Are you passionate about protecting the environment? Do you go out of your way to reduce, reuse, and recycle? Do you envision a waste-free future? If you answered yes to those questions, then we’d like to hear from you. We are the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA), Ontario’s circular economy regulator.

Our vision is a waste-free and prosperous Ontario. And, our mission is to support waste reduction and resource recovery by enforcing compliance with Ontario’s producer responsibility laws, providing registry services to our regulated community, and reporting publicly on Ontario’s progress towards a circular economy.

We are looking for a talented and committed individual to join us as a Compliance Support Officer to support the government’s efforts to protect the environment and advance a new economy in which waste is reused, recycled, and reintegrated.

Job Summary

As the first point of contact, the Compliance Support Officer is responsible for the intake of all registrants who are required to interact with the Authority’s Registry to support their regulatory obligations. The Compliance Support Officer provides excellent customer service and technical support via telephone and email to all registrants. In addition, the Compliance Support Officer provides support to the Compliance Team in the execution of compliance activities related to registration and reporting to the regulations under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (RRCEA), 2016.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Compliance Support Service (70%)

• Supports registrants in utilizing the Registry for the Digital Reporting Services programs while taking them through the intake process
• Supports registrants in understanding their requirements under the RRCEA while taking them through the intake process
• Supports in the development and provision of materials (e.g., FAQs, slide decks, guides, RPRA website updates, Compliance Bulletins) for parties required to register and report
• Supports registrants with inputting data into the Registry during registration and ensure timely reporting
• Supports the compliance team with compliance-related matters under the RRCEA based on the Authority’s risk-based compliance framework when directed
• Support the delivery of the Compliance function by identifying potential compliance issues that may require follow-up, creating and assigning cases of potential non-compliance to Compliance Officers for further investigation and or escalation
• Consistently conducts research to recognize free riders to escalate for resolution and determine specific registrants where focus is required
• Generates applicable reports and conducts basic analytics, as required
• Assists registrants regarding payment and balance related inquires in relation to an applicable program in collaboration with Revenue Accounts Receivable Specialist
• Provides effective and efficient resolution of issues
• Ensures parties are trained on the relevant systems to register and report for compliance within the required timelines
• Maintains files and records in line with records management standards and processes
• Makes recommendations on the regulated parties system interface to increase the usability of the system while adhering to modern regulator principles, including communications for compliance

Ministry Support (20%)

• Responds to Ministry inquiries as delegated by the Manager, Compliance and Service Delivery related to authorized program data in the Registry as required to support the delivery of their compliance function as applicable
• Maintains contact with Ministry users and provides technical support as required
• Ensures Ministry users are trained on the relevant systems to access and review data that supports their compliance and enforcement work as required
• Supports in the development of and provision of materials (e.g., slide decks, guides) for Ministry users

Administration (10%)

• Provides administrative support to program committees and projects as required
• Undertakes research to support program committees and projects as required
• Gather information to setup an outreach campaign and provide recommendations to compliance managers on tools that can be used

Other Duties

• Perform other duties, as assigned

Job Qualifications

Education

• Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience

Experience

• Two to four years’ experience in customer service is required
• Regulatory compliance experience is considered an asset
• Background with Salesforce considered an asset
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory environments and/or the circular economy would be an asset
• Understanding of baseline financial management considered an asset

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications

• Strong customer service orientation to establish and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction through telephone and email correspondence
• Ability to resolve registrant issues in a timely, accurate and professional manner
• Critical thinker with the ability to ask the right questions
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and thrive in a climate of change
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to be an effective team player ready to collaborate and pitch in where required
• Ability to develop strong relationships with registrants
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Discretion and judgment in working with confidential information
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions
• Knowledge in Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to communicate in French considered an asset

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel within Ontario

Physical Demands

• Office/Desk Job

Working with the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority

You will be a part of a collaborative team doing ground-breaking and meaningful work with a critical environmental and economic mission. This is a contract full-time role (one-year) working Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility as needed. Our highly attractive total compensation plan includes a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), health benefits, personal days, and three weeks of vacation to start. We have a hybrid work arrangement and support flexible work schedules. Remote work is expected to be completed from a location within Ontario. Our office is conveniently located in North York on the Yonge subway line at Sheppard Avenue. RPRA is committed to a professional, respectful work environment where employee safety and well-being are prioritized and harassment of any kind is not tolerated. We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities. RPRA welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to screen and assess applicants for this position based on pre-defined, job-related criteria. AI acts as a supporting tool, but all final decisions are made by human HR professionals and hiring managers.

Target salary range: Min: $56,380 – Mid $70,475

How to apply

Submit your cover letter and resume (Name_JobTitle_2026) with the Subject Line: Name -JobTitle - 2026 at: careers@rpra.ca