Unit Health, Safety & Compliance Leader

Finance, Banking & Legal · Legal Services · Compliance & Regulatory · Risk Management

In short

Promote risk and compliance awareness, lead cross-functional teams to implement safety and legal standards, and manage investigations and crisis response. This role requires strong leadership and relationship-building skills to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement within the unit.

Responsibilities

  • Promote Risk & Compliance awareness and support leaders in making risk-informed business decisions.
  • Build strong relationships with unit leaders, co-workers, authorities, and external partners to drive a culture of compliance and risk management.
  • Lead and support cross-functional teams in implementing Ingka Rules and local legislation to ensure a safe, secure, and compliant environment.
  • Conduct investigations, compliance reviews, and training to identify, assess, and mitigate business risks.
  • Coordinate the Unit Crisis Management Team and ensure emergency response plans, training, and protocols are effectively maintained.
  • Act as the key contact for Risk & Compliance matters with authorities and regulatory bodies, where applicable.
  • Manage vendor relationships and ensure effective risk mitigation through strong governance and collaboration.
  • Coach and develop stakeholders to strengthen compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2-3 years of related experience.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to influence and coach stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships across functions and with external partners.
  • Experience in risk management, compliance, investigations, and crisis management.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to drive a culture of risk awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • The starting rate/ salary for this position is 62,710 CAD

Benefits

  • Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
  • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
  • RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
  • Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
  • Parental leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)
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Company

IKEA

Job Posted

1 week ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Toronto, Canada

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