Internal IT Auditor

**Why WestJet**:
Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

**Join us, this is where your career story takes off.**

**Hybrid Work**:
This is a hybrid work position in Calgary, Alberta and requires in-person collaboration at the WestJet Campus (22 Aerial Place NE) 3 days per week. This provides flexibility the remaining 40% of the work week. This hybrid work plan allows for critically important learning, collaboration and networking with our colleagues. Specific days in the office are agreed upon by the team.

***This is a 12 month term position**

Reporting to the Director, Audit & Advisory Services (AAS), the IT Auditor is responsible for performing a detailed evaluation of WestJet Group’s internal controls, business processes and technologies. The position is also responsible for identifying risks and gaps, making recommendations for remediation, and communicating results to management.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Design and execute compliance and operational audits and assessments of technology-related risk areas across the WestJet Group
- Conduct testing of internal controls (including IT General Controls and Application Controls) over information systems as per Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR)/SOX/CSOX requirements
- Understand key risk and control relationships and advise management of any risk areas that do not have adequate coverage
- Analyze data integrity and evaluate security of various systems and infrastructure components such as operating systems and databases.
- Interpret and report audit findings and make value-add recommendations to management
- Develop and maintain effective business partner relationships (internal and external)
- Work closely with management to drive process improvements and implementation of best practices across the WestJet Group
- Be an active member of the AAS team; willing to brainstorm issues, complete ad-hoc requests, and work collaboratively with other members of the audit team to complete audit assignments.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree in information systems, computer science, information security, accounting preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience with technology, operations, business process auditing, risk management or technology governance and compliance in either public practice or internal audit settings.
- Achieved or working towards a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation.
- Experience in performing IT General Controls and Application Controls testing as part of ICFR/SOX requirements.
- Experience in performing cybersecurity audits against best practices and frameworks (e.g. NIST).
- Strong technical knowledge of a range of technologies including ERP systems, databases, operating systems, networks, and cloud technologies.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices, internal control principles, regulatory requirements (CSOX/ICFR, PIPEDA, GDPR and PCI) and industry frameworks and standards (NIST, COSO, COBIT etc.).
- Experience with assessing or preparing System and Organization Control (SOC) attestation reports such as SSAE18 reports.
- A fast learner, with exceptional communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with AuditBoard would be an asset

**The benefits of being a WestJetter**:
WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

- A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
- Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
- Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

**About WestJet Group of Companies**

Together with WestJet's regional airline, WestJet Encore, we offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe and to more than 175 destinations in over 20 countries through our airline partnerships.

**Our Safety Promise**

At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will use safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others.

WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as safety sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

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