Senior Specialist, Audit and Quality Assurance

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role
Join the Audit and Compliance Team in the In the Senior Specialist, Audit and Quality Assurance position. In this role, you will be responsible for leading all phases of internal audit projects. You will evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls will help to deliver high quality impactful audits across CMHC. 

What you’ll do: 

• Lead complex audits, including supervising and reviewing the work of team members to ensure that high quality project results are provided on a timely basis.
• Develop audit plans for audit projects including risk assessments, audit objectives, criteria, project management plans and detailed audit programs to ensure the scope of the audit focuses on key areas of risk.
• Collect, analyze and evaluate information using analytical auditing procedures, including available technological tools (e.g. Excel and audit management software tools such as TeamMate) to achieve audit objectives.
• Consult with clients throughout audits to ensure a common understanding of the facts, the recognition of major observations and effective relationships with clients and stakeholders maintained.
• Prepare audit reports supported by appropriate evidence and debrief clients and senior management on audit results.
• Follow up and validate the implementation of action plans to address audit recommendations.
• Research leading industry best practices, and keeping abreast of regulations and internal and external changes impacting the business environment.
• Contribute to the development of the Risk Based Audit Plan as well as the quarterly reporting process to Senior Management and the Audit Committee/Board. 

 
What you should have: 

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as accounting, finance, business administration or commerce.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit and/or risk management, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, along with expertise in developing a Risk-Based Audit Plan.
• A professional designation (or actively pursuing the completion), such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant license, designation, or certificate.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and Canadian Auditing Standards.
• Superior ability to research issues, analyze problems, synthesize information and make recommendations.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, including presentation, influencing, mentoring, negotiation and networking skills.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize, manage projects and work in an agile environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in using analytical auditing procedures, including available technological tools (e.g. Excel and audit management software tools such as TeamMate).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!