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 strong 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 perks 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 (Toronto)
🏢 Canadian Kawasaki Motors
📍 Toronto