Audit Project Lead (AS-06) | 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

When submitting your application, you will also have to answer questions regarding the essential and asset education and experience requirements. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements by answering the online screening questions. It is not sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to only provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. You must clearly explain how you acquired each qualification by giving concrete examples. Information on your described education and experience in the screening questions must be supported by your resume.

Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being eliminated from the process.

Work environment

CHOOSE US
At Infrastructure Canada, we aim to be an employer of choice in the federal government. We work with all orders of government and key partners to invest in modern public infrastructure.
Our investments in areas like public transit, bridges and walking and cycling paths, safe and clean drinking water, and cultural and recreational centres – and our support to address the unique needs of northern and rural Canadians—are helping to build inclusive, connected and resilient communities across Canada.

HELP US
At Infrastructure Canada, we are proud to:
• Provide a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment for all employees;
• Celebrate our diversity and our commitment to values and ethics;
• Encourage our employees to innovate and strive for excellence;
• Commit to continued learning and employees’ career development;
• Embrace new technology that enables a more effective and flexible workplace.

JOIN US
You can contribute your creative ideas while working with a team of professionals who take pride in the work they are doing to improve the lives of Canadians.

We promise that it will be an unforgettable experience!

Intent of the process

 The immediate requirement is to staff one (1) position at the AS-06 (Audit Project Lead) and AS-07 (Audit Principal) levels within the Audit and Evaluation Branch.

 In addition, a pool of qualified candidates will be established to potentially fill similar positions with various: tenure, language requirements, bilingual language profiles and/or security requirements, within all federal organizations listed in Appendices I, IV and V.

 Once Infrastructure Canada has completed its initial appointments, the pool may be shared with other departments.

 Indeterminate employees, in the same group and level or equivalent, may be considered first for deployment.

Note: INFC fosters innovation, continuous learning, and an inclusive environment. We also seek to increase the diversity of perspectives with a keen interest in increasing our regional perspective. We equip employees with flexible work arrangements and the tools needed to succeed. We offer virtual work from home across Canada, or in person (COVID 19 restrictions may apply) in our Ottawa and Montreal office locations.

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
ED1: A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
All streams: AS-06 and AS-07
E1: Recent* and significant** experience in participating in all phases of internal and/or external audits.
E2: Recent* experience in preparing a wide variety of written material for senior management*** such as reports, presentations and/or briefing notes.
E3: Recent* experience in presenting audit findings to senior management*** and/or Audit Committee.

Stream 1: AS-06
E4: Recent* experience in project management.

Stream 2: AS-07
E5: Recent* experience managing**** a team
E6: Recent* and significant** experience in project management

Note:
*Recent experience is defined as experience gained within the last six (6) years for a cumulative period of two (2) years.
**Significant experience is defined as experience with the depth and breadth of relevant experience acquired in a minimum of four (4) years for stream 1 (AS-06) and in a minimum of six (6) years for stream 2 (AS-07).
***Senior management is defined as director level and above.
**** Managing is defined, but not limited, to setting clear expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC
Bilingual Non-Imperative CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

ABILITY
A1: Ability to apply auditing standards for audits.
A2: Ability to analyze, synthesize information and formulate audit recommendations.
A3: Ability to manage competing demands and deadlines.

COMPETENCIES
C1: Demonstrating integrity and respect.
C2: Thinking things through.
C3: Working effectively with others.
C4: Showing initiative and being action-oriented.
C5: Oral Communication.
C6: Written Communication.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
AED1: A recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified General Accountant (CGA).
AED2: Possession of a professional certification from a recognized international internal auditing association (e.g. CIA, CGAP or CISA);

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
AE1: Experience in leading or conducting internal audits within or for the federal government of Canada;
AE2: Experience in leading or conducting audits of federal grants and contributions (Transfer Payments);
AE3: Experience in developing multi-year Risk-Based internal Audit Plans (RBAP);
AE4: At least one-year experience as a practitioner in any 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;
AE5: Experience in performing advisory engagements for senior management (e.g. reviews, studies, maturity assessments, etc.);
AE6: Experience working in a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program within an internal audit function.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE:
AK1: Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors – International Professional Practices Framework and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit.
AK2: Knowledge of the Treasury Board Policy on Internal Audit for the Government of Canada.
AK3: Knowledge of Infrastructure Canada’s mandate and programming.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
The willingness and ability to work overtime, often on short notice.
The willingness and ability to travel, as required.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
 The Department of INFC is 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 Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and/or women may be selected for appointment first to fulfill organizational needs. This organizational need may be invoked at any stage of the selection process.

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

1. Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Candidates who apply on this selection process must include a valid e-mail address in their application and must ensure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails). It is the candidate’s responsibility to notify the contact person indicated on this job advertisement of any changes to their personal information.

2. Only applications submitted online via the jobs.gc.ca site will be accepted. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

3. Please clearly identify your Personal Record Identifier (PRI), your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or your application.

4. Candidates are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Candidates are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

5. Candidates’ qualifications may be assessed via a variety of evaluation tools and methods including, but not limited to, standardized tests, self-assessments, simulations, interviews, reference checks, written exams and past performance agreements.

6. Asset qualifications and/or organizational needs may be invoked for selection purposes.

7. Foreign educational credentials must be assessed by a recognized credential assessment service. If you have been educated outside of Canada, it is your responsibility to have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian educational standards. Candidates must be prepared to submit electronic proof of a Canadian equivalent education at the time of application.

For more information, please see the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC) at http://www.cicic.ca/415/credentialassessment-services.canada.

8. Please note that any and all communication relating to this process, including screening question answers, your resume, and/or any other written correspondence, may be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing (if applicable) and your proficiency in your first official language.

Your first official language is the official language (English or French) with which you have a primary personal identification (that is, the official language in which a person is generally more proficient).

Please ensure that the first official language indicated on your application is accurate.

9. Throughout the selection process, it is your responsibility to make yourself available for all testing and interview dates for which you are invited. If you fail to attend any of the scheduled testing or interview sessions without a justifiable reason, we will not be able to assess your qualifications which may result in your elimination from this process. This also applies to responding to invitations within the allotted timeframe.

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 targeted groups when you apply.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.