Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Current• Ensure compliance with (Federal and Provincial) regulations• Liaise between government bodies and the Company’s factories / engineering centres to ensure compliance with all legislation and regulations related to all Company products. i.e.• Liaise with Kia Government Affairs Group, as well as other Kia departments, and Kia North America (KNA) Safety Office, HATCI and Kia HQ as required.• Act as a liaison with government bodies with respect to inquiries related to technical information• Review, analyze and communicate to Management proposed regulations related to the automotive industry from various government bodies and provide input to regulators accordingly.• Review, analyze and report on current and future activities relating to the international harmonization of safety standards and regulations.• Coordinate the supply of certification tests and data as requested by Transportation Canada• Development of data gathering systems (TREAD / ACTIVE)• Extract and review Transport Canada Complaint files monthly• Assist in extraction and analysis of data related to product investigations• Attend regularly scheduled GAC Technical Meetings representing Kia Canada at the trade association (GAC) to monitor all new proposed legislation and/or Memorandum of Understandings (MOU’s)/agreements