Auditor

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

On-line applications are strongly encouraged in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants are as follows:

- modify your application at any time BEFORE the closing date;
- when applicable, answer screening questions highlighting the expected qualifications to the hiring manager;
- verify the status of your application and notifications, at any time; and
- obtain information through electronic notification of your assessment details and results.

If you are unable to apply online or require accommodation for any reason, you must contact the generic inbox 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

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace. Within ISED, the Audit and Evaluation Branch (AEB) responds to departmental priorities and risks and assists senior managers in enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness and performance of departmental programs and operations. With such a diverse and high-profile mandate, AEB engagements and activities offer lots of variety, challenge, and opportunities to learn. We take pride in delivering value to our department and our activities help to improve programs that impact Canadians in all walks of life.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process may be created and may be used to fill similar positions with different tenures which may vary according to the position being staffed. The pool created as a result of this staffing process will be open to other government departments.

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 with acceptable specialization in accounting, finance, business or public administration, economics, commerce or some other specialty relevant to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Recent* and significant** experience in performing research, preparing and analyzing the results, and presenting the results to management (i.e. manager level and above);
- Recent* and significant** experience in the participation in at least two phases of internal audit engagements (planning, conduct or reporting).
- Recent* and significant** experience in developing, documenting, or assessing operational processes;

*“Recent experience” is defined as within the last 5 years.
** “Significant experience” is defined as depth and breadth of experience normally acquired over a period of 1 or more consecutive years.

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s mandate and key priorities.
- Knowledge of Treasury Board of Canada Internal Audit Policy and Directive.

Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Analytical thinking
- Initiative
- Relationship Management and Collaboration
- Achieving Results
- Judgement
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Written Communication

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

Education:
- Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting, finance, business or public administration, economics, commerce or some other specialty relevant to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Occupational Certification:
- An internal audit designation, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); or a recognized professional accounting designation (i.e., CPA-CA, CPA-CMA, or CPA-CGA).

Experience:
- Experience in contributing to the writing of internal audit documents in at least two (2) of the following: terms of reference, audit engagement plan, audit program, risk assessment, audit findings sheet or audit report.
- Experience in using audit working paper software such as TeamMate.
- Experience performing data analytics and/or continuous auditing.
- Experience using ACL or Idea software applications.

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

Various language requirements
Various Language Requirements: English Essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

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

Operational Requirements:
- Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
- Willingness and ability 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

- A written examination may be administered.
- An interview will be administered.
- Reference checks will be sought.

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

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. You will be advised to provide the documents later in the process. For foreign credentials, 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 at www.cicic.ca

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

Appointment decisions may be based on organizational needs. We therefore encourage candidates to self-declare their membership to any of the four employment equity designated groups in order to be considered should the organizational need be invoked during the appointment process.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Public Service of Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. If you have any health or physical limitations, which may adversely affect your performance during any phase of the appointment process, please indicate to the contact person any accommodation needed.

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.