Lead Internal Auditor

Job Opening Number: 107301
Job Requisition Number: 566
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Management and Administration
Department: OFFICE OF THE CAO
Division: The Office of Internal Audit
Hiring Salary Range: $117,414 - $132,091 per annum
Job Grade: 007
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 18.00 months
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: City Hall
Posting Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.
External and internal applicants are now being considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, (or to the Director, Internal Audit on solo projects) this position plans, performs internal audit assurance and advisory engagements of moderate complexity for the City of Brampton in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter and recognized Internal Audit Professional Practices and codes of professional conduct. This includes initiating, leading and conducting, risk based audits, operational effectiveness reviews, audits of compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, by-laws, City policies and procedures and working with management to develop effective and efficient risk mitigation strategies. Ability to work independently and objectively when conducting audit engagements of moderate complexity, preparing audit reports and evaluating management action plans. Supports the Director in planning, coordinating and management of audit resources, including third party consultants. Participating in the development of the audit function’s strategic plan and multi-year and annual internal audit work plan. The role is an ambassador for risk management and continuous improvement of the control environment, and brings innovative ideas and methods to increase awareness and buy-in from management.

• Conducts operational audits in accordance with professional audit standards in the role of lead auditor, team member or working independently on some projects, with responsibility to supervise more junior project staff
• Performs assigned projects of moderate complexity (or work with a Manager, Internal Audit on complex audit engagements) and deal with high dollar values and confidential and sensitive information affecting the City operations, assets and resources
• Develops a solid understanding of the audit entity or subject matter by conducting background research accomplished through use of the internet, discussion with the auditee, site visits, the review of relevant documents such as multi-year business plans, consultant reports, statutes, regulations or standards, committee and council minutes, previous year’s audited financial statements and management letters, contact with other professional and municipal organizations
• Develops (independently or in collaboration with the Manager, Internal Audit) the project plan including determining audit objectives, scope and methodology; assessing risk and internal controls; establishing budget and reporting timelines
• Prepares (independently or in collaboration with the Manager, Internal Audit) the audit program and /or evidence collection plan which includes defining of audit criteria by performing extensive research of sources such as recognized bodies of experts, applicable laws, regulations and other authorities, other bodies or jurisdictions delivering similar programs and services, internal policies and procedures and applicable criteria successfully applied in other audits or reviews done internally and externally; developing audit procedures and tests; and determining what evidence is needed, how the evidence can be collected, will be analyzed, interpreted
• Complete assigned audit procedures (interviews, analysis, examination of documentation, site visits, and other testing) in accordance with the project plan and adapts /expands audit procedures, as necessary, based on issues identified as the audit progresses
• Conducts thorough assessment and analysis and obtains sufficient and appropriate evidence
• Identifies significant audit issues and improvement opportunities, quantifying cost savings / revenue opportunities, and illustrating non-financial impacts
• Develops practical and meaningful audit recommendations that will help improve City services or operations
• Prepares and / or reviews audit working papers (audit project files) that contains evidence supporting the findings, conclusions, and recommendations and ensures that they adhere to professional auditing standards and Internal Audit’s office guidelines and audit manuals.
• Evaluate audit results and prepares a written summary of major a