Manager Technology Governance

Canadian Tire Corporation•Toronto, ON

About The Position

This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to conduct regular risk reviews, identify, evaluate, and mitigate Technology risks to ensure alignment and compliance with organizational frameworks, legislative/regulatory requirements (e.g., PIPEDA, PCI-DSS), and industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST). The position requires maintaining a risk register, assisting in the development and implementation of the Technology governance framework, policies, and procedures, and acting as a liaison for external auditors regarding IT General Controls (ITGCs). The role also involves working with Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk teams, preparing risk reports for senior management, participating in third-party risk assessments, supporting incident response and disaster recovery planning, and continuously improving Technology governance practices through research and employee training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven experience (5+ years) in Technology Governance/Information Risk management experience, or compliance roles.
Strong understanding of Technology governance principles and best practices.
Knowledge of risk, security and AI frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of independence and can be relied upon to follow work through to completion
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, take initiative, exercise sound judgement, and anticipate needs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with stakeholders to conduct regular risk reviews to identify, evaluate and mitigate Technology risks to ensure continual alignment and compliance with organizational frameworks, legislative / regulatory requirements (e.g., PIPEDA, PCI-DSS) and industry standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST).
Maintain risk register to ensure Technology risks are up to date and that risk mitigation plans are current and on track.
Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the organization’s Technology governance framework, checklists, policies and procedures as required to support team and corporate objectives.
Act as a liaison to external auditors for IT General Controls (ITGCs) and ensure alignment of all Technology practices with IT General Controls (ITGCs).
Work with our Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk teams to keep our Technology governance practices in alignment with corporate policy and standards.
Assist in the preparation of risk materials and reports to senior management and stakeholders for monitoring purposes.
Participate in third-party risk assessments and vendor due diligence.
Support incident response and disaster recovery planning and testing.
Continuously improve Technology governance practices by researching industry innovations, monitoring for emerging threats and providing employee training.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
Performance incentives
Continuing Education Programs
Other perks to support your well-being
Career growth opportunities
Product discounts
Store discounts
Supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy
Canadian Tire Profit Sharing
Retirement and savings programs for eligible employees
Enhanced flex benefits program
Mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families
Total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees