AMENDMENT: Closing date extended due to OPS Careers system outage.
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 Ontario Internal Audit Division of the Treasury Board Secretariat. 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.
Note: There are two (2) permanent positions being filled:
- One permanent position located at 315 Front Street West, Toronto
- One permanent position which can be located at 777 Bay Street, Toronto or 33 King Street West, Oshawa
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
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 service management, IT infrastructure and networking, information security and privacy
• provide technical expertise and advice on risk management and controls to support I&IT projects and initiatives
• document the assessment performed, results, observations and findings, and prepare working papers
• prepare audit reports and communicate audit findings and recommendations
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, and 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 areas such as systems under development, information security, data warehouses and analytics, telecommunications and networks, computer operations and online services.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in developing, audit reports and briefing material to effectively communicate results of audits to Management and Audit Committees.
Relationship Management, Consultation and Communication Skills:
• You can build and sustain positive relationships with clients and project teams, and network effectively with management and colleagues.
• You have demonstrated consultation skills to provide technical expertise and support for major I&IT projects.
• You have excellent negotiation 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 have strong oral and written communication skills to present information and audit findings, options and recommendations to senior executives and Audit Committees.
Project Management Skills:
• You have project management experience in leading internal/external staff resources in delivering I&IT audit engagements.
• You can adapt to changing priorities and circumstances, handle concurrent audit projects, meet deadlines and manage audits 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.
