Senior Internal Auditor

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their online application how they meet the essential criteria (Education and Experience) and asset criteria (Education and Experience).

Applicants will be screened solely on the basis of the information provided in the answers to the screening questions. All examples must clearly illustrate WHEN, WHERE and HOW they meet each experience criteria. It is insufficient to simply indicate they have the required qualifications, or to list their current or past duties, or to refer to one’s resume.

Clear and concrete examples are defined as illustrations in which they fully explain the actions, considerations and steps completed to gain the experience they are describing. This detailed contextual information will be used to assess whether they have sufficient experience, in a relevant field to complete the tasks which will be assigned should they be considered for this position. This is similar to what would be expected of them when asked to provide a concrete example of a particular situation in the context of an interview.

The application may be used to assess written communication skills. Applicants must use complete sentences and ensure appropriate vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, usage and structure are used.

CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION.

Work environment

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) provides you with the tools you need to develop valuable skills that will promote your future success, with opportunities to achieve organizational, professional and personal goals in a respectful and inclusive workplace, mobilized and supported by leadership at all levels.

The Federal Public Service offers competitive rates of pay, benefits, pension packages and flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance. For more information on pensions and insurance benefit visit:
https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/pension-plan/prospective-members.html
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For more information on what the Government of Canada has to offer as an employer, read the Top 10 Reasons to Join Canada’s Public Service!
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Intent of the process

The intent is to staff two (2) positions on an indeterminate basis at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC). A pool of partially or fully qualified candidates may also be established to staff similar or identical positions at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) with various linguistic profiles as well as tenures (term or indeterminate), location across Canada and/or security clearance, 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)

EDUCATION:

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field (such as but not limited to business administration, public administration, accounting, economics or in any field related to the duties of the position) or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Significant* and recent** experience in contributing to the planning and conduct of audit engagements. Internal audit engagements must meet the definition used by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Experience in preparing reports, briefings and presentations

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties for a period of approximately two (2) years.
**Recent is defined as within the last five (5) years.

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of internal audit principles, practices, methodologies, procedures and how they are applied.

ABILITIES

Ability to compile information from multiple sources and make linkages.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to work in a team.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

Values and Ethics
Effective interpersonal skills
Adaptability
Analytical thinking

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

EDUCATION:

Holds or is registered to complete a certification or designation from a recognized professional auditing or accounting organization such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in providing guidance to junior staff and /or consultants.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally within Canada.

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

Various language requirements
The positions to staff are Bilingual BBB/BBB. However, the pool could be used to staff positions with various language requirements*: English or French essential, Bilingual CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC.

*In exceptional circumstances, Bilingual non-imperative appointments (with various levels) may be approved.

Information on language requirements

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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

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). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). We will mostly communicate by email, so be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date. It's your responsibility.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

We thank all those who apply.

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.