Senior Compliance Auditor

Bring your accounting and audit expertise to serve democracy in British Columbia. Join an innovative and recognized leader in electoral administration. Senior Compliance Auditor Competition: TEMP2026:02 Two full-time, temporary positions until March 31, 2028. Applicants external to the BC Public Service - hired under the Election Act – Project Analyst - $42.90 per hour (plus 6% vacation pay and bi-weekly compensation allowance for health and welfare). A 6.6% market adjustment will be applied to successful applicants who hold a Canadian CPA accounting designation. In office minimum three days per week in Victoria, B.C. Posting close date: February 10, 2026, at 11:00 pm Pacific time About the role Our ideal applicants are standout professionals ready to push beyond traditional accounting and join an audit team tackling public facing and politically sensitive audits related to the 2026 General Local Elections. The Senior Compliance Auditors will broaden their skillsets by gaining hands‑on experience with the unique compliance requirements, legislation, and policies that shape campaign financing – while building a resume that sets you apart. If you are seeking a role that contributes to democracy, values collaboration, offers meaningful work, and emphasizes teamwork, integrity, creativity and respect, we look forward to your application. Who we are Elections BC is the independent Office of the Legislature responsible for administering provincial elections in British Columbia. We also administer other events like referenda, and oversee campaign financing rules for local elections. We are a learning organization where teams collaborate and innovate to find the best possible solutions. We value accountability, impartiality, transparency, innovation, service, and strive to recognize individual ability. What we offer Our team makes a difference for voters in British Columbia. We work to ensure an accessible and inclusive democratic process for all eligible voters in the province by providing our staff: 35‑hour work week Collaborative and supportive team environment Challenging and dynamic work Professional development Work with a high‑performing organization to serve democracy in BC As an independent and non‑partisan Office of the Legislature, our employees receive the following benefits: Personal leave Employee and Family Assistance program Option to earn up to 12 days of additional leave per year Public Service Pension 4+ weeks paid vacation Flexible health care and dental benefits Elections BC has a hybrid work model where staff are supported to work 3 days per week in the Victoria office and 2 days from home, when operationally feasible. All staff work in office full time during electoral events. We believe that flexibility in where we work supports our culture of community and work‑life balance, while maintaining productivity, engagement and collaboration. Our office is located conveniently on the edge of downtown Victoria away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough to walk to coffee shops, restaurants and amenities. We have bike storage and a large deck to enjoy sunny days. Please note the following are vacation blackout dates for the 2026 General Local Elections: November 2 – 6, 2026; January 4 – 29, 2027; February 1 – 5, 2027. There is limited time off from February 8, 2027, to April 30, 2027, based on team structure and workload. Job Requirements To be considered for this position, you must legally be eligible to work in Canada. Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit. Education and experience A professional accounting designation (i.e. Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and a minimum of 2 years recent related experience within the last 5 years); OR An international accounting designation (CPA) with eligibility for membership in good standing with CPA BC and a minimum of 2 years recent related experience within the last 5 years); OR An internal audit designation (i.e. CIA) and a minimum of 2 years recent related experience within the last 5 years); OR Enrollment in the CPA or CIA designations and degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field and a minimum of 3 years recent related experience within the last 5 years. Recent, related experience must include: Experience conducting audits (financial statement, performance, or internal audits), including responsibility for planning, conducting, and reporting of audit/assurance activities. Interpreting complex legislation, policy and/or procedures. Providing expert advice, guidance and/or assistance to stakeholders or members of the public, by phone, in writing and/or in person. Analyzing large amounts of data to conduct audit procedures and support decision making. Experience applying tact and diplomacy, and the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders who may be uncooperative and/or lack an understanding of financial disclosure and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS). Preference may be given to applicants with: Previous experience working for Elections BC or another electoral management body. Experience with compliance and regulatory audits. Working knowledge and experience with data analytics tools, such as ACL or Power BI. To apply for this opportunity Review the job description. Prepare your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant work experience and qualifications. Note: your resume may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes. You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. Before clicking "Apply Now" below, ensure your application clearly shows how you meet the job requirements as described above. Note: The results of this competition may be used to staff similar positions within Elections BC. Lesser qualified applicants may be appointed at a lower level. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT in preparing your resume, cover letter, responding to questions and completing written assignments may result in disqualification from the competition. 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