Manager, Internal Audit

At Ontario Health, we are committed to developing a strong organizational culture that connects and inspires all team members across the province. Our vision is that together, we will be a leader in health and wellness for all. Our mission is to connect the health system to drive improved and equitable health outcomes, experiences and value. How we work together is reflected through our five values: integrity, inspiration, tenacity, humility and care.

What Ontario Health offers:
Achieving your career goals is a priority to us. Benefits of working at Ontario Health may include the following based on employment type.- Fully paid medical, dental and vision coverage from your first day- Health care spending account- Premium defined benefit pension plan- 3 personal days and 2 float days annually- Individual contributors start at 3 weeks’ vacation, and 4 weeks at 2 yrs.- Career development opportunities- A collaborative values-based team culture- Wellness programs- A hybrid working model- Participation in- Communities of InclusionWant to make a difference in your career? Consider this opportunity.

The Manager, Internal Audit is a key member of the Internal Audit team, reporting to the Director of Internal Audit. The Manager is responsible for supporting the Director of Internal Audit in developing and refining Internal Audit’s strategy, including the risk-based annual audit plan. The Manager is responsible for managing and coaching a diverse team of internal and external resources to deliver multiple audit programs that have complex objectives, broad and varied scopes, and a diverse set of stakeholders within Ontario Health’s $35B portfolio. As part of this role, the Manager is accountable for the planning & administration of operations, management of resources, and engagement of key internal and/or external stakeholders to ensure internal audit programs are executed based on plans and standards, and within specified timelines and budgets.

Here is what you will be doing:
- Supports the Director in developing the Internal Audit strategy and annual risk-based internal audit plan to ensure work can be appropriately resourced and deliver maximum value to OH- In coordination with the Director, determines/develops the required frameworks, methodologies and tools to execute on the operational/program plan- Oversees the day-to-day activities of multiple large, and complex audit programs- Monitors audit program performance; provides status updates and reports on metrics- Identifies improvement opportunities and escalates key issues/risks to the Director; proposes and executes solutions to address challenges or mitigate risks- Monitors budget across multiple, large, and/or complex operational areas/programs, and supports the Director in managing the overall Internal Audit budget and cost centre(s)- Manages a team of diverse internal and external resources, including setting performance expectations; allocating work; overseeing and ensuring the quality of outputs; measuring/reporting on performance outcomes; and performance management- Manages relationships and engages a diverse set of stakeholder groups (internal and external), either to collaborate on delivery of key activities or solicit support and buy-in for operational/program activities; organizes and/or participates in committees as required- Where required (e.g. co-sourced internal audit resources), deals with vendors or contractors, including respondent evaluation, negotiating contracts, managing issues and ensuring agreements are met- Through ongoing continuing education, including attendance of professional development courses, maintain awareness of developments and trends related to the internal audit profession in order to update and guide the internal audit team most effectively

Here is what you will need to be successful:
Education and Experience- Maintains a Chartered Professional Accountant designation- Fully qualified member in good standing with CPA Canada- Completion of a bachelor's or master's degree, major in business administration, health administration, health informatics, information technology, or recognized equivalent- A minimum of 8 years of overall work experience in audit program delivery (i.e. planning, executing, and reporting)- A minimum of 4 years of experience in managing a team, including setting performance objectives, and managing performance is required- Experience in managing large/complex audit programs and overseeing day-to-day operational activities- Experience in engaging and soliciting support from key stakeholders in the delivery of operational/program activities- Strong understanding of the role Internal Audit plays in ensuring an organization’s strategy and objectives are achieved- Knowledge of internal audit standards, best practices and procedures- An understanding of how the overall health system strategy and direction impacts OH- Strong business acumen with a solid understanding of the OH strategy and busines