Manager, Compliance And Ethics Operations

Walmart Canada Corp; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail corporation is seeking a Manager, Compliance and Ethics – Continuous Improvement in Edmonton, AB. This role ensures operational compliance across stores while utilizing data analytics and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes and drive efficiency. Responsibilities include compliance oversight, conducting audits, and leveraging Gen AI for reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytics background and experience with compliance frameworks. Competitive salary offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in data analytics.
• Experience leveraging Gen AI for reporting and insights.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance programs are effectively implemented.
• Conduct audits and monitor compliance gaps.
• Leverage analytics to identify compliance risks.

Skills

Data analytics

Gen AI

Lean Six Sigma

Visualization tools

Communication

Education

Certification in Lean Six Sigma

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager, Compliance and Ethics – Continuous Improvement is a field-based role responsible for ensuring operational compliance across stores and distribution centers while driving process excellence. This position combines compliance oversight with advanced data analytics, Gen AI utilization, and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify risks, optimize processes, and deliver actionable insights. The role supports auditing, monitoring, and remediation activities while fostering a culture of ethics and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

What you’ll do

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Execution & Oversight:
  • Partner with field leadership to ensure compliance programs are implemented effectively across stores and DCs.
  • Conduct audits, monitoring, and remediation activities to address compliance gaps and mitigate risks.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory obligations and internal standards, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Data Analytics & Insights:
  • Leverage advanced analytics tools and techniques to identify trends, compliance risks, and operational inefficiencies.
  • Utilize Gen AI solutions to automate reporting, generate predictive insights, and enhance decision‑making.
  • Leverage dashboards and visualizations to communicate compliance performance and improvement opportunities to stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve compliance execution.
  • Lead cross‑functional projects focused on operational excellence and compliance program enhancements.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and implement best practices across field operations.
• Reporting & Communication:
  • Prepare executive‑level reports summarizing compliance performance, audit findings, and remediation progress.
  • Communicate insights and recommendations to leadership, influencing strategic decisions and resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in data analytics and proficiency with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience leveraging Gen AI for reporting, insights, and process automation.
• Knowledge of auditing, monitoring, and remediation practices within compliance frameworks.
• Certification and practical experience in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment and travel as required (vehicle supplied).

Leadership Expectations

Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for others; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all; embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; supports workplaces where associates feel seen and connected through a culture of belonging, so all associates thrive and perform; contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work.

Demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team: Developing others through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; and recognizing others’ contributions and accomplishments.

Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners: Works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with impact and listens attentively to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work.

Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us; follows the law, our Code of Conduct and company policies, and encourages others to do the same; supports an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns; reinforces our culture of non‑retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action; acts with accountability for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.

Serve our Customers: Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omni‑merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers; adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans.

Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions; supports innovation and intelligent risk‑taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working.

The pay range for this position is $91,900.00 – $126,390.00. Pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Walmart will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…
1203 Parsons Rd N W, Edmonton, AB T6N 0A9, Canada