Compliance Officer

Job Description

Amico is a leading, Canadian-owned and operated construction company specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects. With a strong track record in general contracting, civil engineering and road building, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that shape the communities of Ontario. Our expertise spans major infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and critical public works that require meticulous planning, innovative engineering, and precise execution.

At Amico, we believe in fostering collaboration and empowering our team to tackle ambitious challenges head-on. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven project management practices, we consistently deliver high-quality infrastructure projects, regardless of their scale or complexity.

If you're ready to be part of a team that plays a pivotal role in Ontario's most impactful infrastructure developments, while gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading projects, we invite you to join us.

The project you will you be working on:

The Ontario Line (“OL”) is a fully integrated, stand-alone, rapid transit system that connects Ontario Science Centre to the Exhibition and Ontario Place grounds. The Northern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (“NC”) project consists of approximately 7 kms of underground subway and elevated guideway, with stations along the segment providing connections to surface bus and streetcar routes. The NC project has been divided into two main progressive design-build contracts: (1) the Elevated Guideways and Stations Contract (“EGS”) and the Pape Tunnel and Underground Station Contract (“PTUS”), with supporting Early Works.

Position Summary:

The Compliance Officer will oversee adherence to regulatory, contractual, environmental, and safety standards on the project. This role will be working closely with legal, quality assurance, health & safety, and environmental teams, ensuring that project activities align with internal policies and external obligations including P3 requirements, applicable laws, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal legislation, including but not limited to occupational health and safety, environmental regulations, labour laws, and transit authority requirements.
• Interpret contract documents to ensure obligations (especially in design-build-finance-maintain arrangements) are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Internal Controls:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project compliance management system.
• Conduct internal audits, reviews, and assessments to identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with legal and executive teams to interpret compliance risks.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain up-to-date records of compliance checks, audit results, and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare compliance reports for internal stakeholders, public agencies, and project financiers as required under P3 and project agreements.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Act as a liaison between Trillium Guideway Partners and stakeholders such as Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario, and regulatory agencies.
• Support external audits and facilitate information sharing across consortium partners.

Training & Awareness:

• Provide compliance training and awareness programs to staff and subcontractors.
• Promote a culture of ethical compliance and regulatory awareness across all project functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management on large infrastructure or transit projects, preferably under P3 delivery models.
• Strong knowledge of Ontario’s regulatory environment, construction law, and public procurement standards.
• Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g., 9001, 14001, 45001) and Environmental, Health & Safety compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and reporting abilities.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams and multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Assets:

• Professional certifications such as CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional), PMP, or related.
• Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset.

What Amico Can Offer You:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strictly no third-party resumes accepted.