Analyst, Internal Audit and Compliance

Who We Are

For over 30 years, our entrepreneurial mindset and strategic vision have fueled our growth into one of Canada’s largest and most successful REITs. Our retail-focused and mixed-use portfolio reflects our commitment to creating vibrant community spaces where people want to shop, live, work, and play. We take pride in our strong legacy while continuously adapting, innovating, and investing in the future. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada’s Greenest Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, and a Greater Toronto Top Employer.

At RioCan, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture where employees can connect authentically, grow continuously, and bring their whole selves to work. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, lead, and make an impact every day.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As an Analyst, Internal Audit and Compliance at RioCan, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Building on our legacy as one of Canada’s largest and most innovative REITs, this position offers the chance to shape best practices and support RioCan’s continued growth in a dynamic real estate landscape.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying opportunities for process optimization, risk mitigation, and compliance with regulatory requirements (including NI 52-109);


• Execute comprehensive internal audit engagements, from planning to reporting, across multiple business functions and processes;


• Perform detailed fieldwork, including testing of policies, procedures, and controls, and document findings in accordance with professional standards;


• Prepare clear, insightful audit reports and present recommendations to management and key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement;


• Actively contributes to the development and implementation of enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives by identifying, assessing, and monitoring key risks across the organization, and working with business units to design effective mitigation strategies;


• Collaborate with the Internal Audit and Compliance team, external auditors, and other business units to ensure a coordinated and efficient approach to risk management and compliance;


• Stay current with emerging trends, regulatory updates, and industry best practices relevant to internal audit and real estate operations;


• Support special projects and ad hoc assignments as required by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a university degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field;


• Professional designation required (CPA, CIA, or equivalent) or in progress;


• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in internal audit, preferably within real estate, financial services, or a related industry;


• Strong technical knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit methodologies;


• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills;


• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with experience presenting to all levels of management;


• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, and competing priorities in a dynamic environment;


• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail;


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot).

$67,000 - $88,000 a year

The base salary range for this role reflects compensation for candidates at  varying levels of experience and proficiency. The salary will be determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant competencies, including skills, experience, education, and our teams’ requirements.

The listed salary range  does not include bonus and other total rewards. This role is eligible for participation in the company’s bonus program.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. 

Why join RioCan?

We believe in rewarding you for what you do and investing in your career and long-term success. Our total rewards program is designed to help you thrive in every aspect of your life: physically, emotionally, financially, and socially. Here’s what we offer:

An Extensive Health and Benefits Program that includes health and dental benefits starting on day one, healthcare and wellness/lifestyle spending accounts, access to an employee family and assistance program, virtual healthcare services, and other resources to support your overall well-being.

A Comprehensive Retirement Program to help prepare you for your future. This includes matching employee contributions in a retirement savings plan, pension plan,

and an employee unit purchase plan.

Work/Life Balance that prioritizes you. Enjoy flexible work hours, an extra-long weekend with our RioCan Cares Day, and half days before every long weekend in the summer.

Professional Growth and Development opportunities to advance your skills and grow your career through our continuing education reimbursement, mentorship and leadership development programs, on-demand online learning, and cross-functional training opportunities.

Additional Perks and Benefits that include paid time off, parental leave top-up, employee discounts, referral and recognition programs, and year-round opportunities to connect through community initiatives, committees, and social events.

If you share RioCan’s values and a passion for real estate, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas. People are at the core of who we are, and we respect that they have taken all paths to get here. RioCan welcomes applications from all candidates and is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.