Data Analytics, Center of Excellence, Associate Vice President Internal Audit

What will you do :

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual for the position of Internal Audit Associate Vice President at our organization.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing our Center of Excellence (COE) while driving advancements in data analytics and artificial intelligence within our internal audit function.

Lead and oversee the Center of Excellence (COE), ensuring efficient operations and strategic alignment with the organization's goals.

Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to advance data analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities within the internal audit function to assess and monitor risks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, risk mitigation, and cost optimization through the utilization of data analytics and AI technologies.

Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of talented professionals, fostering their growth and ensuring their expertise aligns with emerging industry trends.

Drive the implementation of advanced data analytics methodologies, tools, and techniques to enhance audit effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.

Establish strong partnerships with stakeholders across the organization, including senior leadership, IT teams, and business unit heads, to ensure effective collaboration and alignment of objectives.

Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and technological advancements related to data analytics and AI in order to drive continuous improvement within the internal audit function.

What do you bring :

Post-secondary education in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other advanced degree preferred.

Strong understanding of data analytics concepts and proficiency in one or more of the following : SQL, Python, R, Scala, C / C# / C++ and / or Java, Tableau, Hadoop ecosystem, and emerging technologies (e.g., machine learning).

Extensive experience (8+ years) in internal audit or related fields with a focus on data analytics or AI and working with / analyzing large data both structured and unstructured data.

Proven track record of successfully managing a team and driving strategic initiatives within an internal audit function or related domain.

Familiarity with auditing standards (e.g., COSO), risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000), and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX).

Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to think critically and solve problems using data-driven approaches.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence others, build relationships, and drive change in a collaborative manner.

Hybrid

At Canadian Tire we work flexibility embracing 'Hybrid' whereby individuals utilize a combination of working at a CTC campus and or virtually in service of outcomes.

Determined by managers, decisions around work location will be made based on business and team needs and grounded in a desire to support individual well-being and personal needs.

Our goal is to empower teams and individuals to make the right decisions for them, and we expect that to look different for everyone.

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About Us

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies.

We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward.

We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees.

As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees.

Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values : we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility.

It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do.

We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification.

We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.

Accommodations

We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.