Stream A: Manager, Internal Audit - Stream B: Manager Quality Assurance

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Work environment

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace. Within ISED, the Audit and Evaluation Branch (AEB) responds to departmental priorities and risks and assists senior managers in enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness and performance of departmental programs and operations. With such a diverse and high-profile mandate, AEB engagements and activities offer lots of variety, challenge, and opportunities to learn. We take pride in delivering value to our department and our activities help to improve programs that impact Canadians in all walks of life.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with different tenures which may vary according to the position being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION
Stream A and B (Manager, Internal Audit - Manager, Quality Insurance)
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting, finance, business or public administration, economics, commerce or some other specialty relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Stream A and B (Manager, Internal Audit - Manager, Quality Assurance)
- Recent* and significant** experience in preparing written materials (such as reports, presentations and/or briefing notes) for senior/executive level management.
- Recent* experience leading teams, including internal staff and/or consultants.
- Experience in managing human resources***.

*Recent experience is defined as experience normally associated with performance of duties within the last 5 years.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum of 3 years.

***Human resources management: Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised employees, assigned work, managed and assessed performance.

EXPERIENCE
Stream A (Manager, Internal Audit)
- Recent* and significant** experience leading all phases of audit projects (planning, conducting, reporting).
- Experience in conducting multiple audit projects concurrently.
- Experience in presenting audit findings and defending audit conclusions and recommendations to senior/executive level management, Boards of Directors or Audit Committees.

EXPERIENCE
Stream B (Manager, Quality Assurance)
- Experience in developing or implementing a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, including approaches and processes for the conduct of internal and external assessments, quality assurance and performance measurement of audit activities
- Experience in leading the management and/or assessment of audit recommendation follow-up activities
- Recent* experience in conducting or managing external assurance provider (e.g. Office of the Auditor General, Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Office of the Comptroller General) liaison activities
- Recent* and significant** experience in presenting advice and recommendations to senior/executive level management, Boards of Directors or Audit Committees.

*Recent experience is defined as experience normally associated with performance of duties within the last 5 years.

**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum of 3 years.

***Human resources management: Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they have supervised employees, assigned work, managed and assessed performance.

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Stream A and B (Manager, Internal Audit - Manager, Quality Assurance)
- An internal audit designation, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); OR a recognized professional accounting designation (i.e., CPA-CA, CPA-CMA or CPA-CGA).

ASSETS EXPERIENCE
Stream A and B (Manager, Internal Audit - Manager, Quality Assurance)
- Experience in the development of risk-based audit plans.
- Experience in using audit working paper software such as TeamMate.

ASSETS EXPERIENCE
Stream A (Manager, Internal Audit)
- Experience in leading all phases of internal audits in the federal government.
- Experience conducting information management and technology audits.
- Experience in using ACL and/or IDEA software.

ASSET EXPERIENCE
Stream B (Manager, Quality Assurance)
- Experience in developing or implementing Internal Audit Performance Measurement Frameworks.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Stream A and B (Manager, Internal Audit - Manager, Quality Assurance)
- Knowledge of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s mandate and key priorities.
- Knowledge of Treasury Board of Canada Internal Audit Policies, Directives and Standards.
- Knowledge of internal audit concepts and techniques.

COMPETENCIES
Stream A and B (Manager, Internal Audit - Manager, Quality Assurance)
- Adaptability
- Analytical Thinking
- Initiative
- Relationship Management and Collaboration
- Achieving Results
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Written Communication

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
STREAM A and B (Manager, Internal Audit - Manager, Quality Assurance)
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Willingness and ability to work overtime

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. For foreign credentials, the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) assists persons who wish to obtain an assessment of their educational, professional, and occupational credentials by referring them to the appropriate organizations. The CICIC can be contacted at www.cicic.ca

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

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.