual learning and development budget 
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth 
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives 
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging 

The base salary range for this full-time role is $135,000 - $185,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.