Compliance Auditor

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is currently searching for a Compliance Auditor to join our team in Burnaby on a 12-month contract

The Compliance Auditor's primary responsibility is to plan, schedule, and execute compliance audits. This will be done both individually and as part of a compliance audit team (when auditing large firms). The Compliance Auditor will also work on continuous improvement of policies and procedures related to the compliance audit program, and will support registrants, both individuals and firms, by answering questions and providing guidance related to the regulatory requirements of the Compliance Audit Program.

We are looking for auditors who have strong communication skills, flourish in a people-facing role, and enjoy working as part of a strong team. The successful candidate would help guide and support the professional practice of engineering and geoscience in the province.

Our organization - one of BC's Top Employers – offers a competitive salary, comprehensive and generous benefits, an inclusive culture, and a hybrid work environment. Full details on our compensation and benefits value offering can be found below.  

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING 

• Assist in the planning, delivery, and maintenance of the Registrant Firm Compliance Audit Program, and the Individual Registrant Compliance Audit Program.

• Plan and conduct registrant firm compliance audits as assigned by the Manager, and individual registrant compliance audits as needed. May be called upon to lead team audits of large firms when required.

• Act as an engineering/geoscience subject matter expert in relation to Engineers and Geoscientists BC's regulations and figure of authority when interacting with registrant firms.

• Represent Engineers and Geoscientists BC and the organization's standards and guidelines in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

• Prepare and submit compliance audit reports.

• Process and follow up on corrective actions identified during compliance audits.

• Develop strong working relationships with firm contacts, Responsible Registrants, and Responsible Officers and leverage these relationships to improve firm engagement and compliance.

• Contribute to the improvement of the Registrant Firm and Individual Registrant Compliance Audit Programs by obtaining feedback from auditees and identifying areas for refinement.

• Contribute to the identification and implementation of continual improvement of Engineers and Geoscientists BC policies and procedures related to Registrants.

• Deliver presentations on the audit program, as required.

• Other duties as assigned by management. 

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE 

• The successful applicant will possess the following: 

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Geoscience is required.

• Required to be a registered professional with, or eligible to be registered with, Engineers and Geoscientists BC (P.Eng., P.L.Eng., P.Geo., or P.L.Geo.).

• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor, or similar certification, is preferred.

• 10+ years working with engineering/geoscience professionals in a firm where the practice of professional engineering/geoscience is the core aspect of their operations.

• 5+ years experience writing and submitting formal technical reports.

• 2+ years auditing experience.

• Technical analysis and writing skills.

• Experience working within a team.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Experience conducting quality management, 3rd party vendor, or similar audits.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 

Each member of our team contributes to public safety in BC and helps us deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world." We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. Our Strategic Plan also places priority on our role to advance climate action, foster equity, diversity and inclusion, and move towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.  At Engineers and Geoscientists BC, we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.  

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits program including a salary within our hiring range of $97,000 to $108,500. Placement within the hiring range will be based on candidate experience relative to the requirements of the role. Additional details on our generous benefit offerings for this role are found below. 

WHO WE ARE 

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers. 

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. We regulate and govern these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act. 

We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC. 

We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. The board is accountable to the public through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization. 

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