Global Ethics & Compliance Lead

Job summary

Lead global ethics and compliance initiatives, including conducting investigations and developing governance frameworks. Partner with senior leaders across multiple international jurisdictions to foster a culture of integrity and accountability.

Job details

Global Ethics & Compliance Lead Location: Dorval, QC Work Type: Permanent Salary: $95,000 – $110,000 Vacancy: Existing Vacancy This Global Ethics & Compliance Lead role is ideal for a senior compliance, governance, legal, risk, or investigations professional who enjoys influencing organizational culture, strengthening ethical business practices, and partnering with leaders across a complex global environment. The right person will recognize this role as a natural next step if they have experience leading compliance programs, conducting investigations, managing risk, and supporting business leaders across multiple jurisdictions. Why This Role This role offers the opportunity to shape and advance a global ethics and compliance framework while working closely with senior leaders across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Australia. You'll gain exposure to international compliance initiatives, strategic governance priorities, and regulatory developments while helping foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency. Unlike many compliance positions, this role combines strategic influence with hands-on ownership of key ethics and compliance programs. The Role: Global Ethics & Compliance Lead In this role, you will spend most of your time leading ethics and compliance initiatives, conducting investigations, developing policies and governance frameworks, monitoring regulatory requirements, and supporting risk management activities. You will work closely with business leaders, legal, HR, audit, and operational teams to strengthen compliance practices and deliver outcomes related to ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and organizational risk management. This role balances strategic program leadership with day-to-day advisory and investigative responsibilities. What You'll Bring Minimum 7 years of experience in ethics, compliance, governance, legal, audit, investigations, or risk management Experience designing, implementing, and managing compliance programs Professional fluency in both English and French (required) Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management principles Experience conducting workplace, compliance, or internal investigations Professional compliance, ethics, fraud, governance, privacy, or risk certifications are considered an asset Benefits & Environment Benefits include the opportunity to work with a global organization, exposure to international stakeholders, ongoing professional development, competitive compensation, and an environment that values integrity, collaboration, accountability, and ethical leadership. If this Global Ethics & Compliance Lead role sounds right for you, apply today. Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact 613-938-4777. This hiring process may use AI-enabled tools to support recruitment activities.

What you’ll do

Lead global ethics and compliance initiatives, including conducting investigations and developing governance frameworks. Partner with senior leaders across multiple international jurisdictions to foster a culture of integrity and accountability.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk management and professional fluency in both English and French. Experience in designing compliance programs and conducting workplace investigations is essential.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global organization • Exposure to international stakeholders • Ongoing professional development • Competitive compensation

Listed skills

• French · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Ethics
• Compliance
• Governance
• Risk Management
• Internal Investigations
• Policy Development
• Regulatory Compliance
• Corporate Governance
• English Fluency
• French Fluency
• Strategic Leadership
• Audit

Job areas

• Legal
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing