Compliance and Reporting Specialist

Who We Are

Ryse Solutions is a leading Canadian Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) dedicated to helping companies fulfil their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulatory obligations and sustainability goals for recycling, reusing, and reclaiming their products and packaging.

What sets us apart? With a mission to create regenerative solutions that empower people and businesses in the development of a sustainable future, Ryse Solutions is the only multi-material PRO in Ontario and one of the few in Canada, offering comprehensive solutions across various materials. Ryse Solutions is a part of the Emterra Group of companies, a BIPOC Canadian female owned and operated recycling conglomerate with nearly 50 years of recycling experience. This connection allows Ryse Solutions to leverage Emterra Group's extensive network of material recovery facilities, advanced recycling technologies, and industry knowledge to provide unparalleled compliance and circular solutions for clients.

Job Summary:

The Compliance and Reporting Specialist is responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s compliance with the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (RRCEA) and its accompanying individual producer responsibility regulations and industry standards. This role involves developing and implementing compliance programs, audit procedures, conducting audits, and ensuring that the organization adheres to regulatory requirements and internal programs. The Compliance and Reporting Specialist will work closely with various departments to promote a culture of compliance and mitigate risks for its Producer clients and itself associated with non-compliance.

Position Description:

• Navigate producer responsibility and sustainability regulatory environments in a meticulous, proactive and legally compliant manner.
• Monitor, document, and analyse extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislative frameworks.
• Stay up to date with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Develop and implement compliance programs, including policies and procedures, to ensure adherence.
• Assess compliance risks and develop strategies to overcome deficiencies and ensure effective control measures are implemented.
• Assess Producer obligations against EPR legislative and program requirements and develop and implement compliance plans.
• Create and maintain effective relationships with RPRA, third Party Audit Providers, Internal and External Stakeholders, Legal Bodies and Consultants.
• Develop continuous improvement plans related to compliance activities
• Evaluate how changes in regulations affect the organization, Producers, service providers, and update policies and processes accordingly.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to address and resolve compliance issues.
• Submit performance reports to RPRA as required
• Submitting annual performance reports on behalf of Producer clients to the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA).
• Monitor of collection network locations and operations against regulatory requirements.
• This is an on-site role (in Oakville) with schedule flexibility.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, environmental management, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in a compliance-related role, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance best practices.
• Proven experience in conducting audits, managing compliance programs, and handling investigations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex regulatory requirements and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees, management, and regulatory agencies.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of business process optimization and workflow analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage concurrent priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving project environment.
• Valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle.
  
  

Ryse Solutions is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.