Senior IT Audit Specialist

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Do you have a solid background in the field of I&IT auditing and risk management? Do you have effective interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships? Then consider joining the Transportation and Agriculture Audit Service Team. Our I&IT audit professionals work on diverse audit and consulting assignments spanning a broad range of I&IT areas across the Ontario Public Service. Our work is client-focused and directly contributes to improved business outcomes for our clients and the people of Ontario.

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About the job

You will:

• plan, lead, coordinate and conduct complex I&IT audits and consulting assignments
• assess internal controls and processes in the areas of IT governance, systems under development, IT project management, IT operations and information, infrastructure and network security
• provide technical expertise and support on major systems development projects including the development, use and evaluation of risk management and control strategies
• prepare reports and communicate audit findings

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What you bring to the team

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• you have demonstrated experience conducting a broad range of complex I&IT audits and consulting assignments
• you have knowledge of and experience in generally accepted auditing standards, practices, methodologies (including risk management strategies, control strategies, structures and systems)
• you have experience in developing and utilizing innovative I&IT auditing techniques for risk and control assessments
• you have knowledge of and experience in systems development methodologies and practices
• you have an understanding of current and emerging technology and related issues, to utilize knowledge in the areas of systems under development, information security, e-commerce, data warehouses and analytics, telecommunications and networks, computer operations and existing applications

Relationship Management, Consultation and Communication Skills

• you can build and sustain positive relationships with clients and project teams, and can network effectively with management and colleagues
• you have demonstrated consultation skills to provide technical expertise and support major systems development projects
• you have excellent negotiation, mediation and persuasion skills to make recommendations and resolve contentious issues
• you can clearly, concisely and effectively communicate risk and control issues to clients
• you can conduct briefings and make presentations to all levels of management
• you can write and develop audit reports, briefing materials, technical reports and issues analysis correspondence

Project Management Skills

• you have experience leading and conducting assessments of complex business processes and operations
• you have experience in conducting and managing complex I&IT audit projects
• you can adapt to changing priorities and circumstances, handle concurrent projects, meet deadlines and manage projects within budget

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• you have analytical skills and the ability to utilize data extraction software tools to evaluate internal controls, and identify control weaknesses, risks and impacts
• you can apply problem solving skills to develop solutions for clients and identify process improvement opportunities

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Additional information:

Note:

• E-TB-111502/17

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.