Performance Audit Professionals (Senior Auditors and 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 making a difference for the benefit of the members of the Legislative Assembly and the people of Ontario. The Office of the Auditor General is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly that conducts performance and financial statement audits of the provincial government, its ministries and agencies. We also audit organizations in the broader public sector that receive provincial funding. Our vision is to deliver exceptional value and assurance to members of the Legislative Assembly, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, and all Ontarians through high-quality work that promotes accountability, value for money and effective governance in the Ontario public sector.

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• As part of a team of professionals, conduct performance 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 performance 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 or process 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.

Salary range (Senior Auditor): $76,382 to $112,555

Salary range (Audit Supervisor): $93,175 to $131,328

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).

If you want to work in an environment that is positive, challenging, and safe, where your contributions are valued, please submit a cover letter and resume (as one document) to [email protected], and specify the competition number as #2408 in the subject line. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

The Office of the Auditor General of Ontario is an inclusive employer and is committed to creating an accessible environment for our employees and candidates. Accommodation is available upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $76,382.00-$1,112,555.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Toronto, ON M5G 2C2 (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5G 2C2

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