Senior Auditor

Permanent Full Time

It’s an exciting time to join Internal Audit at Canada Life. Our business is evolving, which means our team needs to evolve as well. We are re‑defining the stakeholder experience and the vision to provide insights to our business partners beyond assurance, and as such we need dynamic leaders to drive this evolution.

• Perform audit planning, test program development, execution, and reporting, including identifying risk and assessing control adequacy.
• Recommend appropriate strategies to optimize risks, benefits, and quality.
• Prepare audit reports for presentation to management.
• Manage budgets for assigned audits and communicate status.
• Participate in testing of financial controls and engagements that support our external auditors.
• Participate in professional practice and improvement initiatives.
• Cultivate business relationships and work collaboratively with other functional areas.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment.
• Seek learning and development opportunities in line with organizational needs and personal aspirations.

• Strong working knowledge of governance, risk, control frameworks and audit methodologies.
• Strong project management skills demonstrated by ability to complete multiple projects with competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, including experience delivering difficult messages and drafting formal audit reports.
• Self‑motivation with a passion to learn and embrace new challenges.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply audit concepts in various functional areas.
• Experience in the insurance industry, with experience or exposure to wealth (asset).
• Experience with Excel and data analytics tools.

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or another related field.
• 3+ years audit experience.

The base salary for this position is between $62,700 - $112,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not include other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus, commission etc.). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting; closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• Career Development:
  Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry‑leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:
  Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well‑being.
• Time Off:
  In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:
  Company‑matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition:
  Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community:
  We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact talentacq All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants; however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.