Value for Money Audit Professionals (Senior Auditors and Audit Supervisors)

(Salary commensurate with experience)

The Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (OAGO) is recruiting highly motivated auditing professionals at the Senior Auditor and Supervisor levels interested in growing their career with the Office in making a difference for the benefit of the members of the Legislative Assembly and the people of Ontario. The Office conducts Value-for-Money (VFM) audits of Ontario provincial government ministries, government organizations and the broader public sector including hospitals, long-term care homes, universities, and school boards. The Office reports the results of its work to the Legislative Assembly and the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

· As part of a team of professionals, conduct value-for-money audits, which assess how efficient, effective and economical government programs or entities are, and report findings to Ontario’s Legislative Assembly. This could include audits on a range of topics, such as health, energy, transportation, economic development, infrastructure, social services, education and environment;

· Conduct research, interview ministry/agency staff, experts and stakeholders, review documents, compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative information, and execute other work to gather supporting evidence;

· Employ critical thinking and analytical skills to identify, develop and prioritize significant audit issues; and

· Contribute to and participate in the drafting of value-for-money audit reports.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, and/or the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.
• Minimum of 3 years recent auditing experience.
• Work experience in the public sector would be considered an asset.
• Ability to travel, mainly within Ontario.

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

• Applied experience in audit methodology, program evaluation orprocess improvement..
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research techniques and principles, such as data analysis, sampling techniques, surveys, questionnaires, and interviews.
• Understanding of the Ontario government and legislative processes, including working knowledge of general government legislation, policies and procedures would be considered an asset.

Analytical, Judgement and Problem-solving Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to assess multi-dimensional problems and program/audit/process improvement issues.
• Proven judgment to independently identify audit issues, determine cause, analyze impact and make recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills to co-ordinate work with other team members in order to complete work within an agreed upon time frame.

Communication and Relationship-management Skills:

• Strong oral communication skills to conduct audits and communicate observations and recommendations.
• Strong written communication skills to summarize complex information and issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work co-operatively in a team environment.

Note: Prior to an offer of employment, the top applicant(s) will be required to undergo a screening by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC).

Interested candidates, please submit a covering letter and resume (as one document), by email quoting competition number 2215 to:

Cindy MacDonald

Director, Human Resources and Office Services

Address: 20 Dundas Street West, Suite 1530, Toronto, Ontario

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

The Office of the Auditor General of Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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