Internal 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

At Employment and Social Development Canada, we encourage and value the inclusion of all people including members of the LGBTQ2+ community. We therefore encourage you to apply for this opportunity should you believe you are qualified.

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ON-LINE APPLICATIONS
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We strongly encourage applicants to submit their applications on-line. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:
• Applicants can create and manage their accounts and apply to job opportunities as long as an internet connection is available.
• Applicants can create a profile and retrieve stored application(s) (personal information, covering letter and résumé) previously submitted and modify them, if necessary, before submitting the application.
• Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Should you be unable to apply on-line on jobs.gc.ca, please submit your application, quoting the Selection Process Number, to the application contact listed on the poster on or before the closing.

PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS: The pre-screening questions MUST be completed when applying for this selection process. It is your responsibility as a candidate to answer these questions in detail explaining and substantiating, using the STAR principles (Specific situation (S), Task (T), Actions taken (A) and Results (R)), how you meet each of the essential experience qualifications associated with the position you are applying for. You must clearly indicate in writing the dates, duration and breadth of the experience and indicate when and where you obtained the experience. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failure to provide this information in the requested format may result in your application being rejected. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the education and the experiences described in candidates’ answers to the pre-screening questions.

Work environment

We offer a team-oriented and caring work environment that includes work life balance. Our team is composed of a group of professional auditors and support teams, headed by the Chief Audit Executive, who reports directly to the Deputy Minister. We provide an independent and objective assurance and advisory service to departmental senior management and report on the adequacy of internal controls, governance and risk management.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates will be established and could be used to staff identical or similar positions with various tenures and/or security requirements within the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada and various Federal Government Departments across Canada.

Presently, the official location (designated workplace*) of the positons to be staffed is Place du Portage – Phase IV in the National Capital Region (NCR). However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management employees are required to work from home. When an eventual return to the workplace will be possible, there may be, at the manager’s discretion or based on operational requirements, a continued option or requirement to work from a different ESDC/Service Canada Office location or from an employee’s residence located in Canada. Therefore, individuals who believe they meet the listed essential qualifications of the position, regardless of where they live or work, are encouraged to apply.

* Designated workplace: location of work or business address where the employee would work if a telework, hoteling or remote working arrangement was not in place.

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
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a discipline relevant to the position (such as but not limited to business administration, economics, finance, commerce, or accounting).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
- Significant experience* in the planning, conducting and/or reporting on financial audits, internal or external audits.
- Significant experience* in writing audit reports, developing audit recommendations and presenting audit findings and conclusions to senior management (Director or equivalent level and above).

*Significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities that were the candidate’s primary work responsibilities for a period of minimum two years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

COMPETENCIES
- Mobilize people
- Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
- Uphold integrity and respect
- Achieve results
- Ability to analyze evidence in order to provide advice and recommendations on audit matters
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION
CERTIFICATION
A recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA or CGA) or a professional audit certification from a recognized organization (CIA, CGAP or CISA).

Degree equivalency

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE
- Experience in supervising staff.
- Experience in participating in the development of a Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan.
- Experience in leading internal audit teams

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS
At Employment and Social Development Canada, diversity is our strength. If you’re a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a visible minority and are interested in bringing in different perspectives and insights, let us know by completing the Employment Equity (EE) section in your application. Appointments of members of these EE groups could be made to ensure our workforce is inclusive and representative of the Canadian public we serve.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - Some positions may require Reliability Status

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must be willing and able to work remotely or travel when required.
Must be willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

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

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ASSESSMENT
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Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

The Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications may be assessed using various methods of evaluation including, but not limited to, interviews, written exams, standardized tests, reference checking, simulation exercises, and performance management agreement verification.

Please note that asset qualifications, top-down and/or random selection may be used to identify which applications will be given further consideration.

The essential qualifications that are listed in the statement of merit criteria are mandatory. Pass marks will be established for each qualification. However, achieving the pass mark is not a guarantee of an appointment or that candidates will be put through the next stages of the assessment process. A cut-off score or a top-down approach may be used at any step if there is a sufficient number of candidates to meet immediate and anticipated staffing needs.

An applicant may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. In the event that there are as many applicants who meet the essential qualifications as there are vacancies, the manager may decide not to assess some or all of the asset qualifications.

All information obtained through the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, could be used to evaluate the candidates.

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PROOF OF EDUCATION
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You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign education credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Any applicable fees are the responsibility of the candidate.

Foreign certificates and/or diplomas must be assessed against Canadian education standards. The federal public service will accept any Foreign Educational Credentials as long as they are deemed comparable to Canadian standards, determined by a recognized credential assessment service.

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.

You can access the CICIC website at https://www.cicic.ca/. This website provides links to a number of Canadian organizations that provide equivalency assessments.

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TRAVEL STATUS - TRAVEL COSTS
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Please note you will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that, travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, you will be responsible for travel costs.

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COMMUNICATION
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All communication regarding this process will be administered via e-mail and it is imperative that you provide a current email address that accepts e-mail from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is the candidate's responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address and update their personal information when it changes. If special circumstances prevent you from having access to your email, please contact the person noted below.

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BILINGUAL IMPERATIVE POSITIONS
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To be considered for a Bilingual Imperative position, you must be willing to undergo Second Language Evaluation testing OR you must already have Second Language Evaluation (SLE) results (proof will be required).

If you have undertaken a SLE by the Public Service Commission (PSC), you can obtain a copy of the SLE results, by requesting it at the following website:
http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/ppc-cpp/test- examenresult/result-eng.htm.

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment: In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.
https://www.canada.ca/en/publicservicecommission/services/second-languagetesting-public- service/self-assessmenttests.html.

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OTHER INFORMATION
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You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment.

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.