Auditor, Internal Audit Services

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

Internal Audit Services (IAS) supports the departments and public agencies of the Government of Nunavut (GN) by providing independent audit and consulting activities in a manner designed to add value and improve operations. IAS activity helps the GN accomplish its goals and objectives by conducting various engagements for the purpose of advising as to the effectiveness, efficiency and economy of GN policies, practices, procedures, and controls and to make recommendations for improvements. 

Reporting directly to the Manager, Internal Audit Services (Manager), and indirectly to the Senior Auditor(s), the Auditor, Internal Audit Services (Auditor) completes the following types of engagements: Compliance audits; Operational/performance audits; Financial assurance engagements; Investigative audits; and Consulting/advisory services. The Auditor plans and performs assigned audits under the supervision of the Senior Auditor(s) and the Manager, as part of a comprehensive internal audit plan. This audit plan is based on a risk assessment of departments and public agencies of the GN. These audits are performed in accordance with the Internal Audit Services “Charter” and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ “International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing”.

The Auditor performs internal audits in accordance with professional auditing standards (International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing) set by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The Auditor’s position is considered a Position of Trust as the Auditor could be asked to investigate offences/wrongdoings and there is a chance that the evidence could be admitted to court, if charges are laid. 

The Auditor’s time will be divided between fieldwork and file preparation. The Auditor must conduct fieldwork in conditions over which they have little or no control, and some travel, in varying weather conditions and to remote locations, may be required. Although this provides the Auditor with a variety of physical demands, they would not be considered onerous for a reasonably fit person. The Auditor typically works at a desk in front of a computer. There may be the requirement to occasionally lift heavy boxes. Travel to remote communities is required. Some of this travel will happen during times of the year when prevailing weather conditions are extreme. Internal audit work in these remote locations may have to be performed under less-than-ideal conditions. Because of infrequent flight schedules to some communities, regular work schedules may be significantly disrupted. 

This position requires a high degree of concentration and coordination. With the workload, there is a requirement to be flexible in the face of changing priorities and emerging issues. There is also a constant requirement for the ability to make quick and sound judgements with a high degree of accuracy. 

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field, from a recognized institution, plus a minimum of two (2) years of Canadian auditing experience. It would be an asset to possess (or be registered for) one of the following designations: a current Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.  

This is a Position of Trust and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to @email. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.