Manager, AI Risk & Compliance

Canadian Tire; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Tire is seeking a Manager, AI Risk & Compliance in Toronto to lead governance of AI initiatives, embed responsible AI practices, and oversee risk assessments across the model lifecycle. The role partners with Privacy, Security, Legal, and business teams to ensure regulatory alignment.

The position emphasizes clear communication to senior leadership, development of governance frameworks, and ongoing improvement of AI risk controls within a major retail organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, governance, or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of AI, machine learning, and generative AI concepts and their associated risks.
• Experience applying regulatory, risk, or control frameworks within a complex organization.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with AI governance, model risk management, privacy, or security practices is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI risk assessments, risk tiering, and governance approval processes across the organization
• Review AI solutions for compliance with enterprise policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor AI risks, control effectiveness, and compliance status throughout the model lifecycle
• Partner with Privacy, Security, Legal, Risk, and business teams to identify and mitigate AI-related risks
• Maintain AI risk registers and oversee remediation activities to address identified gaps
• Develop reporting and insights on AI risk posture for governance committees and senior leadership
• Support the development and continuous improvement of AI governance frameworks, standards, and practices

Skills

Risk management

Compliance

AI concepts

Stakeholder management

Regulatory frameworks

Communication

Job description

Canadian Tire Corporation is looking for a Manager, AI Risk & Compliance to join their team in Toronto, Ontario. This is a full-time role sitting at the intersection of artificial intelligence governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance — a critically important function as AI adoption continues to scale across one of Canada's most recognized retail organizations.

At its core, this position is about making sure AI is done right. You'll work across the business to embed responsible AI practices throughout the entire model lifecycle — from initial development through deployment and ongoing monitoring — while keeping leadership informed and governance frameworks current.

About the Role: Manager, AI Risk & Compliance

The AI Risk & Compliance Manager is responsible for ensuring that AI solutions developed and deployed at Canadian Tire are built in alignment with ethical principles, enterprise governance standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. You'll lead risk assessments, oversee compliance reviews, and maintain AI risk registers while partnering with teams across Privacy, Security, Legal, and the broader business.

This role requires someone who can communicate clearly with both technical teams and senior leadership, translating complex AI risk concepts into actionable insights and governance reporting. You'll also play a key part in shaping and continuously improving the frameworks and standards that guide how AI is used across the organization.

Benefits and Salary

Canadian Tire offers a broadband salary range of $80,000 to $131,000 for this role, with final compensation determined by experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Beyond base pay, employees benefit from comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, and product discounts. The company also provides mental health benefits of up to $5,000 per year for eligible employees and their families, along with Canadian Tire Profit Sharing and an enhanced flex benefits program.

Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Company: Canadian Tire

Location: Toronto, ON

Requisition ID: JR163357

Pay: $80,000 – $131,000 per year

Responsibilities

In this role, you'll be the key steward of AI risk and compliance across the enterprise. Your work will directly influence how AI solutions are governed at every stage of their lifecycle, ensuring that innovation at Canadian Tire proceeds responsibly and with confidence from stakeholders at all levels.

• Lead AI risk assessments, risk tiering, and governance approval processes across the organization
• Review AI solutions for compliance with enterprise policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor AI risks, control effectiveness, and compliance status throughout the model lifecycle
• Partner with Privacy, Security, Legal, Risk, and business teams to identify and mitigate AI-related risks
• Maintain AI risk registers and oversee remediation activities to address identified gaps
• Develop reporting and insights on AI risk posture for governance committees and senior leadership
• Support the development and continuous improvement of AI governance frameworks, standards, and practices

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in risk management or compliance combined with a working understanding of AI and machine learning concepts. Canadian Tire is looking for someone who can operate effectively in a complex, matrixed organization and communicate risk clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• 5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, governance, or a closely related field
• Working knowledge of AI, machine learning, and generative AI concepts and their associated risks
• Experience applying regulatory, risk, or control frameworks within a complex organization
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with AI governance, model risk management, privacy, or security practices is considered an asset

5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, audit, governance, or a related field. Experience applying regulatory, risk, or control frameworks in a complex organization. Experience with AI governance, model risk management, privacy, or security practices is an asset.