Top Benefits
About the role
Ready to Transform Retail? Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for an Internal Auditor to join our team for a 22 Month Contract.
In this role, you will provide independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, insight-driven advice, and foresight on existing and emerging areas of risk or concern.
Reporting to the Director, Operational Audit, you’ll join the Internal Audit function in delivering assurance and advisory engagements primarily through our Operational Audit and Data & Analytics programs, as well as Internal Controls over Finance Reporting, Transformation Assurance, and IT Audit.
This role can be based out of one of our main offices (Stellarton, Mississauga, Montreal, or Calgary).
Here's where you;ll be focused:
- Development of the Internal Audit plan, including ongoing risk identification
- Execution of audits across all stages, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, including use of data analytics and visualization
- Project and stakeholder management
- Monitoring completion of Management action plans
- Subject Matter Expert for SAP and data analytic and visualization tools, including training and providing guidance to team members
- Execution of the data analytics strategy, including researching and implementing new technology and trends
- Management and Board reporting
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with peers and Management
- Promote the brand and role of the Internal Audit function within the organization
- Maintain up-to-date skills on data analytic and visualization tools
- Keep abreast of grocery and retail industry and risk and internal audit trends
What you have to offer:
- Undergraduate degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, Business, etc.)
- Professional accounting designation (such as CPA) is preferred
- Audit-related designation or working towards one (such as CIA or CISA) is preferred
- Minimum two years related work experience in at least one of the following areas: Public Accounting, Internal Audit and/or Finance
- Knowledge of audit assurance, governance and control frameworks including, IIA Professional Practice Standards, COSO
- Knowledge of Bill 198 legislation (NI 52-109 and 52-111) and/or Sarbanes-Oxley legislation
- Strong professional judgement with independent, innovative and critical thinking
- Ability to present complex information clearly and influence outcomes through effective verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate working relationships in a team environment
- Strong knowledge and experience with data analytic and visualization tools (ACL and Tableau preferred)
- Advanced Excel (including Visual Basic/Macros) is preferred
- SAP experience is desirable
- Bilingual (English and French) is preferred
- Exposure to food or retail industries in an SAP environment is preferable
- Experience with advanced data analysis techniques and tools (Robotic Process Automation, AI) would be an extra asset
- Some travel required, approximately 0% - 10%
Who we are:
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
What we offer:
Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive—physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
- Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
- 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
- Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
- Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
- Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
- Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity—including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required —please click the “I’m interested” button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization..
To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.
If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!
About Sobeys
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers.
Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.
En tant que l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, Sobeys Inc. répond aux besoins en épicerie de sa clientèle par le biais de ses quelque 1 500 magasins. Répartis dans chacune des dix provinces, ceux-ci arborent diverses bannières de détail dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que plus de 330 stations d'essence. Nos magasins d'alimentation sont conçus en fonction de cinq concepts de base afin que l'offre aux consommateurs et la taille des magasins conviennent le mieux à chacun des marchés que nous desservons. Du magasin à gamme complète de services jusqu'au dépanneur, chacun est adapté de façon à combler les besoins particuliers de notre clientèle en fonction de l'occasion d'achat.
En raison de l'importance qu'ils accordent à l'alimentation, à l'innovation et à l'excellence du service à la clientèle, nos quelque 125 000 employés et marchands affiliés se montrent soucieux de créer de la valeur de façon durable pour chacun de nos partenaires, qu'ils soient clients, employés, fournisseurs ou actionnaires.
Top Benefits
About the role
Ready to Transform Retail? Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.
Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have an opportunity for an Internal Auditor to join our team for a 22 Month Contract.
In this role, you will provide independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, insight-driven advice, and foresight on existing and emerging areas of risk or concern.
Reporting to the Director, Operational Audit, you’ll join the Internal Audit function in delivering assurance and advisory engagements primarily through our Operational Audit and Data & Analytics programs, as well as Internal Controls over Finance Reporting, Transformation Assurance, and IT Audit.
