Internal Audit Project Leader

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Assessment accommodation

Duties

If you want to make a difference, expand your horizons, and advance your career, we've got the job for you!

The Public Service Commission of Canada is responsible for promoting and safeguarding, in collaboration with its partners, a non-partisan, merit-based and representative public service that serves all Canadians. We also manage the public service recruitment tools as to offer applicants and managers a single portal with access to all employment opportunities in the public service.

By joining our team, you could:
• Benefit from the experience of participating in a series of engagements that generate real change.
• Showcase your ability to innovate and help us in our ongoing efforts to reinvent the way we deliver our services.
• Gain valuable experience in a central agency that will put you in a good position to advance your career in the public service.

In addition, you would be part of a dynamic and high calibre team that strongly encourages training/continuous learning and fully supports well-being, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility!

More specifically, the internal audit project lead is responsible for carrying out audit engagements using the resources allocated to them. They manage the implementation of the audit program, update all working documents, and writes reports. They also perform special examinations as required.

Work environment

At the Public Service Commission of Canada, we foster a healthy, modern, diverse and inclusive workplace. Our efforts to create and maintain an outstanding workplace have been recognized. According to Forbes magazine, we are one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2021. Apply for a job today to join a great team.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a small organization with a large mandate: safeguarding a merit-based, non-partisan public service that serves all Canadians.

We are committed to the well-being of our employees and value diversity and the use of both official languages. You will enjoy a healthy work-life balance, with the availability of flexible work arrangements.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one indeterminate position in one of our PSC offices (Gatineau, Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver). A full-time telework arrangement could be considered from anywhere in Canada however you might be required to report back to one of the PSC offices on an ad hoc basis. Should the telework agreement come to an end, you will be required to report to and work onsite from one of the PSC Offices.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate or term basis with various linguistic requirements/profiles and/or security requirements within the public service.

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.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution.

*Unless it is otherwise specified (e.g., Master’s degree), the term “degree” refers to a baccalaureate as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EX1. Significant experience* in synthesizing information from multiple sources to provide ideas, advice or recommendations.

EX2. Significant experience* in presenting and communicating results to management.

EX3. Significant experience* in preparing written materials that include advice and recommendations such as but not limited to briefing notes, presentations and reports.

EX4. Significant experience* in the use of information collection methods.

*Significant experience is defined by the breadth and depth of experience generally acquired over a period of four (4) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

Competencies:

C1. Communication (written and oral)
C2. Being action-oriented
C3. Analytical thinking
C4. Teamwork
C5. Project Management
C6. Demonstrate Integrity and Respect

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

Professional designation:

• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA).
• Recognized internal audit certification such as, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Asset Education:

Graduation with a Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Asset Experience:

AE1. Experience in internal audit professional practices.

AE2. Experience in supervising or coaching employees

AE3. Experience in performing internal audit quality assurance or quality reviews.

AE4. Experience in leading all phases (planning, execution and reporting) of audit or evaluation engagements.

AE5. Experience in preparing written materials for management (Director or equivalent level and above) that include advice and recommendations such as but not limited to briefing notes, presentations and reports.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

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.

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.

*Details on Vaccination Requirements : https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/news/2021/10/backgrounder-covid-19-vaccine-requirement-for-the-federal-workforce.html

**Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination : https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32694.

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.