Internal Audit Project Leader

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Only applications received directly via the System (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted.

If you require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the HR Advisor listed below before the closing date.

If you do not clearly demonstrate how you meet all screening criteria, your application will be rejected. Your application may also be rejected if it has incomplete information. We will not contact you to request information that is missing from your application

Work environment

TBS is a central agency located in the National Capital Region. Working at TBS offers a unique opportunity to:
• contribute to the work of a central federal agency
• be part of cultivating the federal public service as a model workplace

With high-performing teams and innovative practices, TBS professionals in various fields serve Canadians by:
• collaborating on government-wide initiatives
• driving excellence in people management
• taking initiative
• effectively managing risks

TBS’s new flagship facility at 90 Elgin St., in the heart of downtown Ottawa, is the hub of its activities. The new building:
• is configured using Workplace 2.0
• has Wi-Fi throughout
• has many fully equipped video-conferencing areas to support collaboration and innovation
• has amenities such as showers and change rooms
• has secure bicycle storage, allowing employees to commute using Ottawa’s scenic bike path system

If you are a leader, a motivator and a strategic thinker who wants to work for one of Canada’s Top Employers, consider joining the TBS team.

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer two indeterminate appointments.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process will be created and will be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual imperative CBC/CBC, bilingual non imperative BBB/BBB, bilingual non imperative CBC/CBC) as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

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:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Recent* and Significant** experience in leading and conducting sections or all phases of internal audits (i.e. planning, execution, reporting);
- Experience in preparing written material, including participating in the development of audit reports and recommendations, developing audit findings, and presenting information to senior management*** (director level or equivalent, and above);
- Significant** experience in supervising work of team members.

* Recent is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.
** Significant is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of those duties for a period of approximately three (3) years.
*** Senior management is defined as Director, Executive Director or Vice President / Assistant Deputy Minister.

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

Various language requirements
Various language requirements:
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB;
- Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC;
- Bilingual Non-Imperative BBB/BBB;
- Bilingual Non-Imperative CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework.

Personal Suitability:
- Demonstrating integrity and respect;
- Thinking things through;
- Working effectively with others;
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
- Written communication;
- Oral communication.

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

Asset Qualifications:
Occupational Certification:
- Possession of a professional certification from a recognized internal auditing association (e.g. CIA, CGAP or CISA);
- Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA).

Experience:
- Experience leading or conducting internal audits within or for the federal government of Canada;
- One year or more of experience as a practitioner in the following fields: Finance, Information Technology (IT), Policies, Accounting, Grants and Contributions (Transfer Payments), Human Resources, Procurement, Transformation Management and Project Management;
- Experience in performing advisory engagements (e.g. reviews, studies, maturity assessments, etc.);
- Experience working in a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program within an internal audit function;
- Experience using data analytics and/or artificial intelligence approaches, tools and software.

Operational Requirements:
- Willingness to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Conditions of Employment:
- Willingness and ability to travel – travel within Canada may be required;
- Willingness to obtain and maintain a professional certification from a recognized internal auditing association such as CIA, CGAP or CISA, or a recognized professional accounting designation such as CPA, CA, CGA or CMA.

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

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages).

If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

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

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.