Senior Internal Auditor

Lead high-impact engagements with Ontario's Internal Audit Division

Consider this rewarding opportunity with the Treasury Board Secretariat's Ontario Internal Audit Division. Your expertise will be leveraged to provide value-added assurance and advisory services, covering governance, risk management, business processes, operational effectiveness, and internal controls. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference for Ontarians and support key government priorities

Note:

• This position requires the ability to travel within Ontario, including periodic, limited overnight travel.

What we offer:

Join a team that works at the intersection of public accountability and major infrastructure delivery. From transit and transportation projects to other major government infrastructure investments, our work provides a unique window into some of the province's most significant initiatives. As a Senior Internal Auditor in the Capital Audit Branch (CAB), you will undertake complex audits that inform senior leadership, strengthen public sector accountability, and support the effective delivery of government priorities.

We are a diverse and engaged team of professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality work that makes a meaningful impact across government. CAB is recognized for its strong leadership, collaborative culture, and trusted relationships with clients. Our work is challenging, interesting, and rewarding, and we believe a positive workplace matters. We support one another, celebrate successes, and make time for team-building and fun, creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Why join the Ontario Public Service?

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is one of Ontario's largest and most diverse employers, offering meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a difference for people across the province. When you join the OPS, you will benefit from:

• a competitive compensation package, including a defined benefit pension plan and comprehensive medical, dental, and other health benefits
• salary progression and merit-based pay opportunities
• opportunities for flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance, including flexible hours and compressed work week schedules
• representation through AMAPCEO, one of the largest bargaining agents in the OPS
• diverse career pathways across ministries, programs, and functions
• learning and development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and leadership development programs
• a modern, inclusive, accessible, and collaborative work environment
• the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that have a meaningful impact on Ontarians

What you bring to the team

Auditing and accounting expertise

You have:

• comprehensive knowledge of auditing standards, methodologies, and best practices (e.g. Global Internal Audit Standards), and accounting principles, including Public Sector Accounting Standards
• experience planning and executing audits, including determining objectives, scope, and testing approaches
• the ability to assess complex business processes, evaluate internal controls, and identify opportunities to strengthen governance, risk management, and accountability
• strong professional judgment and the ability to ensure audit activities and recommendations align with professional standards, organizational policies, and applicable legislation

You can:

• plan, lead, and execute complex audit engagements from planning through reporting
• assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, internal controls, and financial management processes
• evaluate financial and operational information to identify risks, trends, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement
• develop risk-based audit approaches and testing strategies that are appropriate to the nature and complexity of the engagement
• exercise sound professional judgment to formulate evidence-based conclusions and practical recommendations

Risk assessment skills

You have:

• comprehensive knowledge of risk management frameworks, principles, and methodologies (e.g. COSO, COBIT, Enterprise Risk Management, and Risk Based Auditing)
• experience assessing strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and project-related risks in complex organizational environments

You can:

• identify, assess, monitor, and communicate risks and control weaknesses to senior management and stakeholders
• develop practical, risk-based recommendations that support informed decision-making and effective mitigation strategies
• design and apply risk assessment methodologies, quality assurance p