Internal Audit Project Leader - Inventory

Update: Candidates's referal date was modified.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

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.

As we have an immediate vacancy, a referral of candidates will be completed on Monday, April 15, 2019. If you wish to have your application included in this referral, please ensure your application is submitted prior to the aforementioned date. Subsequent referral of candidates will be done based on needs. Please note that you can be assessed only once to this inventory.

As asset qualifications could be used for referral of candidates, please ensure you complete the screening questions if you meet these qualifications. A person may be appointed even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, it may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

We may use both the information you provide in your cover letter and the screening questions in your application to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Work environment

Are you interested in a new challenge, seeing the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) from a different perspective, working in a dynamic, fast-paced and demanding environment? Are you interested in travelling across Canada and visiting Federal correctional facilities? If so, keep reading . . .

The Correctional Service of Canada, as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

CSC's Internal Audit Sector provides independent, timely and objective assurance and consulting services to management in a professional, independent and objective manner. Team Leaders within the Sector are responsible for leading a team of auditors through all phases of audit and consulting engagements and are given an opportunity to learn about all aspects of CSC. As an employee of the Internal Audit Sector at CSC, you will significantly contribute to an organization which transforms lives and protects Canadians. If this sounds exciting, then we want you!

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to fill one (1) indeterminate position within Correctional Service Canada. However, the results of this process may also be used to fill similar positions by various departments on a permanent or temporary basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 800 words (maximum) "Explain why you are interested in obtaining a job with Correctional Service Canada and what you could bring to the position of an Internal Audit Project Leader."

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

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION

- A professional internal auditing designation (CIA, CGAP, CISA), or a recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA: CA, CMA or CGA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

- Significant and recent experience* in the planning, conduct and reporting of audit projects (either internal or external auditing).
- Experience supervising the work of staff.
- Experience communicating information to senior management through oral and written presentations and briefings.

NOTE: (*) Recent and significant experience normally refers to having carried out these duties over a period of approximately two (2) years within the past five (5) years. Significant experience refers to the complexity and diversity of cases handled and the level of autonomy demonstrated which is normally associated with the performance of the duties for approximately two (2) years.

KNOWLEDGE

- Knowledge of audit methodologies and procedures.

ABILITIES

- Ability to synthesize information, to 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

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

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 Public Sector.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB (immediate need)
English Essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYEMENT

- Willingness and ability to travel.
- 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 correctional facilities and remote sites.

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

Candidates who were educated outside of Canada, must have the certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable candidates to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job in the public service. 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 through its website at: http://www.cicdi.ca.

Your résumé will NOT BE USED for screening purposes and may only be used as a secondary source of validation.

Failure to clearly demonstrate HOW you meet the screening criteria in your responses to the screening questions may result in the rejection of your application.

Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Should your email address change during the process, it is your responsibility to inform us and to regularly verify your e-mails.

Only applications received online will be accepted. Please communicate with the contact person to discuss alternative methods if online application is impossible.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc jobs/informationcandidates.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.