Audit Supervisor

Role Responsibilities

Join Our Team as an Audit Supervisor for Auditing Excellence! 

Are you ready to lead a team of auditors toward achieving unparalleled excellence in assurance and advisory services for governmental operations? Look no further! 

We are seeking a dynamic Supervisor to spearhead independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services for a diverse portfolio of departments. As our supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the government's effectiveness in risk management, control, and governance processes. 

Key Responsibilities include:
1. Lead and oversee audits for departments, ensuring timely completion and adherence to professional standards.
2. Serve as a primary point of contact for department directors on audits, fostering positive relationships and delivering exceptional service.
3. Provide direction and mentorship to audit staff or contractors on assigned projects, facilitating their professional development.
4. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality and impact of our assurance and advisory services.

Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on governmental operations.
- Collaborative work environment focused on professional growth.
- Competitive compensation package and benefits.

If you are ready to take your auditing career to the next level and contribute to the success of governmental operations, apply now to join our team!!

Qualifications

University degree in a related field is required, supplemented by a professional designation and at least three years of extensive audit experience that includes managing staff.

The following are considered assets:
•    Proficiency in application of internal audit standards (assurance and advisory standards).
•    Strong communication and project management skills.
•    Knowledge of public sector operations.

•    The following skills/knowledge are considered desirable:
•    Professional accreditation in internal audit and risk management (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Canadian Risk Management Designation (CRM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)).
•    Expertise in data analytics (interpreting data to find trends and solve problems)
•    Other relevant expertise or designations, such as CISA, with knowledge of COSO, ISO, and COBIT frameworks.
•    Knowledge of process improvement approaches and application to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes.  

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf 

Creative Problem Solving: The candidate must bring their own professional judgment and an ability to think critically when presented with issues.  The position provides recommendations for practical, efficient and effective solutions. 
Develop Self and Others: Demonstrating self-motivation and drive is key to success in this role. The Supervisor is expected to be a strong leader and have an ability to collaborate within a professional setting.
Develop Networks: Develop and maintain a network of internal and external contacts to share insights and information related to best practices. Leveraging these relationships for mutual benefit includes building and maintaining strong relationships to achieve desired outcomes.
Build Collaborative Environments: The role requires an ability to work with individuals with varying degrees of specific program knowledge to ensure that needs are met.
Drive for Results: The Supervisor will seek to manage budgets and timelines and put forth recommendations and present to key stakeholders on the benefits of the recommendations.

Notes

This is a permanent, full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Currently, the Government of Alberta offers a hybrid work schedule that employees can choose to work from home for two set days per week. Employees working from home must be working from an Alberta location. 

This position will be located in the Terrace Building in Edmonton. 

Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary. This competition may be used to fill future roles at the same or lower classifications.

The final candidate for this position will be asked to undergo pre-employment checks.

What we offer:
•    Comprehensive benefits plan: https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits  
•    Pension plan: https://www.pspp.ca
•    Leadership and mentorship programs
•    Professional learning and development
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.