Senior Internal Auditor

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Please carefully read the "Other Information" section of this advertisement as there is important information regarding your application.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to indeterminately staff the positions mentioned below.

A pool of candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Correctional Service Canada or within Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Linguistic profiles and/or requirements as well as tenures may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with an acceptable specialization in a discipline relevant to the position (such as but not limited to business, public administration, commerce, or economics).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Approximately two (2) years of experience obtained within the last five (5) years in the conduct of audits.

Experience in communicating with management through oral presentations, briefings, or the conduct of interviews.

Experience in drafting or revising audit-related written material (such as reports, sections of reports or briefing notes).

Experience in developing audit plans, programs or tools.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET EDUCATION

A professional internal auditing designation (CIA, CGAP, CISA), or proof of successful completion of at least one of the three CIA exams.

A recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA: CA, CMA or CGA).

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE

Experience in data analytics.

Experience in using audit software such as TeamMate, ACL or IDEA.

Experience in the conduct of internal audits in the Canadian federal government.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the Treasury Board Internal Audit Policy Suite and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) for Internal Audit.

Knowledge of internal audit methodologies and procedures.

ABILITIES

Ability to synthesize information and identify key issues and messages.

Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving priorities/requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Effective interpersonal relationships

Judgment

Thoroughness

Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Correctional Service Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada are committed to achieving a diversified workforce and to meeting employment equity goals. Selection may be limited to candidates who have self-identifying as belonging to an Employment Equity group: Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel (approximately 15% of the time).

Willingness and ability to work overtime.

While the work is normally carried out within an office environment, an incumbent also needs to be willing and able to conduct field visits to laboratories, correctional facilities, remote sites and other non-traditional environments.

Other information

If you have one, please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) OR Service Number (SN) is included in your application.

Various means of assessment (e.g. interview, written exam, reference checks) may be used in this process.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.