Manager, Regional Internal Audit Team - Contrat at York Catholic District School Board

YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Invites applications for the position of:

Manager, Regional Internal Audit Team

Exempt Level 7A ( Salary - $129,821 - $153,154 per annum)

1 Year Contract (February 2, 2026 – January 29, 2027)

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Regional Internal Audit, the Manager, Regional Internal Audit Team, Toronto and Area will execute and oversee risk-based assurance and advisory engagements at the six school boards within the Toronto and Area Region and report on the findings of these engagements to the relevant board.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Manager in the risk assessment and audit planning process for the school boards within the region.
• Lead, plan and execute risk-based internal audits and advisory engagements for the school boards within the region. Supervise audit staff throughout the engagement or independently manage full engagements, as required.
• Prepare working papers to document audit results, findings and conclusions.
• Review working papers and draft deliverables prepared by the Regional Internal Audit Specialists, providing constructive feedback.
• Develop recommendations to address internal control weaknesses and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the school boards’ financial, operational and compliance activities.
• Communicate engagement results, including preliminary findings, to the head of the area audited.
• Prepare the draft audit or advisory engagement report for review by the Senior Manager. Work with management to obtain action plans to address the findings and recommendations reported.
• Attend Audit Committee meetings to present and discuss engagement findings, as requested.
• Conduct or supervise follow-up engagements to monitor the implementation of management action plans.
• Provide coaching, training and mentoring to audit staff.
• Make recommendations to improve the delivery of internal audit services in the Toronto & Area Region.
• Respond to queries from school boards within the Toronto and Area Region, as well as analyze, resolve and report on complex issues as they arise.
• Participate in special engagements as requested by management or audit committees within the Toronto and Area Region.
• Participate in the annual internal quality assessment to ensure audit activities align with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Support the Senior Manager in implementing action plans developed in response to gaps in conformance or best practices identified during the annual internal quality assessment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant university degree and a professional accounting designation (CPA) and/or internal audit designation (CIA).
• 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience (internal audit and/or external audit).
• Strong knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards, audit methodologies, risk management frameworks and control concepts.
• Experience leading operational audits, compliance audits and advisory engagements end-to-end, including planning, fieldwork and reporting.
• Experience conducting advanced data analysis to support audit objectives, utilizing IDEA, ACL or similar tools.
• Experience in completing IT audits would be an asset

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to provide leadership and demonstrate change management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to initiate and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent research, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Interested applicants may apply until the close of business on December 19, 2025.

We appreciate your interest in the York Catholic District School Board, however, only applicants selected to continue to the interview process will be contacted by Human Resources.

Thank you for your application.

Commitment to Equity

YCDSB is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering equity and promoting an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are dedicated to building an environment that supports and values the inherent worth of every person in the workforce.

This includes, but is not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, Black individuals, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, women, historically underrepresented groups, and people with visible and non-visible disabilities, all of whom bring a wide range of perspectives, lived experiences, and ideas that enhance our learning and working environment.

Accessibility

The Board is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), if you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact prior to the posting closing date so that the appropriate arrangements can be made.

Diversity and Inclusion

Aligned with the YCDSB’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workforce, we encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the communities we serve, including but not limited to those who identify as members of equity-seeking groups protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Sharing this information is voluntary, and any details provided will be kept confidential.

As a condition of employment with the York Catholic District School Board, successful candidates will be required to submit an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board (valid if issued within the last 12 months).

Mission Statement

With Jesus Christ as our model, we provide all students with a Catholic education rooted in equity, well-being and learning.

Vision Statement

A recognized leader in Catholic education committed to inclusion, excellence and innovation that develops socially responsible global citizens.

John De Faveri

Director of Education, Foundation Chair and Secretary of the Board