Internal Audit Project Leader

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Work environment

The Privy Council Office (PCO) is the hub of non-partisan, public service support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet and its decision-making structures.

Led by the Clerk of the Privy Council, PCO helps the Government implement its vision and respond effectively and quickly to issues facing the government and the country.

Because it is a small department, you have the chance to work with all sub-delegated managers (including Deputy Ministers) and the opportunity to develop in-depth organizational awareness.

The PCO has begun implementing its plan for transition to a hybrid workplace. The employees must report to a PCO office in the National Capital Region (NCR) two to three times per week and the hybrid model of PCO will evolve so that there is presence on the premises for the equivalent of three days a week by March 31, 2023, with the possibility of teleworking the rest of the week, subject to operational requirements. This model offers interesting possibilities for combine the best of our traditions with new methods to foster a public service diverse and healthy.

Intent of the process

We are looking to staff one position within our Audit and Verification team. The position is located in downtown Ottawa.

If you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position and are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to receiving your application!

Positions to be filled: 1

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 university with specialization in business, public administration, finance, commerce, accounting, economics or another discipline relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Significant* and recent** experience in planning, conducting and reporting on internal audits.

• Recent** experience in preparing and presenting briefing materials on audit findings, conclusions and recommendations to senior management***

• Significant* and recent** experience in project management.

• Recent** experience in supervising the work of audit staff.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the full-time performance of these duties for a period of three (3) years, two (2) of which must have been consecutive.

**Recent experience is defined as within the last five (5) years.

***Senior management – in this situation, this refers to Director-General level or above in the Federal Government of Canada.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION
• Possession of one of the following professional accounting designations - Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

• Certification in one of the following professional internal auditing designations - Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Public Administration (MPA) or Master’s degree in any other field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
• Experience in risk-based audit planning.

• Experience in data analytics/ approaches (e.g., analyzing sets of data using software such as Audit Command Language (ACL) or Caseware IDEA or process efficiencies (e.g. Lean or Six Sigma).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge of internal audit standards (Institute of Internal Auditors - IIA), principles, methodologies and procedures.

ABILITIES
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to analyze, evaluate complex information and to summarize large volumes of information in order to draw conclusions and propose recommendations.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationship with stakeholders (clients, external audit providers, etc.).

• Ability to manage and deliver concurrent activities that may have changing and/or conflicting deadlines.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
• Working effectively with others
• Judgment
• Dependability
• Integrity
• Respect
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written test may be administered.

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.