Validations & Compliance Specialist
$42,000–$56,000 year
On-siteHamilton, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Review and validate jobseeker support and performance milestones against funder and organizational policies to achieve 98%+ monthly accuracy. Submit transactional data and funding documentation on time, ensuring 100% of submissions meet required deadlines. Monitor data accuracy in validation records, flag inconsistencies for resolution, and respond to 95% of transactional inquiries within two business days. Assist in preparing operational performance reports, perform routine data consistency checks, and maintain organized documentation for audit readiness. Support the implementation of regulatory updates by adjusting workflows and procedures as directed.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in public administration, Business, Compliance, Social Services, or a related field
- The ability to follow structured procedures and maintain accuracy across multiple tasks
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and compliance
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with both internal teams and external stakeholders
- Good analytical and problem-solving ability; able to identify inconsistencies and report them appropriately
- Reliable, organized, and able to meet deadlines across concurrent validation workflows
- Demonstrated professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive or regulated information
Desired Qualifications
- 0–1 year of experience in program compliance, contract validation, audit preparation, or regulatory oversight; prior internships, co-op placements, or volunteer work in nonprofit, public sector, or compliance-focused roles considered an asset
- Exposure to government-funded programs, jobseeker supports, or workforce development
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, filters, validation tools)
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Exposure to case management, ERP, or compliance tracking systems
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