ANTICIPATORY: Internal Audit Project Leader

Important messages

Giving you the best chance to succeed!
At Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) we are committed to running inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes.

If you have a limitation that may impact your performance at any steps of the assessment process (such as during a written test or an interview), you may request an accommodation. Assessment accommodations are designed to remove barriers, and to ensure that candidates with limitations can fully demonstrate their abilities. Should you wish to be accommodated, please direct your inquiry to the contact identified at the bottom of this poster. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

For more information on assessment accommodation visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/assessment-accommodation-page.html

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📢 INFORMATION SESSION 📢
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An information session on how to apply for this AS-06 process will be given in English on June 14, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.(EST) and a French session will be presented on June 14, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. (EST).

Important note - Only one (1) English and one (1) French session will be offered. The presentation material will be used exclusively by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to deliver the information session. Please note that the material will not be made available following the meeting.

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Work environment

⭐ We are One PSPC! ⭐
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) helps the Government of Canada serve Canadians. With a strong focus on quality customer service, we provide innovative common services such as real estate and building management, purchasing, banking, pay and pensions, and translation to other government departments, agencies and boards. By providing these centralized services to departments and agencies, we enable them to focus on what they do best: providing their programs and services to Canadians.

At PSPC, we are committed to achieving a competent, representative workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We work hard to create a welcoming, respectful and inclusive workplace through a variety of programs and initiatives. In fact, we have been named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the seventh year in a row and here is a list of some of our diversity and inclusion achievements:
• five diversity networks;
• a Task Force on Anti-racism, Workplace Culture and Equity;
• a national Reconciliation and Indigenous Engagement Unit;
• an Ombudsman for Mental Health (the first such position within the federal public service);
• an Accessibility Office and;
• a Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Centre of Expertise.

While many programs and initiatives have already been implemented in line with our commitments to diversity and inclusion, we aim to get better! That's why we invite you to be part of the change by joining an organization where individual differences are recognized, valued and respected. Be part of the solution!

Intent of the process

Our intent is to staff positions within the National Capital Region. However, various locations may also be considered in anticipation of future needs.

This advertised process is ANTICIPATORY and a pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar or identical positions at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) with various tenures (term or indeterminate), language requirements (English essential, French essential, English or French essential, bilingual imperative: BBB/BBB and CBC/CBC) and/or security clearance requirements (reliability or secret), which may vary according to the position being staffed.

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)

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📖 EDUCATION 📖
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A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution; OR

Hold a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

Degree equivalency

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💼 EXPERIENCE 💼
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EX1. Significant* experience in conducting or reviewing all phases of an internal or an external complex** audit engagement.
EX2. Significant* experience in providing advice and presenting findings on internal or external audit matters to management (Manager level, equivalent or above).
EX3. Significant* experience in reviewing and finalizing written materials, such as plans, reports, or presentations.
EX4. Experience in supervising or leading a team.

* “Significant experience” is defined as the breadth and depth of experience associated with completing the duties of the position for a period of approximately four (4) years.

**“Complex” engagement is defined as an engagement having two (2) of the following characteristics:
o Impacting multiple Offices of Primary Interest (OPIs), auditees or departments/ agencies;
o Potential for a major impact on program or service delivery, including system changes; or
o Potential for broad or intense public scrutiny.

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

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📋 ASSET QUALIFICATIONS📋
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📖 OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION 📖
• Hold a recognized an internal audit certification (Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Accounting Professional (CGAP) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)).
• Hold a recognized professional accounting designation. The recognized professional accounting designations are Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified General Accountant (CGA).

💼 EXPERIENCE 💼
AEX1. Experience in leading an internal or external audit engagement.
AEX2. Experience participating in the management action plan follow-up exercise.
AEX3. Experience liaising with departments, agencies or external organizations, such as the Office of the Comptroller General.
AEX4. Experience in the field of financial management, procurement, real property, information technology, human resources, or some other domain relevant to the position.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

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📎 KNOWLEDGE📎
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• Knowledge of Public Services and Procurement Canada’s mandate and priorities.
• Knowledge of the Treasury Board’s Policy on Internal Audit and Directive on Internal Audit.
• Knowledge of the International Professional Practice Framework of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

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📎 COMPETENCIES📎
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• Demonstrating integrity and respect;
• Thinking things through;
• Working effectively with others;
• Showing initiative and being action-oriented;
• Client service competency (Level 2): Ensure high-quality client service.

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📎 ABILITIES 📎
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• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates, who, at the time of application, self-declare* as belonging to one of the following designated Employment Equity groups: Women, Indigenous (Aboriginal) Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Members of Visible Minorities.

* We therefore encourage you to self-declare during the online application process by selecting the appropriate box under the Employment Equity section.

For further details, please refer to the “Other information” section.

Information on employment equity

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OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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• Willing and able to work overtime on short time notice when required.
• Willing and able to travel when required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

📌 To apply online, you will first need to create an account on the GC Jobs site. Once your account is created, return to the job poster and select the button "Apply Online" above.

📌 Please ensure that you read ALL points listed below, as this section contains important information about the application process. Failure to read these notes and follow these instructions could result in your application missing required information which may result in your application being eliminated from this selection process.
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📋 APPLICATION PROCESS - How to submit – 1st Step 📋
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👉 ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED 👈

🔎 INSTRUCTIONS - When responding to the screening questions, be sure you:

Ⓐ Clearly demonstrate how you meet each criteria (education and experience) by answering the online questions and provide concrete, specific examples of actions that speak directly to the experience sought.

Ⓑ Include when the example took place (month-year to month-year), background of each situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was in the situation, and what was the outcome.

Ⓒ Focus on what you did. When referring to an experience achieved in the context of a team, set your role apart from the role(s) of others.

❗ Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected. Information provided on your described experience should be supported by your resume.

❗ Lack of DETAILS may result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board may have insufficient information to determine whether you meet the qualifications.

❗ Please note that only those applicants who meet the (education and experiences) criteria will be invited to the next stage of evaluation. We thank all applicants for your interest in this selection process.
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📋 ASSESSMENT: Once your application has been retained – 2nd Step 📋
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A variety of assessment tools may be used in the assessment of candidates. All information collected throughout the selection process from the submission of the application until the end of the process could be used to assess the candidates.

Assessments will be conducted remotely.
During the application or assessment process, both cheating and plagiarism are considered forms of misconduct and are not permitted. Any person found cheating, including those who help others to cheat, may be subject to removal from the selection process.
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📌Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. The lack of response to communications may be interpreted as a withdrawal from this process.

📌Depending on the number of applicants, department needs, and human resources plans, volume management strategies may be used for the purpose of managing candidate applications.

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.