Government Relations and Compliance Manager

Full Time

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1139

Yamaha Motor Corporation (“YMC”) is a publicly listed Japanese Corporation in the business of manufacturing and distributing recreational product to dealers and customers around the world. YMC is a Kando creating company; “offering more excitement and a more fulfilling life for people”.

Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd (“YMCA”) is a subsidiary of YMC, responsible for distributing Yamaha Motor product to Canadian dealers and consumers. YMCA’s Vision is to “Create Lifelong Memories by Connecting People through Unique Canadian Outdoor Experiences”. YMCA executes its day-to-day activities in reference to its defined values, “Be Inclusive”, “Think Customer”, “Own it”, “Innovate Now”, “Trust & Integrity”, “Be Agile”, and “Drive results”.

Position Information

- Department:CorporateServices
- Location:480 Gordon Baker Road
- Hybrid

- Status:Full Time
- Reports to:Director – Legal, Regulatory & Compliance (LRC)

Summary of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Legal, Regulatory & Compliance (LRC), the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Manager is responsible for supporting the LRC department on product and regulatory compliance. The role works closely with North American and global regulatory, compliance, legal, and business teams to monitor regulatory developments, maintain product compliance, manage risk, and support governance initiatives across the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Product and Regulatory Compliance:

- Support LRC Department in achieving compliance with Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial laws, with particular focus on (though not necessarily limited to)



product compliance including ensuring all Yamaha products are in compliance with all Canadian laws and regulations. Including, but limited to:
- Prepare and file reports as per regulatory requirements including but not limited to Transport Canada (TC), Environment Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC) regulations. Respond to all inquiries from regulators such as but not limited to TC, ECCC and ISEDC. Further, support stewardship programs reporting, auditing and/or related activities (including, for example, as it may relate to extended producer responsibility programs, environmental handling charges and reporting for tires, oil, oil filters, coolant and maintain compliance as recent products are introduced) and provide environmental awareness and support environmental initiatives.
- Serve as the lead for government compliance and regulatory affairs, monitoring, analyzing, and communicating current and emerging regulatory developments impacting the powersports and marine industries. Maintain subject matter expertise in product homologation, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and related regulations, standards, guidance documents, emissions requirements, chemical regulations, and reporting obligations, providing regulatory guidance to support compliance and business objectives.




- Prepare and support technical regulatory reports and submissions, including chemical-related reporting and compliance activities. Collaborate with North American and Global teams on regulatory and compliance initiatives, liaise with legal counsel on regulatory matters, and serve as a primary point of contact with regulatory authorities, including Transport Canada (TC), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and other government agencies. Lead and/or support product recall reporting and related compliance activities, represent YMCA at industry association meetings and regulatory forums, and communicate key developments and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Sales, Product Planning, Corporate Planning, Service, and Warranty, to ensure regulatory requirements are effectively integrated into business operations, product development, and product launches. Serve as the primary liaison between technical, regulatory, and business stakeholders, collaborating with local, regional, and global teams to align product information, compliance obligations, and organizational objectives.
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance controls, processes, and governance frameworks to support regulatory compliance. Document key business processes, establish formal review and approval procedures, and maintain records and supporting documentation required for regulatory audits, reviews, and compliance assessments.

Compliance Training:

- Conduct training on legal and regulatory compliance matters including but not limited to product and regulatory related compliance, ensuring staff

📌 Government Relations and Compliance Manager (Toronto)
🏢 YAMAHA MOTOR CANADA
📍 Toronto