Junior Technical Compliance Specialist

About the position

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Junior Technical Compliance Specialist. This position reports to Software Architect and will work in Vancouver, BC.

Vancouver:

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

As Junior Technical Compliance Specialist of the Vancouver team, you will support the preparation of Dometic’s connected products for compliance with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). In this role, you will work closely with embedded software developers, product teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders to gather technical information, document product security practices, and support CRA compliance activities.

This position combines technical understanding, cybersecurity awareness, and structured documentation. You will translate engineering design / documentation into clear compliance materials, assist in creating Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs), document secure development lifecycle activities, and help establish repeatable processes for future product releases.

This is an 18-month fixed-term role focused on supporting CRA documentation activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to Dometic's long-term product cybersecurity and compliance initiatives. Based on business needs and individual performance, the role may be extended or converted to a permanent position. This role is well suited for recent graduates or early-career candidates. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant co‑op, internship, or academic project experience.

General Responsibilities

• CRA Compliance Support: Assist engineers and the technical lead in executing cybersecurity compliance activities by following established processes, templates, and guidelines.
• Compliance Requirements Support: Work with the technical lead to understand regulatory and internal compliance requirements and apply them to assigned documentation and evidence-gathering tasks.
• Technical Information Gathering: Work with firmware, software, systems, and hardware teams to collect and document product architecture, design details, and cybersecurity controls.
• Documentation Creation: Produce and maintain technical documentation, compliance reports, risk assessments, evidence packages, and supporting materials required to demonstrate regulatory compliance.
• Compliance Tracking: Monitor documentation status, identify gaps, and ensure required compliance deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Process Support: Contribute feedback and assist with maintaining documentation templates, evidence repositories, and compliance workflows.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in engineering environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Technical Communications, or a related field.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, structured, and accurate documentation.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts related to software, firmware, and connected systems.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts or regulatory compliance through coursework, internships, or project experience.
• Experience creating clear documentation from technical discussions, design information, or engineering artifacts.
  
  
• Skills considered to be an asset:
  • Experience with the European Union Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) or similar regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience preparing technical documentation, evidence packages, or compliance materials.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity topics such as vulnerability management, secure development practices, software bills of materials (SBOMs), or risk assessments.
  • Understanding of embedded systems, firmware development, or connected products.
  • Experience with standards such as IEC 62443, harmonized EN 18031.
  • Background or coursework in technical writing, product compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory documentation.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Detail-Oriented: Produces accurate and consistent documentation with careful attention to detail and willingness to learn regulatory requirements.
• Organized and Methodical: Approaches tasks methodically and maintains clear tracking of deliverables and documentation.
• Strong Communicator: Able to work with technical teams and translate information into clear written content with guidance when needed.
• Curious and Eager to Learn: Demonstrates interest in cybersecurity, compliance, and how products are built and secured.
• Proactive and Responsible: Follows up on assigned tasks, raises questions when unclear, and seeks support to move work forward.
• Collaborative Team Player: Works well across teams and welcomes feedback and mentorship.

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The salary for this position ranges from $58,000 CAD to $72,000 CAD per annum. Actual salary offered will be based on education, experience, skills, and qualifications as they relate to the role. Here is Dometic Vancouver's Pay Transparency Report for 2025: Dometic Vancouver Pay Transparency Report.