Senior Auditor/Audit Project Leader

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed. Meeting one or many of the other qualifications may be a deciding factor in appointing a particular candidate amongst the qualified candidates. Please note that one, some or all of the Asset qualifications could be used at any stage of the staffing process.

Work environment

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers 2021, National Capital Region’s Top Employer 2020, and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers 2020. These awards recognize Canadian employers with exceptional human resources programs, forward-thinking workplace policies, and exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.

ISED is located at the CD Howe Building, situated at 235 Queen Street, an office complex in downtown Ottawa, close to Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal and the Rideau Shopping Centre. This location offers close access to restaurants, fitness facilities, walking/running paths and parks. We are conveniently located close to major bus routes so it is easy to commute from all points across the National Capital Region.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff positions within the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

A pool of qualified candidates will be created to staff similar positions within Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada with various tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, specified period, 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)

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

* The term «degree» refers to a baccalaureate or higher level studies.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

For All streams:
- *Significant experience in conducting all phases of internal and/or external audit engagements (i.e. planning, conducting, reporting).
- *Significant experience in preparing and making presentations in an audit context to management (i.e. manager level and above).
- Experience delivering on objectives in a team setting.
- *Significant experience in gathering and analyzing complex information to develop and communicate recommendations.

Stream 1 AS-05:
* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of 2 years.

Stream 2 AS-06:
* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of 3 years.

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

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

Information on language requirements

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
- Achieving Results
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Written Communication

* The expected answers and proficiency level for the above qualifications will be different for a AS-05 and AS-06.

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

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, CGAP, CISA or CPA-CGA).

Asset - Experience:
- Experience in using audit working paper software such as TeamMate.
- Experience in developing or contributing to the development of a Risk-Based Audit Plan.
- Experience performing data analytics and/or continuous auditing including using
ACL or Idea software applications.
- Experience in developing tools, techniques, and processes used to support an internal audit function.

Organizational needs :
At ISED, diversity is our strength. If you are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority, please let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups ensures our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Information on employment equity

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

- Reference checks may be sought.
- An interview may be administered.
- A test may be administered.
- An electronic test by email will be administered. In your application, please include an email address that can be used for the exam should you be screened into the process.
- Only indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment.
- Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.
- Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the candidate’s responsibility 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).
- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
- If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you will be screened out.

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.