Research Operations Associate Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

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TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Associate is a permanent, full-time opportunity designed to build the next generation of Procurement professionals. During the first two years, the associate will build foundational Procurement knowledge and gain exposure to a range of work experiences across Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Contract Management and Procurement Operations and Delivery. This early development period supports the associate in building core capabilities in third-party lifecycle management (selecting, risk assessing, contracting, and managing third parties), operational excellence and business partnerships.

Working with experienced Procurement leaders and their teams, the associate contributes to business initiatives, supplier engagements, sourcing activities, process improvements and reporting while building the technical, analytical and leadership capabilities required to succeed in an increasing data- and AI-enabled Procurement organization.

Successful hires will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of Procurement activities and develop the skills outlined below. These examples are illustrative and not all-inclusive.

• Support sourcing, vendor management, contract management and procurement operations activities across multiple business units.
• Build an understanding of Procurement's role in enabling business strategy, managing third-party procurement risk and delivering value.
• Develop effective working relationships with business partners and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and contribute ideas, analysis and recommendations.

• Support competitive sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations and commercial analysis.
• Assist with spend analysis, market research, supplier benchmarking and category planning.
• Help prepare sourcing documentation, negotiation materials and recommendation summaries.

• Support supplier governance activities including performance reviews, issue management and operational reporting.
• Assist in monitoring supplier performance, contractual obligations and service level commitments.
• Participate in contract administration and lifecycle activities.

• Use approved digital, analytics, automation and AI-enabled tools to support research, data analysis and document preparation.
• Help identify opportunities to simplify and improve activities through technology and automation.
• Analyze information and validate AI-generated outputs with guidance from experienced team members.

• Support procurement systems, reporting, data quality and operational processes.
• Support with key initiatives to drive operational excellence
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency and enhance the stakeholder experience.
• Assist with policy adherence, third-party risk requirements and documentation standards.
• Prepare dashboards, presentations and executive-ready materials.

• Apply what you learned in school while building foundational Procurement experience in a best-in-class organization.
• Participate in learning, mentoring, coaching and networking opportunities to develop Procurement capabilities.
• Open doors to future Procurement career opportunities while building foundational skills and experience.

• Bachelor's degree, certificate, or equivalent, in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Recent graduate (typically within 12 months).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret data and identify meaningful insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

• Learning agility, curiosity and continuous improvement mindset.
• Customer and business focus.
• Collaboration and relationship building.
• Initiative, accountability and adaptability.
• Critical thinking, sounds judgement and strong organization

Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person networking event with Line of Business (LOB) leaders at 120 Bremner Blvd during the third week of September. Following the networking event, selected candidates will be invited to complete a formal in-person interview as part of the hiring process.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more

Additional Information:
We're delighted that you're considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we're committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you're interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You'll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you're passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you've got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We'll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you'd like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.
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