Internal Audit Project Leader (AS-06) / Internal Audit Principal (AS-07)

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

Workplace:

The Department of Justice Canada and Correctional Service Canada are committed to maintaining a representative workforce reflective of Canadian society. In support of achieving a diversified workforce and our employment equity goals, qualified candidates who self-declare in a staffing process as members of Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment to fulfill organizational needs, including reducing representation gaps.

Currently, employees have not yet returned to their workplace due to the context of COVID-19. Therefore, the successful candidate may have to work remotely until further notice.

Welcome to Ottawa!

The positions are located in Ottawa, Ontario in the National Capital Region. The City has various recreational pathways for walking and bicycling, in addition to the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ottawa hosts multiple annual and seasonal activities and festivals. The national museums and the National Arts Centre are also great attractions. The City houses a culinary community that’s earning wide acclaim, as well as unique boutiques and shopping districts. For more information, please visit: https://ottawatourism.ca/en

What we have to offer:

• We are invested in helping you throughout your career
• We promote and support continuous learning
• We have a modern, inclusive and flexible workplace
• We recognize our employees’ personal needs outside the office hours and promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle through flexible work arrangements
• We offer an attractive benefits package, which includes a pension plan, a health and dental plan, disability benefits, and an employee assistance program

Duties

Role:

As an Internal Auditor you will provide Senior Management with independent assurance services on the effectiveness and efficiency of programs, policies and controls, as well as compliance with Government of Canada policy requirements, industry standards and laws and regulations. You and your colleagues will provide recommendations to enhance management frameworks, risk management, controls and governance processes.

What you will do:

• As an Internal Audit Principal, you manage the assigned internal audit or consulting. engagements and present the findings and recommendations to Senior Management.
• Internal Audit Project Leaders are responsible for assigned portions of the audit engagement.
• You provide expert advice and guidance on solutions to address complex issues and challenges.
• You guide the development of audit methodologies and technologies.
• You represent the Department at intra- and inter-departmental venues.

Intent of the process

Appointments to be initially made by the Department of Justice Canada and Correctional Service Canada. A pool of qualified candidates may then be established to staff similar positions with various security, language requirements and tenures within the Public Service in the National Capital Region.

Department of Justice Canada: one AS-06 position and one AS-07 position
Correctional Service Canada: one AS-06 position

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 9,999 words (maximum) "Please provide a covering letter highlighting your education, experience and skills. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the essential and asset (if applicable) qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information provided in your covering letter should be supported by your résumé. Please note that your covering letter will be used to also assess your written communication skills."

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

What you are expected to offer:

Graduation with a *degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting, business administration, commerce or economics, finance or some other field relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

• Experience leading the conduct of an audit or component of an audit or review.

• Experience presenting audit or review findings to *management

*management is defined as Director General level (EX-03) and above, or senior executives in private or public sector organizations external to the federal public service of Canada.

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

Assets:

A recognized professional designation: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Chartered Accountant (CA).

Experience in using data analytic programs such as IDEA, ACL and Excel.

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

Various language requirements
AS-06: English Essential and Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

AS-07: Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

• Demonstration of Integrity and Respect
• Thinking Things Through
• Working Effectively with Others
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
• Internal Audit Technical Skills and Internal Audit Subject Matter Expertise
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and availability to travel across Canada

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.