Internal Audit Principal (Professional Practices)

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

Please note, on September 28, 2023, internal audit positions currently labeled as “AS” will be relabeled as “CT-IAU” (this is part of a classification renewal initiative referred to as 'conversion'). Upon conversion, education requirements will change (see Education criteria below), and changes to pay rates will apply.


Shared Services Canada (SSC) is committed to creating a workplace that is respectful of Canada’s two official languages. The staffing of bilingual positions, with respect to supervision and the provision of common and central services, is the norm in regions designated bilingual for language-of-work purposes. SSC must ensure that it has adequate bilingual capacity to implement its mandate, while respecting the language rights of its employees and those of client departments across the country. Language training is offered to SSC employees who would like to acquire or improve skills in the other official language for developmental or career advancement purposes.

Give yourself the best chance to succeed! As the objective of this process is to assess qualifications needed for the position(s) to be staffed, let us know if you have a functional limitation/ disability, which may affect your performance. For example, contact us if you need assistance in completing and submitting your application. Should you then proceed to the next assessment stage, such as an exam or interview, we will send you an e-mail with additional information on the assessment format so that you can determine if you may require an accommodation (such as a different test format, an adaptive technology, or additional time). Assessment accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the criteria being assessed to allow candidates with functional limitations to fully demonstrate their abilities.

You may also review jobs open to the public through INFOTEL at 1-800-645-5605. The INFOTEL number for persons using a TTY/TDD is 1-800-532-9397.

Are you a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) civilian member currently assigned to SSC? If so, we encourage you to apply! As per the memorandum of understanding with the RCMP, please note that members assigned to SSC since December 1 2018 who accept an appointment from this process will not be required to convert to public servant status. All other members who apply, including those working with SSC through an Interchange Canada agreement, will need to convert to public servant status upon appointment. If you have questions, please send an email message to the address indicated in the Contact information section below for more information.

SSC welcomes applications from eligible Veterans and Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members. We recognize your contribution to Canada and would like to offer you the opportunity to continue your career in an environment where multi-talented employees with diverse skills are appreciated and supported.

Work environment

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is modernizing how the Government of Canada manages its information technology (IT) infrastructure. The Department is mandated to deliver email, data centre and telecommunication services, including videoconferencing and Wi-Fi, to partner organizations.

At SSC, we are building an environment that doesn't just have jobs, but valuable long-term careers. We provide a supportive and collaborative workplace with flexible work arrangements. We promote a positive work-life balance with a commitment to workplace wellness.

SSC is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of Canadian society. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

SSC has several networks within its Diversity community that promote equality in the workplace and help build a culture of mutual respect. The Diversity community explores ways to increase employee engagement on issues that affect the equity seeking groups. The following networks provide members with a safe place to connect, discuss common issues, exchange information and voice concerns:
- Indigenous Circle
- Black Employees Network
- Persons with Disabilities Network
- Pride Network
- Visible Minorities Network
- Women’s Network

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified or partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff positions with similar qualifications, various conditions of employment or various tenures within Shared Services Canada (SSC). In the interest of the greater public service, pools created at SSC may be shared with other government departments.

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:
ED1: A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Notes:
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.

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.

The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.

Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the AS classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.

Please note as of September 28, 2023 internal audit positions currently labeled as “AS” will be relabeled as “CT-IAU” and the education requirement will change.

Candidates hired from this process before September 28, 2023 may be found qualified based on AS
qualification standards; those appointed on September 28, 2023 or later must meet the CT-IAU
qualification standard as follows:
CT-IAU qualification standard
• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field
relevant to the duties of the position.

On September 28, 2023, indeterminate Administrative Services (AS) employees in internal audit positions will be deemed to meet the new CT-IAU qualification standard for future appointments in this category, based on their education, training and/or experience. This is often referred to as "acquired rights."

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1: Significant* experience providing advice and recommendations to senior management**.
EX2: Significant* experience writing and presenting briefing material to senior management**.
EX3: Significant* experience establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships, negotiating and consulting with various internal and external partners and stakeholders.
EX4: Significant* experience in coordinating the Audit’s Practice Management activities including managing the quality assurance and improvement program and reporting of results (internal and external quality assessments of audit engagements, post audit/evaluation surveys).
EX5: Experience assessing risk in organizations (e.g. risk based audit plan development, corporate risk assessments, risk assessments for audit engagement).

Definitions:
*Significant refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which are primarily the candidate’s responsibility. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities. This level of experience is normally achieved through the performance of relevant duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.
**Senior management is defined as Director General Level and above.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1: Knowledge of the principles and theories of internal audit.
K2: Knowledge of risk management processes, tools and techniques.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
KLC1: Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
KLC2: Promote Innovation and Guide Change
KLC3: Judgement

ABILITIES:
AB1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB3: Ability to manage multiple activities and requests, at times concurrent, in a timely manner.

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

ASSET EDUCATION:
EDA1: A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in accounting, business administration, commerce, finance or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE:
EXA1: Significant* experience in leading audit engagements.
EXA2: Significant* experience in leading teams.

Definition:
*Significant refers to the depth and breadth of experience associated with the performance of a broad range of related activities which are primarily the candidate’s responsibility. It will be assessed on the basis of the scope, complexity and the diversity of the work performed as well as the autonomy required of the candidate to perform the activities. This level of experience is normally achieved through the performance of relevant duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
- In support of achieving a diverse and representative workforce, selection may be limited to candidates who self-declare as a member of one or more of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities including the Black community, persons with disabilities and/or women. To self-declare, please complete the EE section in your application.
- SSC is committed to providing opportunities across Canada where feasible, and to increasing its regional presence.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Ability and willingness to occasionally work overtime.

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

Interested persons must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position.

A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews).

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Shared Services Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.