Director, Information Technology (IT) Audit

Duties
As a director, you will report to a principal and contribute to the implementation of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s (OAG) strategic and operational priorities, aligning with the organisational vision and values. You will lead audit operation teams responsible for the core mandate of legislative auditing. This role includes supervising and managing the performance of team members, ensuring audit quality and compliance with audit standards and OAG policies, and interacting with key internal and external interested parties. You will contribute to transformation initiatives supporting our core business to deliver relevant, timely and high-quality audits (performance, financial or special examinations) or audit services. You will play an important role in identifying and implementing continuous improvement measures, working with colleagues across the office.As a Director in IT Audit, you will lead a team of IT auditors primarily supporting financial audits in conducting IT general control audits. You will also provide support for special examinations of Crown corporations and performance audits.

Work environment
We employ over 750 talented and dedicated employees working across Canada, including our primary Ottawa Office. We serve Canadians with the goal of strengthening their trust in public institutions and promoting continued excellence in our public service, one audit at a time.
We are legislative auditors. This means that we are independent of government and work on behalf of Canada’s Parliament, the territorial legislative assemblies, and the boards of Crown corporations that we have a mandate to audit. Through our audits, we provide objective, fact-based information and expert advice on government programs, spending, and operations. Parliamentarians and legislators use our findings to oversee government activities and hold public institutions accountable for their use of public funds.The OAG is a separate employer of the federal public service in accordance with Schedule V of the Financial Administration Act.The executive group at the OAG is not entitled to performance pay in addition to their rates of pay.
The incumbent will work on-site at 240 Sparks Street in Ottawa up to 5 days per week.
To learn more about the perks of working at the OAG, visit our website: https://www.canada.ca/en/auditor-general/careers.html

Intent of the process
This process is to staff a position of IT Audit Director within Audit Operations at the OAG on an indeterminate basis.A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff in similar positions at the OAG in the future.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
We’re 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 contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.Learn more about assessment accommodation.Assessment ProcessVarious assessment tools may be used in this selection process, such as, interviews, a situational exercise, a self-assessment, references, etc. Other sources of information (such as performance assessments, talent management placements, work samples, board member knowledge etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.
All the information collected during the selection process, (including behavior and communication), from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to assess the candidates.To manage the volume of applications, we may first consider candidates who demonstrate one or more of the asset qualifications. As a result, not all candidates who meet the essential qualifications may be invited to an interview or further assessment. Applications may be retained and considered for future similar opportunities at the OAG.Top-Down ApproachDepending on the number of applicants, volume management strategies such as top-down approach and/or establishing cutoff scores may be used to determine who will continue in the staffing process.
Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria will be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Please note that although you may attain the established pass mark on any of the assessments used in this staffing process, management may decide to use a higher cut off score.

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Secret security clearance - Secret Clearance

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Willingness and ability to travel for work
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.

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Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in information technology, accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or economics

Occupational Certification
Knowledge
Aptitudes
Abilities and Skills
Personal Suitability

• EX1:Seven (7) to ten (10) cumulative years of information technology and systems audit experience [DF2.1]that includes experience contributing to the planning, conducting and reporting of financial audits performed in accordance with International Standards on Auditing or Canadian Auditing Standards. • EX2:A minimum of three (3) consecutive years of experience in a management role, managing human and financial resources at a director or equivalent management level.• EX3: Significant experience in managing teams that are testing and/or relying on controls in different IT environments, such as, but not limited to SAP, Oracle, Windows, Linux, Mainframe, AWS, Azure etc. • EX4:Significant experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external interested parties

OAG COMPETENCY MODEL
1. Technical subject matter expertise
2. Strategic thinking, rigorous analysis, and sound judgment
3. Productive and collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders
4. Integrity and respect
5. Innovation and ability to guide change
6. Clear and influential communication
7. Personal effectiveness and project management skills
8. Personal and people development skills

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Applied / assessed at a later date

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC) - Bilingual – Imperative (CBC/CBC)

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EDA1: A recognized Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation from Canada
EDA2: A Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) professional designation
EDA3: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification

EXA1: Experience in applying data analytics in audits, automated audit workflows, and advanced technology in conducting financial audits and/or IT audits.

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