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Risk & Compliance Co-worker

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  • Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • Risk & Compliance

Job Description

  • Job ID: 357897

  • Date posted: 26/09/2026

    • What you'll need to have

    • You have previous experience in the Health and Safety and Security sector and/or Safety and Security experience within a Retail environment or a minimum of 2 years related experience.
    • You’re knowledgeable of relevant safety standards and regulations, security processes, tools and working methods.
    • You’re energized by the implementation of safeguards that bring value to the business and protect the financial and moral position; you can ensure the integrity of safety and security systems, guidelines and documentation.
    • You know how to conduct a risk assessment and implement the hierarchy of controls.
    • You have good communication and documentation skills in dealings with various levels of management.
    • You think and work in a risk-based way (i.e. Evaluate trade-offs between potential costs and benefits and acts accordingly).
    • Standard First-aid Certificate and a valid Ontario Security License is preferred.
    • You have good analytical and numerical skills.
    • This role requires flexible availability across all operating hours, 7 days a week, based on scheduling needs.

    A day in your life with us

    • Promote risk Management in the unit, informing and sharing expertise, in order to develop risk-aware decision taking in relation to unit goals and unit business plan.
    • Support co-workers, by providing expertise in acting in accordance with Ingka Rules and Local (country and regional) legislation to secure a safe environment for customers and co-workers.
    • Promote and ensure completion of trainings needed and facilitate for co-workers to meet IKEAs/ Ingka's risk appetite.
    • Support Risk & Compliance culture by developing leadership and conscious approach in identifying, as well as implementing systems to detect, analyse and reduce business loss, financial impact, prevent incidents and accidents.
    • Ensure the reporting of relevant figures for e.g. co-workers, customer and visitors incidents to establish progress and areas for improvement.

    About this work area

    You could think that we have supernatural powers, but the truth is that our team is really great at putting our insights together to detect potential risks early on. We’re a diverse group of people who work together to protect and strengthen the IKEA brand through our laser focus on risk management, data protection, compliance, business operations, health and safety. Thanks to us our assets, co-workers, visitors and customers can feel safe. At least we think that’s pretty cool!





    Why you will love us

    Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:
    • Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)
    • Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)
    • RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options
    • Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan
    • Flexible spending account
    • Life insurance
    • Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)
    • Parental leave
    • Bereavement leave
    • Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

    In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Unit Business Risk & Compliance Co-worker.
    The starting rate/ salary for this position is 21.48 CAD
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