Are you experienced in navigating complex regulatory environments and helping organizations translate compliance requirements into practical business solutions?

Fleetway is seeking an Export Compliance Advisor to help ensure compliance with export controls, security requirements, controlled goods regulations, contractual obligations, and other regulatory frameworks that support Canada's marine and defence sectors.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organization, helping assess compliance requirements, identify risks, strengthen internal processes, and support informed business decisions. Working closely with teams across Programs, Engineering, IT, HR, Contracts, and Business Development, you will play a key role in enabling business growth while ensuring compliance obligations are effectively managed.

Whether your background comes from defence, aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, government, or another regulated industry, this is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a strategic role that supports business growth, strengthens governance, and enables critical national capabilities. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

- Review and interpret regulatory, security, trade, and contractual requirements associated with bids, proposals, projects, and customer agreements.
- Provide guidance on export controls, trade compliance, Controlled Goods Program (CGP) requirements, security obligations, and other applicable compliance frameworks.
- Assess existing processes and controls to identify compliance risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.




- Develop and maintain compliance frameworks, risk assessments, mitigation plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement practical and sustainable compliance processes and controls.
- Support business development activities by assessing compliance requirements, risks, and operational impacts during proposal development.
- Monitor changes to regulatory and contractual requirements and advise stakeholders on potential impacts to the business.
- Contribute to compliance training, awareness initiatives, audits, and program development activities.
- Prepare reports, recommendations, and compliance-related documentation to support leadership decision-making.

Education:

- Diploma or Degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Law, Engineering, Political Science, Public Administration, Security Studies, or a related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Experience:

- Working knowledge of one or more of the following areas:
- Export controls
- Trade compliance
- Customs compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Controlled Goods Program (CGP)
- Supply chain compliance
- Security compliance
- Risk management





- Operating within highly regulated industries such as defence, aerospace, marine, manufacturing, technology, telecommunications, government, transportation, logistics, or energy.
- Developing, implementing, supporting, or auditing policies, procedures, programs, and compliance controls.
- Interpreting complex regulatory, contractual, or security requirements and translating them into practical business solutions.

Assets

- Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, Controlled Goods Program (CGP), sanctions, export permits, customs regulations, or similar regulatory frameworks.
- Experience supporting defence, marine, aerospace, or government programs.
- Experience conducting compliance assessments, audits, investigations, or risk analyses.
- Professional certifications or formal training related to trade compliance, export controls, customs, regulatory compliance, risk management, or security.

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 workplace 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.

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