Lead Auditor

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Assessment accommodation

The National Energy Board (NEB) is an independent federal regulator of several parts of Canada’s energy industry. It regulates pipelines, energy development and trade in the public interest with safety as its primary concern. The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for this organization. The NEB was established by Parliament to regulate, among other things, the construction, operation and abandonment of pipelines that cross provincial or international borders, international power lines and designated interprovincial power lines, imports of natural gas and exports of crude oil, natural gas liquids, natural gas, refined petroleum products, and electricity, and oil and gas exploration and production activities in certain areas. The NEB is also charged with providing timely, accurate and objective information and advice on energy matters. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the NEB has approximately 500 employees and annual budget of over $70 million.

The NEB is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

Reporting to Director, Audit, Enforcement and Investigation. The position shapes regulatory /compliance audits and the Board’s regulatory management system audit program. The position provides expertise in management systems, audit principles and practices for staff in the Operations Business Unit and other staff in the NEB who may be involved in assessment of management systems. In addition, the position offers depth of experience and ability to work with senior technical specialists in engineering, emergency management, environmental protection, public safety and damage prevention to appropriately and consistently apply their knowledge in the context of regulatory audits and the NEB’s overall regulatory framework.

Intent of the process

A pool of candidates may be created. Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis. Appointment of qualified candidates will be based on the assessment results of the essential or essential and asset qualifications and with regard to breadth and depth of experience.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,100 words (maximum)

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

Education: Graduation from a recognized university with a degree specializing in a related field such as engineering, natural sciences (biology, chemistry, environment etc), management of information systems (MIS) or other disciplines related to the requirements of the position. Formal training or certification in auditing (i.e. AAC, API, IEMA, ISO 9001, ISO 19011, ISO 14001 auditor’s certification, responsible care management system certification RC14001 or similar).

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1 Significant and recent experience in conducting operational (non-financial) and/or regulatory compliance audits in at least one of the following areas - management systems, safety management programs, environment protection programs, emergency management programs, pipeline or asset integrity, management programs, or any other area related to the operations of Oil&Gas assets or pipelines or chemical plants; experience preparing audit reports and presenting findings.

E2 Experience developing, implementing or evaluating management systems.

E3 Experience with data analysis or performance measures/indicators (KPI) analysis and reporting.

E4 Experience with interpretation and ensuring or assessing compliance to federal or provincial Acts/Regulations.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership and Teamwork
Proficiency Level: Guide
• Coaches others to make timely and effective decisions and removes barriers that impede improvement.

OC2 Accountability and Results Orientation
Proficiency Level: Guide/Shape
• Identifies desired outcomes, facilitates achievement of results and accepts accountability for achieving results across teams and business units

OC3 Initiative and Adaptability to Change
Proficiency Level: Guide/Shape
• Recognizes areas requiring improvement and initiates or facilitates a change in a positive way

OC4 Process and Project Management
Proficiency Level: Guide
• Understands project and process management fundamentals

OC5 Oral Communication
Proficiency Level: Guide
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively with co-workers and clients verbally.

OC6 Written Communication
Proficiency Level: Guide
• Interprets complex matters and clearly articulates technical matters to senior level audiences in writing
• Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively in writing

Technical Competencies

TC1 Compliance/Audit Verification
Proficiency Level: Guide/Shape
• Teaches and coaches others in audit techniques and acceptable management system practices
• Develops and/or improves audit tools and procedures for other auditors
• Participates in shaping the direction of audit program

Competency Level Definitions

Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.
Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the NEB with regards to the competency.

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

Asset Qualifications

AQ1 Experience leading operational (non-financial) and/or regulatory compliance audits.
AQ2 Experience in building/shaping an audit program or any program relevant to the position (management systems, safety management programs, environment protection programs. emergency management programs, pipeline or asset integrity management programs, security management programs, or damage prevention and public awareness programs).
AQ3 Experience using advanced features of Excel and Word applications.
AQ4 Experience with using Access or Tableau or Spotfire or similar data analytical tool.
AQ5 Experience with using audit softwares or building data requirements for a databases.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the National Energy Board’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the NEB’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the NEB Website http://www.neb-one.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

1. The National Energy Board has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB-11 position is similar to an EN-ENG-05 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to NEB’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e mail for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

3. Assessment: You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: written examination, interview(s), role play scenarios, performance appraisals, reference checks and interactions with internal staff during the process and personal knowledge. Top down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process.

4. Appointment Requirements: Candidates must meet each essential qualification and the conditions of employment to be appointed to the position. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, organizational needs or operational requirements; however, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing right fit for appointment.

5. Salary: Effective 1 November 2014 NEB 11, $101,324 to $123,278 (subject to revision)
The National Energy Board has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
• a Calgary Allowance in the amount of 4.95% of base salary may be paid on a bi-weekly payroll basis
• annual performance pay which includes elements of individual performance (60% of payout) and corporate performance (40% of payout)
• annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in two semi-annualized payments
• The Collective Agreement between the NEB and PIPSC expired on 31 October 2018. Please note that all provisions – including the allowances remain in place until a new agreement has been signed and implemented.

6. Terms of Employment: This position has been allocated and apply to the bargaining unit represented by the NEB Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada.

7. Proof of Education: Proof of education is required prior to appointment. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Please contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) for more information www.cicic.ca.
 
Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to Bachelor Degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

8. Organization Future Needs: The National Energy Board is committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population we serve. In support of our strategy to achieve our employment equity goals, selection may be limited to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal Persons, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disability.

9. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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