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Regulatory Compliance Specialist

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Overview

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: As Regulatory Compliance Specialist, you play a key role in ensuring Arc’teryx raw materials and finished goods meet global regulatory, safety, performance, and sustainability standards.

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As Regulatory Compliance Specialist, you play a key role in ensuring Arc’teryx raw materials and finished goods meet global regulatory, safety, performance, and sustainability standards. You help operationalize regulatory frameworks and support cross‑functional teams to ensure our compliance practices are current, accurate, and actionable.

Your work helps safeguard consumer safety, reduce legal and operational risk, and ensure Arc’teryx remains compliant as regulations evolve across global markets.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

The Compliance team works cross-functionally to provide a strong connection between product creation and our supply chain. We ensure that what we build reflects what we value. We translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable processes, enabling teams to make informed decisions that uphold product integrity and brand trust. Although the work is complex, it is essential for maintaining integrity and accountability. This role requires close collaboration with internal partners and external suppliers to ensure a robust, end‑to‑end compliance program that anticipates the future needs of the business.

Regulatory Scanning & Intelligence Monitoring

Continuously monitoring global regulatory developments related to:
- Chemical management
- Product safety requirements
- Product markings
- Packaging & waste
- Circularity
- Tracking official publications, regulatory databases, standards bodies, and industry association updates to stay ahead of upcoming changes.
- Reviewing new or updated legislation to determine how it affects Arc’teryx raw materials & finished goods and market access.
- Preparing summaries, impact assessments, and clear actionable recommendations for Compliance specialists and other cross-functional partners.
- Flagging regulations that may introduce new obligations, risks, or limitations for raw materials or product lines.
- Assessing compliance gaps and escalating areas requiring further senior review or cross-functional alignment.
- Supporting risk‑mitigation planning by helping develop practical pathways to compliance.
- Assisting with drafting or updating internal regulatory guidelines, checklists, and reference resources.
- Acting as a regulatory resource for Product Development, Materials Development, Sourcing, Quality, and Sustainability teams.
- By working closely with the Amer Sports Global Sourcing Vendor Sustainability team on quarterly business reviews and training/capacity building (at least annually).
- By adhering to negotiated lead times and balanced annual capacities to expedite responsible purchasing practices as outlined in the Responsible Sourcing Policy.

Building a dynamic regulatory matrix outlook for all markets and FG product types including packaging.

Leading regulatory monitoring programs for high‑risk regions or product categories.

Owning regulatory impact assessments for emerging markets.

You have a minimum of 5+ years relevant industry experience in a consumer goods setting, working with compliance, or sustainability. A degree in related fields is a plus.

You have experience in project management and demonstrate excellent time management, organizational skills, and agility in developing processes and protocol.

You can think strategically and balance the needs of multiple cross functional teams.

You are an effective communicator and highly collaborative with demonstrated effectiveness at building strong partnerships.

You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues, seeking the best solutions with an unwavering commitment to doing what is right.

You are committed to not only identifying solutions but driving change.

You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity.

You are an independent worker who operates with integrity and maintains personal accountability.

You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement.

Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it.

The salary range for this role is CAD$82,000–CAD$108,000.

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

 *Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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