Principal Compliance and Ethics Advisor

Location: Montreal, Quebec, CA, H2Z 0C2

At Alto, we are actively contributing to the transformation of tomorrow's Canada through our high-speed train project connecting Quebec to Toronto. With the support of the Government of Canada, this innovative initiative aims to improve the quality of life of our citizens, strengthen community ties, and stimulate economic growth.

Do you want to take on a challenging and impactful role? We are looking for a Principal Compliance and Ethics Advisor.

The Role

The Principal Compliance and Ethics Advisor reports to the Director of Compliance and Ethics. This role is crucial in ensuring that the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies related to ethics and compliance, while fostering a culture of integrity and ethical behavior.

Responsibilities

Provide expert advice on regulatory compliance, legal, and ethical matters.

Manage the design, development, and implementation of a compliance and ethics program, including policies, guidelines, and procedures covering areas such as personal information protection, access to information, conflict of interest, and anti-corruption and bribery.

Manage the design, development, and implementation of the access to information and personal information protection program, and act as an expert in data protection.

Advise various functions of the company on data protection and privacy issues, and manage the Access to Information Office.

Develop training content, tracking tools, and accountability tools, and conduct training sessions on ethics and compliance requirements.

Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs) when required.

Analyze statements of interest and provide recommendations to prevent, mitigate, and manage conflicts of interest.

Develop and maintain compliance-related documentation.

Prepare reports presented to the board of directors on compliance issues and activities.

Act as an expert during risk assessment exercises to identify potential compliance issues.

Conduct investigations and ensure the resolution of reports of ethical or compliance violations.

Advise senior management on emerging trends and risks in compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in law and a member in good standing of the Quebec Bar and/or the Ontario Bar.

Minimum 5 years of experience in an ethics and compliance role and at least 8 years of experience in an internal legal advisor role within a private company, government agency, or relevant law firm.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of the applicable legislative framework and organizational compliance programs.

Excellent organizational, communication, and priority management skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing and managing documentation.

Strong culture of ethics and compliance and the ability to handle highly confidential information.

Ability to effectively collaborate with senior management and external stakeholders.

Proactive approach to identifying issues and seeking solutions; ability to work autonomously and manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.

Strong adaptability to change.

Bilingualism (French and English) required.

Why Join Alto?

Basic group insurance coverage paid for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.

Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.

A Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier and more sustainable mode of transportation.

A pension plan and savings options (REER and CELI).

Vacation days based on your experience, available from day one.

An incentive compensation program.

Flexible hybrid work mode.

A work environment that encourages initiative, innovation, and forward-thinking solutions.

A unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation in Canada.

We Work to Create High-Performing and Diverse Teams

At Alto, we believe in the power of diverse teams. We strive to offer an inclusive and equitable work environment where every individual can grow and thrive. Alto offers equal employment opportunities to all and invites qualified individuals, regardless of their identity, origin, or background, to apply.

Please let us know if you need any adjustments during the recruitment process. We will do our best to provide you with a fair and enjoyable experience, while keeping adjustment measures confidential.

Please note that we will only communicate with candidates whose applications are selected. For more information about the entire project, please visit Alto - Home.