Regulatory Compliance Specialist

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. 

Oversee planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting of all mandated exercises, drills, simulations, and dry runs under the Emergency Response Plan, Oil Pollution Emergency Plan / Oil Pollution Prevention Plan, Operational Environmental Management Plan, Integrity Management Plan ‑ Pipeline, and Security Management Plan requirements.

• Coordinate with third‑party contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure annual updates, audits, and exercise requirements are met and submitted to agencies such as the BC Energy Regulator, Transport Canada Marine Safety and Security, Environmental Assessment Office, and other authorities.
• Expert Knowledge of Standards CSA Z662 and CSA B836
• Maintain accurate, complete regulatory records and prepares required reports, filings, and submissions.
• Track changes in applicable regulations and ensures internal procedures remain aligned.
• Ensure reporting and documentation requirements are met both internally and externally.
• Maintain and improve systems and processes to drive expected operational performance.
• Deliver safety and operations (KPI’s).
• Ensure SGS and customer policies are followed while supporting daily, weekly, monthly, and annual compliance activities.
• Follow up on corrective actions and make sure solutions are communicated, implemented, sustained.
• Perform required safety and operational audits (Behavior Based Observations and Field Level Risk Assessments) and communicate findings to management.
• Assist with special projects, ad hoc initiatives, and operational compliance priorities as assigned.
• Provide expertise to site leadership to coach and develop a safety, quality, and business-oriented team
• May be assigned special projects to support the business. This can include new locations start up, specific reporting (weekly/monthly, Safety/Operational), training (new employees, new tasks), etc.
• Operate to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity.
• Provides guidance to others, including indirect reports, peers, or managers

• Bachelors Degree in a related field (eg. Regulatory, Compliance, EH&S).
• 5 or more years of work experience in a regulatory or compliance role.
• Marine Security Facility Officer Training
• Incident Command System L-200 Training
• Experience reviewing regulatory guidelines and requirements.
•  Ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced, highly professional environment.
• Organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
•  Ability and willingness to work with a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and emergencies.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors
• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.
• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.

Wage: $48.07 - 51.55 an hour  based on experience + Benefits.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.