Audit Professional, Performance Audit

About the position

Work environment
At the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG), we serve Canadians with the intention of supporting their trust in our public institutions and continued excellence of our public service, one audit at a time.

The OAG employs over 750 people at its head office in Ottawa and regional offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Montréal. These dedicated employees are brought together to transform Canada’s future and to serve Canada through leadership and partnerships. Specifically, we conduct independent audits and studies that provide objective information, advice, and assurance to Parliament, territorial legislatures, boards of Crown corporations, government, and Canadians.

Intent of the process
This process may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to staff similar or identical positions with various security requirements, language requirements, and tenures (indeterminate (full time, part time), specified period (full time, part time), deployment, acting, and assignment).

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
You must provide proof of your education credentials, and a list of courses may be required.
If you hold foreign credentials, you must provide proof that these credentials are equivalent to Canadian standards. Any applicable fees must be paid by you. Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials (CICIC): https://www.cicdi.ca/1/home.canada

You must complete the assessment independently without external help, including unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI). You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your answers in a follow-up interview. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.A random and/or top-down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.The staffing process may include screening questions, written assessments, an interview, and reference checks.Written communication may be assessed throughout the staffing process, including through your application, responses to screening questions, written exercises or submissions, and all communications related to the process.Qualifications and competencies may be assessed at any stage of the process, including through interactions with the Human Resources team and hiring managers
For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email for screening and assessment purposes (including issuing screening results and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). To that end, you must include a valid email address in your application. It is your responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users. It is also your responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact you when the screening process is completed.We thank all applicants for their interest in our position(s). For the purpose of this staffing process, only candidates selected for further assessment will be contacted.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Reliability or secret clearance based on the position requirements.

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Operational Requirements

Willingness and ability to travel based on operational needs.

Ability and willingness to do overtime, as needed.

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

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EX1 – Approximately two (2) years of experience* in performance audit OR Approximately two (2) years of experience* in one or more fields involving analytical or evaluation activities, including strategic planning, policy analysis, program evaluation, or performance measurement.

*Please ensure that you fully describe all experience you possess in any of these areas, including auditing experience (even if it is less than two years).

EX2 – Experience in written communication* of research results or findings to management (director level or higher).
*Your written communication skills will be assessed through both the information provided in your application and a written examination.

EX3 – Experience collaborating in working groups or project teams within a professional environment.

Applied / assessed at a later date

CO1 - Technical subject matter expertise
CO2 - Strategic thinking, rigorous analysis, and sound judgment
CO3 - Productive and collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders
CO4 - Clear and influential communication
CO5 - Personal effectiveness and project management skills
CO6 - Personal and people development skills

OAG COMPETENCY MODEL: https://www.canada.ca/en/auditor-general/careers/custom-competency-profile-job-level.html

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

Various language requirements - English essential, French essential, bilingual imperative – BBB/BBB

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

AED1 - Master's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a field relevant to the duties of the position, such as public administration, public policy, social sciences, economics, management, statistics, research, program evaluation, or a related field.

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AEX1 – Experience in data analysis.

AEX2 – Experience using computer tools such as Excel, Power BI, or other tools related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and statistics.

AEX3 – Experience conducting evaluations, program reviews, or investigations.

We encourage candidates to complete the Employment Equity section on their applications if they are a member of any of the following designated employment-equity groups: Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and women. In support of achieving a diverse workforce, selection may first consider candidates who meet the essential qualifications of the position and self-declare as a member of any of the designated employment equity groups.

Our commitment

We're committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact the hiring organization below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

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Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.

Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

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Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon. For positions located in Nunavut, qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement will be appointed first. For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

How to apply

Learn more about applying for Government of Canada jobs.

Information you must provide

• Your résumé

Respond to a text question addressing the following

• If you answered yes, kindly tell us your current or previous substantive position group and level.
• If yes, please provide their name.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact

Name: HR Services
Email address: [email protected]

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