Chief Auditor

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When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Work environment

Innovation Canada serves as a one-stop-shop for Canada’s innovators and businesses. The creation of Innovation Canada as a new platform within the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) coordinates and simplifies the support available for Canada's innovators across all government departments and agencies. Innovation Canada serves as the focal point within ISED for program delivery, including for the new signature initiatives aimed at supporting the growth of Canadian companies IC serves as the focal point within ISED for program delivery and business innovation programs.

Our dynamic management team requires creative thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators with a passion for Canadian innovation. We value diversity and fresh perspectives. Our team isn’t afraid to embrace new challenges.

The Audit Management team is part of a centre of excellence within ISED and the ideal place for taking your career to the next level. Innovation Canada provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to be part of an audit team that leverages its expertise for the benefit of all Canadians.

Are you a team player? Ready to directly manage subordinates? Ready to travel across Canada? Are you looking to expand your expertise as a subject matter expert by participating in peer reviews, having the opportunity to provide advisory services and to present your expertise to the Operational Audit Committee (DG level: senior management committee) informing decision making? Your primary role will be directed at completing financial analysis and validating revenues and project costs claimed including monitoring project deliverables. If this sounds like you, the Strategic Innovation Fund ‎wants to hear from you. Apply now!

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A pool of qualified or pre-qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions with various language requirements and various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, secondment or assignment) within Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

The immediate need is Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC. However, the pool of qualified candidates that will be established may be used to staff similar positions within ISED with various linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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 post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting, business administration, commerce, finance or some other specialty relevant to the position AND eligibility for a recognized professional accounting/auditing designation/certification.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
• Recent* and significant**experience in conducting external audits of corporations.
• Experience in customizing audit programs, methodologies and strategies.
• Experience in reviewing financial audit working paper files.
• Experience in writing correspondence for senior management.
• Experience in managing human and financial resources

* Recent” means experience acquired within the past five years.
** Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performance of the duties for a minimum of three years.

COMPETENCIES
• Auditing
• Strategic Thinking
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• People Management
• Relationship Management & Collaboration

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

ASSET QUALIFICATION:
- Possession of a professional certification or designation (CPA or CIA).

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in conducting audits with a Public Chartered Accounting Firm or Audit Service Canada (formerly known as Consulting and Audit Canada) or conducting audits on government Contribution Agreements.
- Experience in preparing briefing notes for senior management

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime occasionally.

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

You will be asked to answer Pre-screening questions before submitting your application. We suggest responding to these questions using the STAR technique: Situation, Task, Action, Result. Pre-screening questions is an important part of your application. Take the time to answer the questions with as much details and examples as possible. This is your chance to sell yourself and tell us what you have to offer that can help us in delivering on our mandate.

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.