Internal Audit Principal *AMENDMENT* Closing date

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Only applications received directly via the System (https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1710?toggleLanguage=en) will be accepted.

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.

Duties

If you want to make a difference, expand your opportunities, and take your internal audit career to another level, we have the right job for you!
The Audit Operations team at the Office of the Comptroller General (OCG) has fully embraced a renewed vision for internal audit, with an emphasis on agility and innovation.
At the OCG, we’re responsible for covering systemic risks across government, which means the Government of Canada as a whole is our universe.
By joining our team, you would:
- benefit from the unique experience of leading, or participating in, a suite of engagements across large and small departments that effect real change government-wide.
- showcase your ability to innovate and help us in our ongoing efforts to re-invent how we deliver our services.
- expand your network of colleagues across government.
- gain valuable central agency experience that will position you well for your career in the Public Service.
In addition, you would be part of a dynamic, high calibre team that generously supports continuous training/education and fully embraces wellness, diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility!

Intent of the process

The initial intent of this process is to offer one indeterminate position.

A pool of qualified persons resulting from this process MAY be created and MAY be used to fill similar positions with linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative CBC/CBC, bilingual non imperative CBC/CBC) as well as tenures (indeterminate, deployment, acting, assignment, secondment, specified period) which may vary according to the position being staffed.

This pool may be used to staff similar positions in other organizations within the core public administration (http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/plcy-pltq/rfli-lirf/index-eng.htm).

By applying to this process, you consent to your personal application-related information being shared with other government departments interested in staffing similar positions.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

- Graduation with a degree from a recognized university.

Degree equivalency

- Recent* and significant** experience leading teams through all parts, including planning, conduct and reporting, of multiple internal audit engagements, in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditor’s International Professional Practices Framework.
- Recent* and significant** experience leading interviews and debriefings with representatives of client organizations.
- Recent* and significant** experience preparing briefing material and providing strategic advice to senior management***
- At least seven (7) years of internal and/or external auditing experience.

*Recent is defined as experience acquired within the five (5) years preceding the closing date of this process.
**Significant is defined as the breadth and depth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of specific and related work over a period of at least two (2) years.
***Senior management is defined as the executive level.

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual imperative CBC/CBC and bilingual non-imperative CBC/CBC.

Information on language requirements

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

- Demonstrating integrity and respect;
- Working effectively with others;
- Judgement;
- Thoroughness;
- Showing initiative and being action oriented.

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
- Ability to communicate effectively orally;
- Ability to manage projects and achieve results;
- Ability to analyze complex information, identify key issues and formulate advice and recommendations;
- Ability to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems/issues

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

- Possession of a professional certification from a recognized international internal auditing association (e.g. CIA, CGAP or CISA);
- Possession of a recognized Canadian professional accounting certification (CPA, CA, CGA or CMA).

Degree equivalency

- Experience in leading internal audits within or for the federal government of Canada;
- Experience in leading or conducting audits of federal grants and contributions (Transfer Payments);
- Experience in developing multi-year Risk-Based internal Audit Plans (RBAP);
- At least one (1) experience as a practitioner in either one of the following fields: Communications, Information Technology (IT) / Digital, Statistics, Data analytics, Fraud, Accounting/Finance, Grants and Contributions (Transfer Payments), Procurement, and/or Project Management;
- Experience in performing advisory engagements for senior management (director or above) (e.g. reviews, studies, maturity assessments, etc.);
- Experience working in a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program within an internal audit function.

-Treasury Board Secretariat employees affected by workforce adjustment may be appointed before persons employed by other government organizations;
-In support of achieving a diverse workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and women.

- Willingness to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - A valid secret security clearance is a condition of employment required for an appointment at the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS). Failure to obtain this security clearance means either the candidate will not receive a job offer or the conditional offer will be rendered null and void. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

• criminal record checks
• length of time living in Canada
• reference checks
• previous employment
• open source checks
• credit/financial status

Individuals must have lived in Canada for a sufficient period of time to enable appropriate inquiries, verifications and assessments to be conducted. For a secret security clearance, the verification of background information over a period of 10 years is typically required. Many of the verifications require support from third parties whose timelines are outside of TBS’s control. Overall, the process may take several weeks or months to complete. For further information, you may wish to review the TB Standard on Security Screening and the Policy on Government Security.

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

We will communicate with you about this process by email. As a result, you must update your Public Service Resourcing System profile if it changes. Applicants should use an email address that accepts messages from unknown senders (some email systems block such messages).
If you do not respond to our communications, we will interpret this as your withdrawal from the process.

Reference checks will be sought.

An interview will be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

All of the information collected during the selection process, including behaviour and communication, from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

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.