This role can be based out of one of our main offices (Stellarton, Mississauga, Montreal, or Calgary).
Here's where you;ll be focused:
- Development of the Internal Audit plan, including ongoing risk identification
- Execution of audits across all stages, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, including use of data analytics and visualization
- Project and stakeholder management
- Monitoring completion of Management action plans
- Subject Matter Expert for SAP and data analytic and visualization tools, including training and providing guidance to team members
- Execution of the data analytics strategy, including researching and implementing new technology and trends
- Management and Board reporting
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with peers and Management
- Promote the brand and role of the Internal Audit function within the organization
- Maintain up-to-date skills on data analytic and visualization tools
- Keep abreast of grocery and retail industry and risk and internal audit trends
What you have to offer:
- Undergraduate degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, Business, etc.)
- Professional accounting designation (such as CPA) is preferred
- Audit-related designation or working towards one (such as CIA or CISA) is preferred
- Minimum two years related work experience in at least one of the following areas: Public Accounting, Internal Audit and/or Finance
- Knowledge of audit assurance, governance and control frameworks including, IIA Professional Practice Standards, COSO
- Knowledge of Bill 198 legislation (NI 52-109 and 52-111) and/or Sarbanes-Oxley legislation
- Strong professional judgement with independent, innovative and critical thinking
- Ability to present complex information clearly and influence outcomes through effective verbal and written communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to cultivate working relationships in a team environment
- Strong knowledge and experience with data analytic and visualization tools (ACL and Tableau preferred)
- Advanced Excel (including Visual Basic/Macros) is preferred
- SAP experience is desirable
- Bilingual (English and French) is preferred
- Exposure to food or retail industries in an SAP environment is preferable
- Experience with advanced data analysis techniques and tools (Robotic Process Automation, AI) would be an extra asset
- Some travel required, approximately 0% - 10%
Who we are:
We started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is fuelled by our purpose and values. It shapes our culture and drives business success. As a family nurturing families, we embed DE&I into everything we do. We know that it takes open minds and respect for distinct perspectives to create engaging workplaces, inclusive customer experiences and strong community partnerships. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
What we offer:
Our Total Rewards package is designed to help our teammates thrive—physically, financially, and emotionally. While offerings vary by role and employment type (full-time, part-time, contractual), eligible teammates may receive:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.
- Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.
- 10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.
- Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.
- Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.
- Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.
- Paid Vacation and Days Off to help you recharge.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity—including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required —please click the “I’m interested” button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization..
To drive our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week.
If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what Sobeys has to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!
About Sobeys
As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in 10 provinces with retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 330 retail fuel locations. Our five core retail food formats are designed to ensure that we have the right offering in the right-sized stores for each individual market we serve — from our full service format to the convenience format, each tailored to satisfy the unique occasion-based food shopping needs of our customers.
Our 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates are committed to building sustainable worth for each of our customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders through our focus on food, innovation and superior customer service.
En tant que l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, Sobeys Inc. répond aux besoins en épicerie de sa clientèle par le biais de ses quelque 1 500 magasins. Répartis dans chacune des dix provinces, ceux-ci arborent diverses bannières de détail dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Price Chopper, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que plus de 330 stations d'essence. Nos magasins d'alimentation sont conçus en fonction de cinq concepts de base afin que l'offre aux consommateurs et la taille des magasins conviennent le mieux à chacun des marchés que nous desservons. Du magasin à gamme complète de services jusqu'au dépanneur, chacun est adapté de façon à combler les besoins particuliers de notre clientèle en fonction de l'occasion d'achat.
En raison de l'importance qu'ils accordent à l'alimentation, à l'innovation et à l'excellence du service à la clientèle, nos quelque 125 000 employés et marchands affiliés se montrent soucieux de créer de la valeur de façon durable pour chacun de nos partenaires, qu'ils soient clients, employés, fournisseurs ou actionnaires.