Senior Legal Counsel leading enterprise compliance and ethics for PCL’s employee-owned construction company. Developing governance, investigations, risk controls, and regulatory programs across Canada, the U.S., and international jurisdictions.
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 emerging regulatory developments and industry trends
Drive continuous improvement of compliance programs and advise executive leadership on priorities, risks, and opportunities
Lead enterprise compliance risk assessments and monitoring programs, focusing 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
Implement appropriate compliance controls
Partner with Legal to interpret regulatory requirements and integrate them into operations
Ensure 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
Lead internal investigations as required
Support U.S. government contracting compliance programs
Ensure compliance requirements are embedded into project governance and execution processes
Requirements
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
Experience 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 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
Benefits
Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
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