Government Compliance & Relations Specialist

Toronto, ON | Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc.

Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc. (CKM) is looking for a Government Compliance and Relations professional to join our Service & Warranty team at our Toronto head office. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying ahead of regulatory change and wants to play a direct role in keeping a major automotive/powersports brand compliant across Canada.

About the Role
This is an in person role based full-time out of our Toronto head office. Reporting into the Service & Warranty Support team, you'll own government compliance and relations for CKM, tracking current and upcoming regulations that affect our industry, and making sure the company stays ahead of them. You'll also support the team with technical report preparation.

At Kawasaki, our team members wear many hats. The duties below reflect the core of the role, but you should be comfortable jumping in wherever the business needs support.

What You'll Do
Regulatory & Government Reporting

Manage Environmental Handling Charge (EHC) reporting for tires, oil, oil filters, and coolant, and maintain compliance as new products are introduced

Manage PFAS reporting in coordination with the US team

Manage Blue Box (Extended Producer Responsibility) reporting in coordination with the US team

Ensure compliance with Quebec language laws for applicable documentation and communications

Liaise with legal counsel on regulatory and compliance matters as needed

Act as CKM's liaison with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Transport Canada (TC)

Prepare compliance letters for customers exporting units





Represent CKM at Moto Canada meetings

Monitor regulatory developments across the powersports industry

Recall Reporting, ECCC, TC and Health Canada

What We're Looking For

A genuine passion for the powersports industry

Strong attention to detail and a proactive, self-starter approach to research and reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with government bodies, legal counsel, and internal teams

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PDF editing/document management tools

Ability to manage multiple ongoing compliance files and deadlines simultaneously

Comfort working independently as well as collaboratively across departments and with our US counterparts

Motorcycle license and boat license are robust assets

Motorcycle Technician certification/experience is a bonus

Bilingual (English/French) is a strong asset

Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset, but relevant experience will also be considered

About Kawasaki
Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kawasaki Motors Ltd. of Japan, is the Canadian distributor of Kawasaki Motorcycles, ATV, Teryx, Mule, and Jet Ski products, sold through our authorized dealer network across Canada. Our head office and warehouse are currently located at 101 Thermos Rd., Toronto, Ontario.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including family health coverage, and a positive, collaborative work environment.

Our Hiring Process
CKM does not use AI to screen applicants, every application is reviewed personally by our hiring team. Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted.

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📌 Government Compliance & Relations Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 Canadian Kawasaki Motors
📍 Ontario