Senior IT Audit Specialist

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 Enterprise Wide I&IT 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.

What can I expect to do in this role?

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

How do I qualify?

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, 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

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, June 11, 2018 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

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