Description The Trade Compliance Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring Fleetway's ability to operate effectively within complex, highly regulated environments. This position serves as a subject matter expert on regulatory, security, trade, and contractual compliance requirements, supporting the organization from early bid stages through to program execution.

Acting as a key bridge between external obligations and internal operations, the Advisor interprets customer, contractual, and regulatory requirements, including export controls, the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), security requirements, and other applicable compliance frameworks, and translates them into practical, scalable processes. You will proactively assess Fleetway's readiness, identify risks and gaps, and partner across the business to implement sustainable compliance controls.

This role is both strategic and hands-on, enabling informed business decisions, strengthening governance, supporting business growth, and ensuring the organization is positioned to meet evolving compliance and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

Assess Contract and Bid Compliance Requirements

- Review and interpret regulatory, security, and contractual requirements in bids, proposals, and awarded contracts
- Analyze obligations related to ITAR/EAR, Controlled Goods Program (CGP), UK security controls, and other jurisdictional frameworks
- Provide explicit guidance to business development and contracts teams on compliance feasibility, risks, and implementation considerations

Evaluate Internal Processes and Controls

- Conduct assessments of current processes, procedures, and controls against defence compliance requirements
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or areas of potential risk




- Provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls and ensure audit readiness

Maintain Compliance Gap Analysis and Risk Roadmap

- Develop and maintain a structured compliance framework aligned with regulatory obligations
- Perform gap analyses and risk assessments across programs and functions
- Establish and track prioritized mitigation actions and continuous improvement initiatives

Develop and Improve Compliance Processes

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Programs, Engineering, IT, HR) to design and implement compliant processes
- Support the rollout of new controls, tools, and procedures to enhance compliance maturity
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization of compliance practices across the organization

Monitor Regulatory Environment and Advise the Business

- Stay current on changes to defence, security, and export control regulations
- Assess the impact of regulatory changes on Fleetway’s operations and program delivery
- Provide timely, practical advice to leadership and project teams to support decision-making

Qualifications

- Diploma or degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Law, Security, Engineering, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience will also be considered.
- 5-8+ years of experience in trade compliance, export controls, customs, security, regulatory compliance, supply chain, defence, aerospace,



shipbuilding, government, or another regulated industry.
- Knowledge of export control regulations, including ITAR, EAR, Controlled Goods Program (CGP), sanctions, customs regulations, or similar compliance frameworks.
- Experience interpreting regulatory, contractual, or customer requirements and translating them into practical business processes and controls.
- Experience working in regulated, security-conscious, or customer-driven environments where compliance requirements must be consistently maintained.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex requirements and provide practical guidance to stakeholders.
- Experience developing, implementing, or supporting compliance programs, procedures, training, or risk management activities is considered an asset.
- Familiarity with the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and its requirements is preferred.
- Formal training or certification related to ITAR, export controls, customs compliance, trade compliance, security, or regulatory compliance is considered an asset.

We're committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Fleetway is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applicants to self-identify if they belong to an underrepresented group, as part of our commitment to equitable hiring practices and fostering a truly inclusive workforce.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we're happy to help.

📌 Trade Compliance Advisor (Dartmouth)
🏢 J.D. Irving
📍 Dartmouth