Chief Internal Auditor

Job Information
Job Title: Chief Internal Auditor
Job Requisition ID: 64720
Ministry: Treasury Board and Finance
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Scope: Open
Closing Date: December 6, 2024
Classification: Executive Manager I

About Us

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

The Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance focuses on accountability, financial management, controllership, and human resource administration, as well as regulates Alberta’s financial, insurance, pensions sectors.

For further information, visit our ministry website: https://www.alberta.ca/treasury-board-and-finance.

Role

The Corporate Internal Audit Services (CIAS) area works to improve the efficiency, economy and accountability of government and programs. Reporting administratively to the Controller, and functionally to the Internal Audit Committee chaired by the Deputy Minister of Treasury Board and Finance, the Chief Internal Auditor will ensure a coordinated and disciplined approach to internal audits for the Government of Alberta. Working closely with senior management, you will evaluate and make recommendations to improve risk management, controllership, accountability and governance processes, which contribute to overall government business objectives. Integrating the complex needs of multiple stakeholders, and leading, coaching and developing staff are key in this role.

Qualifications

As the successful candidate, you bring extensive related senior management experience, strengths in internal audit practices. Strong knowledge of risk management and government practices and proven abilities to develop and implement financial controls that support accountability and risk management frameworks. Your background also includes managing financial and human resources, technology and information management systems. Your demonstrated leadership, consultation and negotiation skills are critical in developing effective client relationships and building strong teams. A Certified Internal Auditor or other audit-related or accounting designation is preferred. Equivalencies will be considered.

Salary
$5,082.46 - 6,679.30 bi-weekly ($132,652 - $ 174,329 yearly)

Notes
Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer:

• Compensation overview: https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca/careers/Executive-Management/(type/Executive-Manager//jobLevel:level/Executive-Manager-2)
• Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Pension plan: Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) – https://www.mepp.ca
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca

Please see the attached position profile for more information on position responsibilities. Position Profile

How to Apply
Click on the “Apply Now” button.

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If you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system, click here to access the main log in page where you are able to ‘Create an account’, reset your password (‘Forgot your password’) or ‘Sign In’ should you already have an account.

Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.

Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs at https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-jobs.aspx

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Resources for applicants:
https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/

It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx. Applicants are encouraged to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Executive Search at [email protected].

If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to check http://www.jobs.alberta.ca for a listing of current career opportunities with the Government of Alberta.