Looking for Leadership in Internal Audit!

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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

Only applications submitted via this portal will be accepted. If you encounter any problems or issues when submitting your application with the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) online portal, please contact the Public Service Commission (PSC) through their “Contact us” page (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/contact-us.html). If you need to contact the PSC, please advise us to avoid any unnecessary delays in the application process.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their online application via the screening questions, how they meet the essential and asset education and experience qualifications in the text boxes provided.

Please ensure you provide concrete examples of the activities you have actually performed and how those activities meet the requirements. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Take the time to answer the questions with as much detail and examples as possible. Be specific about projects you’ve worked on, where (occupational title, organization), when (from, to), what your role was, what your tasks were and the actions taken.

Should you only indicate the following in your responses “See my résumé”, “Example can be provided upon request”, “Yes I do”, “I have 5 years of experience in the field”, “I acquired this experience working at XYZ”, “I meet this qualification” or similar statements, your response will not be accepted.

Please note that any information regarding this selection process is to be kept confidential.

Work environment

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is the first point of entry for travelers and goods arriving to Canada. We are, in effect, the face of Canada. The CBSA was established in December 2003. Its creation integrated border functions related to customs, immigration, enforcement, and food, plant, and animal inspection. Today, we are the second-largest law enforcement organization in the country.

While the environment in which we operate continues to evolve, the CBSA's dual mandate remains the same. We support both national security and economic prosperity by preventing the entry of those travelers or goods posing a potential threat to Canada while at the same time facilitating the flow of people and legitimate goods across the borders.

Why work for us? It’s simple:

1. Our mandate is unique;
2. We offer a variety of interesting and challenging opportunities;
3. We take your professional development to heart.

Intent of the process

Committed to people and service excellence, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is looking for talented candidates to fill AS-07 Audit Manger positions. If you are considering a career within the CBSA, we strongly encourage you to apply.

The CBSA's intent is to create a partially assessed pool of candidates who meet the outlined essential qualifications. Candidates may be further evaluated, on qualifications that are deemed necessary for specific job opportunities, whether or not the qualifications have been identified on the statement of merit criteria.

If you qualify in this selection process, you will be placed in a pool of qualified candidates accessible to all hiring managers who have vacancies to fill within the CBSA.

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

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Note: If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. Proof of education and education equivalency (if applicable) must be provided prior to appointment. Education equivalency if required is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain. Please consult the link below for additional information.

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:

• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*.

*For this process, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience is normally acquired with the following:

• Successful completion of two (2) years of secondary school (grade 10 or secondary III), and a combination of four (4) years of work experience and training in the field of auditing.

The training and/or experience must be related to auditing tasks and responsibilities, and relevant to the Audit Manager position being staffed. It can be acquired in the Public Service as well as through other means, e.g. the private sector, volunteer work, self-employment, etc. The acceptability would be determined depending on the duties to be performed.

NOTE: Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:

• Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and

• Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the AS classification.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

1) Significant* and recent** experience in leading, planning, conducting and reporting on multiple, concurrent audit or program evaluation engagements.

2) Significant* and recent** experience in preparing and presenting briefing material and reports for senior management***.

3) Experience in supervising staff.

*Significant is defined as experience acquired over a period of approximately three (3) years of direct responsibility for a wide variety of complex files or projects in the context of audit or program evaluation.

**Recent is defined as experience acquired within the last eight (8) years.

***Senior management is defined as Director General and above or senior executives**** in private or public sector organizations external to the Federal Public Service.

**** Senior executive is defined as a person of authority in an organization who is involved in major policymaking and program implementation.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors Professional Practices Framework.

COMPETENCIES
• Mobilize people
• Uphold integrity and respect
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
• Relationship management
• Promote innovation and guides change
• Project management
• Analytical and strategic thinking

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to effectively communicate in writing.
A2: Ability to effectively communicate orally.
A3: Ability to manage competing priorities and work under tight deadlines.

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

For the assets qualifications, candidates are not required to meet all of the asset criteria. Explain and provide details related to your experience for only those asset experience that apply to you. If you do not have experience for a particular criteria, leave the box blank.

EDUCATION
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Possession of a recognized professional accounting designation such as: (Chartered Accountant (CA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) and/or other Internal Audit designations from a recognized association such as but not limited to the following: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Audit Professional (CGAP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

1) Experience in leading the preparation of risk-based audit plans.

2) Experience in the provision of audit professional practices activities, such as internal audit guidance or quality assurance.

3) Experience in managing external audit liaison activities, including liaising with external review bodies, and preparing official departmental/Agency responses and briefings for senior management*.

4) Experience in the development of audit software strategies, involving data mining or analytics.

*Senior management: Director General and above or senior executives in private or public sector organizations external to the Federal Public Service. Senior executive is defined as a person of authority in an organization who is involved in major policymaking and program implementation.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Conditions of employment

Some positions may require various terms and conditions of employment such as but not limited to:

• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance;
• Willingness and ability to travel;
• Willingness to work overtime and on short notice (evenings and weekends).

Other information

In support of achieving a diversified workforce and to address under-representation of Employment Equity groups, consideration may be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Women, Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability or Visible Minorities.

Placement of CBSA employees affected by Workforce Adjustment.

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.

Due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the majority of employees are currently working remotely until further notice. These circumstances may change eventually depending on the current work realities. The CBSA strives to offer a flexible work environment in accordance with the position’s requirements, and takes all necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of its employees.

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

Top-down selection may be used during the assessment phase which means that only candidates who achieve the pass mark and are among top ranking scores may be given further consideration in this selection process.

Candidates will be required to submit their proof of education documents should they be considered for appointment.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Below is the assessment process flow that summarizes the assessment steps for the selection process, the assessment strategy may be subject to change. Please note that only successful candidates will be invited to participate in the subsequent step in the process. Additional information including dates will be confirmed at a later stage in the process through emails.

Step 1 : Screening of the essential experience and education qualifications
Step 2 : Written Exam on Knowledge of the IIA International Professional Practices Framework- Online Test
Step 3 : Candidate Achievement Record (CAR)
Step 4 : Interview
Step 5 : Assets
Step 6 : Reference Check

Candidates that do not possess valid Second Language Evaluation results, will be invited to complete two Second Language Evaluation Unsupervised Internet Tests:

1. The Unsupervised Test of Written Expression for Level B or C and
2. The Unsupervised Test of Reading Comprehension for Level B or C
The tests allow candidates to be assessed from home, and are available as a temporary
measure in response to the COVID-19 situation. These tests will be administered online concurrently with other assessment stages of the selection process.

LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS
It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Agency’s contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons 5) Participation in a different appointment process or another reason that is considered reasonable by the assessment committee.

All communications regarding this process will be administered via e-mail. It is the candidate's responsibility to provide a valid e-mail address (both professional and personal) and update their personal information when/if it changes. Candidates should include an email address that accepts emails from unknown users (some email systems block these types of emails).

We thank all those who 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.