Manager Technology Governance – Canadian Tire – Toronto, ON

Canadian Tire Corporation is one of Canada’s most recognized retail and financial services companies, and their Technology Governance team in Toronto, Ontario is looking for a sharp, experienced Manager of Technology Governance. If you have a solid background in IT risk management, compliance frameworks, and governance practices, this could be the right next step in your career.

In this role, you’ll work at the intersection of technology risk, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance — collaborating with internal teams and external auditors to keep Canadian Tire’s technology landscape secure, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices. It’s a role that blends analytical rigour with stakeholder communication at a senior level.

About the Role: Manager Technology Governance

As Manager Technology Governance, you’ll lead risk reviews, maintain the company’s risk register, and help develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, and procedures. You’ll act as a key liaison to external auditors for IT General Controls (ITGCs) and work closely with Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk teams to ensure alignment with corporate standards and legislative requirements such as PIPEDA and PCI-DSS.

You’ll also play an important role in third-party risk assessments, vendor due diligence, and supporting incident response and disaster recovery planning. This is a highly collaborative position that requires strong judgment, independence, and the ability to communicate complex risk topics clearly to senior management and stakeholders.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a competitive salary for this role, with a typical hiring range of $79,000 to $131,000 CAD annually, depending on experience, skills, and other role-specific factors. Beyond base pay, the company provides comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, mental health benefits of up to $5,000 per year for eligible employees and their families, product discounts, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and meaningful career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

The Manager Technology Governance role covers a broad range of risk management, compliance, and governance activities. You’ll be expected to lead with initiative, maintain rigorous documentation, and keep multiple workstreams on track simultaneously — all while communicating clearly with both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

• Conduct regular risk reviews to identify, evaluate, and mitigate technology risks in alignment with organizational frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., PIPEDA, PCI-DSS)
• Maintain the risk register, ensuring technology risks are current and that mitigation plans are actively tracked and updated
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, checklists, and procedures to support team and corporate objectives
• Liaise with external auditors for IT General Controls (ITGCs) and ensure alignment of technology practices with ITGC requirements
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk teams to keep technology governance practices aligned with corporate policy and standards
• Prepare risk materials and reports for senior management and stakeholders for monitoring and oversight purposes
• Participate in third-party risk assessments and vendor due diligence processes
• Support incident response and disaster recovery planning and testing activities
• Research industry innovations and emerging threats to continuously improve governance practices and provide employee training

Requirements / Skills

Canadian Tire is looking for a technology governance professional with a strong foundation in risk management and compliance, capable of working independently while collaborating effectively across departments. The ideal candidate brings both technical knowledge and strong communication skills to the table.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Technology Governance, Information Risk Management, or compliance roles
• Strong understanding of technology governance principles, best practices, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST)
• Knowledge of risk, security, and AI frameworks and how they apply to enterprise technology environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including experience presenting risk topics to senior leadership
• High degree of independence and reliability in following work through to completion with sound judgement

How to Apply

To apply for the Manager Technology Governance position at Canadian Tire, use the official link below to submit your application. Make sure your resume is up to date and tailored to reflect your experience in technology governance and risk management before submitting.

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