Manager of Audit Services

Service New Brunswick
Manager of Audit Services
Pay Band 6
R85-2025/26-805 (15579)
Permanent, Full-time
Fredericton
Open Competition

Service New Brunswick is seeking an individual to join the Corporate Services Division as a Manager of Audit Services working in Fredericton.

As one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers, we offer flexible work options—including hybrid, and in-office roles across New Brunswick.
At SNB, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Human-Centered: We prioritize well-being and flexibility for our employees.
• Driven by Growth: We invest in your professional development and career advancement.
• Celebrating Excellence: We recognize and reward outstanding contributions.
• United by Purpose: Every project you work on makes a real difference for New Brunswickers.
• Empowered to Decide: We trust our teams to make decisions and innovate boldly.

In this role, you will lead and manage Service New Brunswick's internal audit and risk management functions, ensuring the delivery of independent and objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, accountability and risk control practices. You will oversee a team responsible for conducting internal compliance reviews related to cash management at SNB service centres, performing IT security reviews, and auditing automobile dealerships participating in the Online Dealer program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and obtain Board of Directors (Audit and Finance Committee) approval for an annual internal audit plan that uses an appropriate risk-based methodology and reflects any control or risk concerns identified by the Executive Management Team (EMT) or the Board;
• Organize and oversee the day-to-day operations of the branch to ensure the effective delivery of internal audit and risk management activities for the corporation;
• Provide ongoing leadership and coaching to staff, including timely and constructive feedback, preparation of annual performance reviews, appropriate delegation, clear workplans, priorities and expectations, and motivation to achieve goals;
• Prepare the annual branch budget, monitor expenditures, analyze variances and take corrective action to maintain operations within the approved budget.
• Conduct field audits for over-the-counter services and analyze findings from a trend and historical perspective for periodic reporting to the Vice President (VP) of Corporate Services, relevant divisional management committees, EMT and the Audit and Finance Committee as needed;
• In consultation with EMT, the Office of the Comptroller, and the Board of Directors, direct and conduct investigations of suspected fraudulent activities, misconduct, and cash losses within the organization and notify the VP of Corporate Services, appropriate management and the Audit and Finance Committee of the results;
• Plan and direct security audits of SNB's information technology (IT) systems;
• Perform internal audits and special reviews or analyses of other SNB activities and business cycles as required.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

A university degree in Business Administration or a relevant discipline, with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Also requires a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of experience in internal audit and enterprise risk management, with at least two (2) years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please state your language capability on your application and ensure that preferred language for assessment is clearly identified. Résumé should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

ASSET QUALIFICATION: Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• Knowledge of IT security controls and general IT controls;

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:
• Analytical Thinking/Judgment
• Developing Others
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Organizational Commitment
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork Leadership

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Project Management
• Knowledge of Auditing
• Ability to Use Office Technology, Software and Applications
• Planning and Organizing Skills

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires flexibility in working hours, which includes some work during evenings and weekends and also requires the successful candidate to carry a cell phone to be reachable outside of normal work hours.
Some travel throughout the province will be required; therefore candidates must possess a valid New Brunswick driver's license.
Candidates will be required to undergo Criminal History Clearance prior to appointment.

Salary: PB 06 - $77,766 - $103,454 annually

We strongly encourage you to submit your application via the online portal https://www.ere.gnb.ca/competition.aspx?strType=c by using the "Apply Online" button before February 12, 2026 to increase the efficiency and maintain a consistent candidate experience. In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties or are unable to complete your application online, please contact People and Culture.

Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.