Audit professionals: AS-07/AS-06/AS-05

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fulfill current and future needs for audit professionals – for Internal Audit Principals (AS-07), Audit Team Leaders (AS-06), and Senior Auditors (AS-05). It may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures and various security requirements within Shared Services Canada.

SSC is committed to providing regional opportunities where feasible. It may be possible to work from diverse locations in Canada, depending on the specific position being filled.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION: FOR ALL STREAMS
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Internal Audit Principal (AS-07)

EX1. *Recent and **Significant experience in the management of all phases (planning, conduct and reporting) of oversight activities or audit engagements
EX2. ***Experience in leading briefings and providing strategic advice to Senior Executive
EX3. ***Experience in managing ****human resources
EX4. ***Experience in presenting audit results to senior management

*Recent experience is defined as having experience acquired within the last ten (10) years.
**Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for a period of at least five (5) years.
***Experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for a period of at least three (3) years.
****Managing human resources is defined as managing performance, setting team priorities, and assigning work.

Audit Team Leader (AS-06)

EX1. *Recent and **Significant experience in leading all phases (planning, conduct and reporting) of audit engagements
EX2. ***Experience in preparing written materials for management (Director or equivalent level and above) that include advice and recommendations such as but not limited to briefing notes, presentations and reports
EX3. ***Experience in presenting and communicating results to management (Director or equivalent level and above)
EX4. ***Experience in supervising or coaching employees

*Recent experience is defined as having experience acquired within the last ten (10) years.
**Significant experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for a period of at least four (4) years.
***Experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for a period of at least three (3) years.

Senior Auditor (AS-05)

EX1. *Recent experience in contributing to the planning and conduct of audit projects
EX2. **Experience in contributing to analysis and written materials, such as, but not limited to briefing notes, presentations, and reports
EX3. **Experience in analyzing and synthesizing information from multiple sources
EX4. **Experience in coaching staff

*Recent experience is defined as having experience acquired within the last ten (10) years.
**Experience is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for a period of at least three (3) years.

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

Various language requirements
AS-07 - Bilingual Imperative - CBC/CBC
AS-06 - Bilingual Imperative - CBC/CBC
AS-05 - Bilingual Imperative - BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Internal Audit Principal (AS-07)

K1. Knowledge of Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards.
K2. Knowledge of Shared Services Canada (SSC) mandate and priorities.

Audit Team Lead (AS-06) and Senior Auditor (AS-05)

K1. Knowledge of Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards.

COMPETENCIES:

Internal Audit Principal (AS-07)

C1. Communication (written and oral)
C2. Achieving Results
C3. Analytical and Strategic Thinking
C4. Mobilizing People
C5. Project Management

Audit Team Leader (AS-06) / Senior Auditor (AS-05)

C1. Communication (written and oral)
C2. Being action-oriented
C3. Analytical thinking
C4. Teamwork
C5. Project Management

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

ASSET EDUCATION: FOR ALL STREAMS

• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA).
• Recognized internal audit certification such as, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE: FOR ALL STREAMS

• Experience in internal audit professional practices.
• Experience in performing internal audit quality assurance or quality reviews.
• Experience in performing Information Technology (IT) Audits.
• Experience in providing support services to an Audit Committee.
• Experience in liaising with departments, agencies or external organizations.
• Experience in using audit working paper software, such as TeamMate.
• Experience in using data analytics programs, such as ACL and IDEA.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

- In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of one of more of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities and/or women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willing and able to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment 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.