Compliance & Security Specialist

Role overview

The Compliance & Security Specialist supports the Information & Cyber Security Governance team by conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, overseeing vulnerability remediation, validating controls, and delivering governance and compliance reporting. The role also provides backup administration and operational support for the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms, helping strengthen resilience, continuity, and regulatory readiness.

What you’ll do

• Provide backup administration and operational support for the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) platforms, including IBM OpenPages, to maintain service continuity and reduce dependency on a single platform specialist.
• Partner with Technology, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, PCI Compliance, Vendor Management, and business teams to evaluate cybersecurity risk and support informed risk decisions.
• Oversee vulnerabilities and security gaps identified through vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, application security testing, cloud reviews, and configuration assessments; track remediation through closure.
• Help mature vulnerability management and risk assessment practices by improving workflows, prioritization, documentation, reporting, metrics, and automation.
• Help with incidents reporting and root cause analysis.
• Develop DLP policies and ensure their implementation.
• Validate the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls, maintain risk and control repositories, and support policy exception management.
• Prepare clear risk metrics, dashboards, and governance reporting; anticipate emerging risks and help owners develop realistic remediation plans.
• Review risk assessments completed by colleagues and provide guidance that promotes consistent, high-quality analysis.
• Provide administration and backup support for assigned AML and GRC applications to maintain service continuity, resolve issues, and reduce key-person dependency.
• Escalate significant cybersecurity risks, control deficiencies, non-compliance, or unethical conduct in accordance with governance requirements.

What you bring

• University degree or college diploma in technology, information security, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Professional certification completed or in progress, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or CRISC, is an asset.
• Up to three years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, information security, IT risk, audit, or compliance.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability and configuration management, penetration testing, application security, and IT control validation.
• Knowledge of security and control frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls, and COBIT.
• Familiarity with AML and GRC applications or platforms, along with an understanding of operational support and application administration.
• Understanding the SDLC, Agile methodologies cloud security considerations, privacy and data protection standards, PCI, PII.
• Familiarity with identity and access controls, including multi-factor authentication and single sign-on, plus foundational knowledge of cryptography and encryption.
• Strong communication, documentation, presentation, analytical, and prioritization skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into clear business terms.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, sound judgment, strong relationship-building skills, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Working arrangement

This role follows Canadian Tire’s hybrid work model. Work location is determined by business and team needs. Effective December 1, 2026, employees are expected to work from the office four days per week.

Broadband Salary Range: $53,000 – 88,000
Our typical hiring range is between $70,000 and $75,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role. #LI-NZ2

This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.

We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.