Government Relations and Compliance Manager in Toronto

Yamaha Motor Corporation (“YMC”) is a publicly listed Japanese Corporation in the business of manufacturing and distributing recreational products to dealers and customers around the world. Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd (“YMCA”) is a subsidiary of YMC, responsible for distributing Yamaha Motor products 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: Corporate Services
• Location: 480 Gordon Baker Road
• 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, focusing on product compliance including ensuring all Yamaha products are in compliance with all Canadian laws and regulations. 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 inquiries from regulators such as TC, ECCC and ISEDC. Support stewardship programs reporting, auditing and/or related activities and provide environmental awareness and support environmental initiatives.
• Compliance Training: Conduct training on legal and regulatory compliance matters including 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 product liability, regulatory compliance, and consumer issues.
• Intellectual Property, Advertising, Marketing & Customer Matters: Support LRC Department in connection with advertising, marketing, intellectual property and/or customer matters ensuring compliance with applicable laws including 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: 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.
• Years of Experience: At least 2+ years regulatory and product compliance experience (automotive and/or powersports industry experience strongly preferred).

Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience in the automotive and/or powersports industry highly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, self-starter approach to research and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to advise senior leadership and work collaboratively with global affiliates.
• Strong risk management and dispute resolution capabilities.
• Customer-centric focus.

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.

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.