Senior IT Audit Specialist

Do you have a solid background in the field of I&IT auditing and risk management? Do you have effective interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships? Then consider joining the Ontario Internal Audit Division of Treasury Board Secretariat. Our I&IT audit professionals work on diverse audit and consulting assignments spanning a broad range of I&IT areas across the Ontario Public Service (OPS). Our work is client-focused and directly contributes to improved business outcomes for our clients and the people of Ontario. 

What can I expect to do in this role? 

You will: 

  • plan, lead, coordinate and conduct complex I&IT audits and consulting assignments
  • assess internal controls and processes in the areas of IT governance, systems under development, IT project management, IT service management, IT infrastructure and networking, information security and privacy
  • provide technical expertise and advice on risk management and controls to support I&IT projects and initiatives
  • prepare audit reports and communicate audit findings and recommendations

Location: Toronto 

How do I qualify? 

Technical Knowledge and Experience: 

  • You have demonstrated experience conducting a broad range of complex I&IT audits and consulting assignments.
  • You have knowledge of, and experience in, generally accepted auditing standards, practices, and methodologies (including risk management strategies, control strategies, structures and systems).
  • You have experience in developing and utilizing innovative I&IT auditing techniques for risk and control assessments.
  • You have knowledge of, and experience in, systems development methodologies and practices.
  • You have an understanding of current and emerging technology and related issues, to utilize knowledge in the areas such as systems under development, information security, data warehouses and analytics, telecommunications and networks, computer operations and online services.
  • You have demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing audit reports and briefing material to effectively communicate results of audits to management and audit committees.

Relationship Management, Consultation and Communication Skills: 

  • You can build and sustain positive relationships with clients and project teams, and network effectively with management and colleagues.
  • You have demonstrated consultation skills to provide technical expertise and support major I&IT projects.
  • You have excellent negotiation and persuasion skills to make recommendations and resolve contentious issues.
  • You can clearly, concisely and effectively communicate risk and control issues to clients.
  • You can conduct briefings and make presentations to all levels of management.
  • You have strong oral and written communication skills to present information and audit findings, options and recommendations to senior executives and audit committees.

Project Management Skills: 

  • You have project management experience in leading internal/external staff resources in delivering I&IT audit engagements.
  • You can adapt to changing priorities and circumstances, handle concurrent audit projects, meet deadlines and manage audits within budget.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: 

  • You have analytical skills and the ability to utilize data extraction software tools to evaluate internal controls, and identify control weaknesses, risks and impacts.
  • You can apply problem-solving skills to develop solutions for clients and identify process improvement opportunities.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism: 

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. 

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. 

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policyand the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprintpages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. 

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation. 

Salary Range: $74,877 - $110,338 Per Year 

Additional information: 

  • 2 Permanent, 777 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region 

Note: 

  • The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures, including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions. 

Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing. 

Please apply online, only, by Thursday, December 9, 2021, by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers, and entering Job ID 169071 in the Job ID search field. Please follow the instructions to submit your application. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. 

If you require accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with Ontario’s Human Rights Code. 

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