Compliance Auditor (Anticipatory) - (Extended closing date)

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Duties

• Planning, execution and completion of field and/or desk audits of licensed grain companies.
• Prepares Audit Results Letters for licensees, which include findings and recommendations.
• Provide support and supervision to the Junior Auditor or new audit staff members in the execution of audit procedures and financial reviews where required.
• Prepares claim files in the event of licensee failure to meet obligations to producers.
• Participates in risk based projects relating to process improvements in response to industry change.

Work environment

Are you looking for a work environment where your knowledge, ideas, and professional opinions are valued? Do you want to be part of a collaborative, supportive team? Apply!

Come work in an organization that is passionate about helping the Canadian grain sector produce the best grain in the world. We are one of the few Government of Canada departments headquartered outside of Ottawa. This is a unique opportunity to provide both Corporate and Operational services.

The CGC is a significant part of Canada’s dynamic and diverse agricultural sector. We regulate grain handling in Canada, set grain standards and conduct research on grain. At the CGC, we strive to live our values of excellence, integrity, respect and accountability. We promote work-life balance. We have an Employee and Family Assistance program to support you and your family.

Intent of the process

This process will be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future appointments.This pool could be used to fill similar positions with various tenures (casual, acting, assignment, secondment, term, indeterminate, deployment).

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 acceptable specialization in accounting and auditing, business administration, commerce, finance or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Completion of a recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA).

EXPERIENCE:
• Recent* and significant** experience in the planning, execution and reporting of audits.
• Experience in performing financial reviews.

* Recent is defined as within the last 5 years.
** Significant is defined as 2 or more years in duration.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the Canada Grain Act and Regulations and Orders.
• Knowledge of the theory and application of audit techniques, including the analysis and evaluation of internal controls.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Grain Commission and its services.

For additional information regarding the Canadian Grain Commission please visit the following website: https://www.grainscanada.gc.ca/en/

COMPETENCIES:
• Effective interactive communication
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Thinking things through
• Working effectively with others
• Showing initiative and being action oriented

ABILITIES:
• Ability to plan, execute and report on audits and/or other similar projects.
• Ability to review and analyze financial information.
• Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

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

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in performing financial reviews and audits of grain company operations.

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of the Canadian grain industry.

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following employment equity groups: aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, visible minorities and women.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
• Adherence to CGC safety standards and procedures.

Note: Candidates may be required to meet one or more of the criteria under Other Qualifications, Operational Requirements and/or Organizational Needs, depending upon the specific requirements of the position(s) being staffed.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• Accounting designation must be maintained up-to-date and in good standing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or personal mobility in the time and manner normally associated with possession and use of a driver’s license.
• Must have a valid passport.
• Availability and willingness to undergo job-related training.
• Availability and willingness to travel within North America.
• All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Note: Candidates must meet all of the Conditions of Employment at the time of appointment and must continue to meet these during the period of appointment.

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Candidates will be asked, as per the application process, to answer screening questions for each essential and other criteria (education and experience). Candidates will have to provide specific examples, for each screening question demonstrating how they have acquired the education and experience criteria.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

In order to manage the number of applications in the selection process, management may use top down consideration of scores at various steps in the process, to determine the number of candidates who will be further considered in the process.

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.