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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