Compliance Inspector (Peel Region)

Who is OMVIC?

OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council) is Ontario’s vehicle sales regulator. OMVIC enforces the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act and other consumer protection statutes for the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement. OMVIC’s mandate and role is to maintain a fair and informed marketplace by protecting the rights of consumers, enhancing industry professionalism, and ensuring fair, honest, and open competition for registered motor vehicle dealers. This is achieved by maintaining strict dealer/salesperson registration requirements; inspecting all Ontario dealers (new and used); providing free complaint handling to consumers; developing/delivering consumer and dealer education/awareness programs; and investigating and prosecuting industry non-compliance and illegal sales (curbsiding).

What we offer:

OMVIC is made up of dedicated and hard-working individuals who take pride in the work they do each day to ensure that our mandate is being met. It is this great group of people that create a team atmosphere that is comfortable, friendly, and open which works to foster the team spirit.

Responsibilities:

• Examine transactions and documents for compliance, educate dealers about regulatory expectations and legislation applicable to dealer’s business model and provide guidance on compliance policies.
• Recommend best practices for dealership governance, document inspections, summarize findings, and follow up on previous inspections.
• Identify practices like failure to disclose information or odometer tampering, and review advertising for violations or misleading content.
• Testify at Court and Licence Appeal Tribunal, respond to complex inquiries about consumer entitlements and legislation.
• Provide consultative advice to OMVIC staff, assist with complex registration applications, monitor compliance with Registrar’s Terms and Conditions, and conduct preliminary interviews to discuss compliance.
• Assist investigators as needed, identify and analyze emerging issues and trends, develop recommendations to resolve inspection-related problems, stay updated on relevant legislation and industry trends and maintain knowledge of consumer fraud practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience in regulatory compliance, inspections, accounting, auditing, or law enforcement.
• Knowledge of inspection practices, evidence collection, and legislation interpretation (MVDA2002, Consumer Protection Act).
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead inspections, conduct interviews, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computer applications (Microsoft Office) and data analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with motor vehicle dealership environment is an asset.
• Valid class ‘G’ driver’s license, own a vehicle with business coverage insurance, and willingness to travel.
• Multilingual skills are considered an asset.

We respectfully thank all applicants for their interest in working at OMVIC. However, we will only contact those meeting the qualifications for an interview.

OMVIC fosters an environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs, thereby working to ensure diversity, equality and inclusion and has been committed to and will continue advocating for an environment where all persons are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. OMVIC is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Should you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources department.