Internal Audit Project Leader

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Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications noted in the Statement of Merit Criteria to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the Screening questionnaire, their CV and/or their cover letter how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the essential and asset qualifications. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to the conclusion of the process, may be used for evaluation purposes.

Intent of the process

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard has an immediate need to staff two (2) AS-06 positions within the Internal Audit Directorate (IAD) across the following two streams:

Stream 1: AS-06 Internal Audit Project Leader – Audit Operations Unit
Stream 2: AS-06 Internal Audit Project Leader – Professional Practices Unit

Candidates are welcome to apply for either or both positions; however candidates must indicate which stream(s) they are applying for.

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) AS-06 in both the Professional Practices Unit and Audit Operations.

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and could be used to staff positions with various language requirements and various security requirements open across government. These positions may be staffed on a permanent or temporary basis (term, acting, assignment, secondment).

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)

Streams 1 and 2 : Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in public administration, commerce, business, accounting, sciences or in any other field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Stream 1 :

Significant and recent* experience in planning and conducting internal or external audits, and in the preparation of audit reports in the federal or provincial governments, and/or private sector.

Significant and recent* experience in developing, preparing and presenting information including findings and recommendations to senior management.

Experience* in reviewing the work of subordinates and/or of external resources (consultants).

* Significant and recent experience:Candidates must demonstrate three (3) years of experience carrying out the identified activity within the past five (5) years.*

Experience:Candidates must demonstrate two (2) years of experience in reviewing the work of subordinates and/or external resources (consultants).

Stream 2 :

Experience in reviewing the work of subordinates or of external resources (consultants).

Significant and recent* experience with a minimum of four (4) of the following six (6) areas:

Providing advice, input, and recommendations, in support of corporate planning and reporting activities.

Following-up on the implementation of management action plans stemming from external or internal engagements.

Leading or participating in the development of a Risk-Based Audit Plan (RBAP).

Conducting quality assurance reviews on internal audit engagements.

Liaising with external assurance providers, central agencies, other departments, or with the private sector.

Development and management of an internal audit quality assurance program (i.e. methodology, compliance, reporting).

*Significant and recent experience: Candidates must demonstrate three (3) years of experience carrying out the identified activities within the last five (5) years.

* Experience: Candidates must demonstrate two (2) years of experience in reviewing the work of subordinates and/or external resources (consultants).

Streams 1 and 2 :
Knowledge of the Treasury Board Internal Audit Policy and related Policy suite documents;

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

Knowledge of new trends and practices emanating from the IIA, IPPF and the Office of the Comptroller General.

Abilities :

Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines;
Ability to communicate effectively orally;
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability :

Effective Interpersonal Skills;
Initiative;
Judgment;
Detail Oriented;
Dependability.

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

Education :

Possession of a professional recognized designation (such as:
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA),
• Chartered Accountant (CA),
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA),
• Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Possession of a professional certification from a recognized internal auditing association such as:
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),
• Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) or
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)).

Degree equivalency

Experience

Stream 1 :
Experience in planning, conducting and reporting internal audit and/or consulting engagements in the federal government and/or private sector.
Experience in using TeamMate audit management software.
Experience with data analytics such as ACL.
Experience with innovative and diverse audits and audit techniques, approaches, and various types of advisory and consulting products.

Stream 2 :
Experience in planning, conducting and reporting internal audit and/or consulting engagements in the federal government and/or private sector.
Experience in preparing documentation for and liaising with senior management committees.
Experience in using TeamMate audit management software.
Experience with data analytics such as ACL.
Experience with innovative and diverse audits and audit techniques, approaches (ex: reporting), and various types of advisory and consulting products.

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

Various language requirements
Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English or French Essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Conditions of employment

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice;
Willing and able to travel on occasion.

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

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.