Senior Auditor

Description: 

 

Permanent Full Time 

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It’s an exciting time to join Internal Audit at Canada Life.  Our business is evolving, which means our team needs to 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.  

 

What you will do :

 

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit, the Senior Auditor will support the achievement of Internal Audit’s vision to provide bold insights for a company that delivers on its promises to customers by: 

 

  • Performing audit planning, test program development, execution, and reporting, including: 
  • Identifying risk and assessing control adequacy 
  • Recommending appropriate strategies to optimize risks, benefits, and quality. 
  • Preparing audit reports for presentation to management. 
  • Managing budgets for assigned audits and communicating status. 
  • Participating in testing of financial controls and engagements that support our external auditors. 
  • Participating in professional practice and improvement initiatives. 
  • Cultivating business relationships and work collaboratively with other functional areas. 
  • Creating and maintaining a positive work environment. 
  • Seeking learning and development opportunities in line with organizational needs and personal aspirations. 

 

 

What you will bring:

 

  • 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 with Excel and data analytics tools. 

 

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

 

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

  

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The base salary for this position is between $62,700 - $112,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent 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.

Grow with Canada Life 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

  • 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.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

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

Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted

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Requisition ID:  5770
Category:  Corporate Functions
Location: 

Toronto, ON, CA Winnipeg, MB, CA London, ON, CA

Date:  Apr 13, 2026

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