Internal Audit Manager

Maple Leaf Foods announced that it will be separating into two independent public companies. The new Pork Company, Canada Packers, will be unleashed as a world leading organization producing sustainable meats. This will provide both businesses with a sharper focus to execute their own growth strategy and both are committed to best-in-class strategies.

Canada Packers will be a leader in sustainability produced, premium quality and value-added products. Canada Packers is building its team, and this is an exciting opportunity to join a premium company that is unlocking significant growth potential.

**Our job is to make great food.**:
Canada Packers will embrace Maple Leaf Foods strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced, and challenging. We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.

**The Opportunity**: By joining Canada Packers as a Manager, Internal Audit, you become part of an organization committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will play a vital role in strengthening internal controls and ensuring compliance with key regulatory frameworks, including NI 52-109.

**Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life**:

- Lead audit engagements from planning through reporting, including detailed risk assessments and thorough documentation of findings.
- Coordinate and manage concurrent audits and projects, overseeing audit staff and allocating work effectively.
- Prepare and review detailed working papers that support audit conclusions in compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
- Effectively communicate audit findings to the Director, Internal Audit, and various levels of management, including senior leadership.
- Develop trusted relationships with stakeholders to promote proactive audit engagement and strong internal controls.
- Provide regular updates to the Director, including recommendations for action and timely escalation of significant issues.
- Monitor and report on the implementation status of agreed-upon management action plans.
- Align internal audit efforts with other control functions (Legal, Corporate Finance, External Auditors) to enhance audit efficiency and reduce redundancy.
- Support the Director in preparing the annual audit plan and ongoing risk assessments across business and corporate functions.
- Identify opportunities to improve internal audit methodologies, documentation, and reporting practices.
- Provide internal consultation to business units on emerging risks, compliance obligations, and operational effectiveness.
- Assist in the assessment, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) as required by NI 52-109, supporting CEO/CFO certification processes.
- Coordinate with external auditors and business units to ensure timely and effective execution of NI 52-109-related control assessments.
- Participate in the design and implementation of control remediation plans related to NI 52-109 findings.
- Stay informed of regulatory changes, including trends in governance, risk management, and compliance requirements such as NI 52-109.
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Audit Committee and Executive Management.
- Conduct advisory reviews, operational audits, investigations, and other special projects as assigned.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- 5+ years of audit experience in operational environments (e.g., utility, manufacturing, food processing).
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
- CPA designation is required. CIA designation is an asset.
- Familiarity with NI 52-109 requirements and best practices for compliance with CEO/CFO certification rules.
- Proficiency in audit methodologies and frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, risk/control matrices).
- Excellent organizational skills and experience in managing audit projects and teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of presenting complex findings clearly.
- Adept at building and maintaining effective relationships across business functions.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.

**What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods**:

- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible