Associate Auditor – Social Accountability (contract)

BSI; Mississauga; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business standards organization is hiring an Associate Auditor specializing in Social Accountability to conduct assessments ensuring compliance with standards like SA8000. This role demands a strong background in social accountability audits and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership and strong client engagement skills. Fluency in English is essential, and bilingual ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• APSCA-registered CSCA Level 3 qualification in good standing.
• At least 2 years conducting social accountability audits.
• 3–5 years in auditing, HR, compliance, or CSR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of client organizations for compliance with social accountability standards.
• Prepare assessment reports and deliver findings to clients.
• Recommend and monitor corrective actions.
• Lead assessment teams to ensure quality and effective relationships.

Skills

Social accountability auditing

Client engagement

Report writing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, human resources, or labor relations

Tools

SA8000

Sedex SMETA

WRAP

Job description

Great that you're thinking about a career with BSI!

Position : Associate Auditor - Social Accountability (Contract)

Location : Homebased - Ontario, Canada with travel

Position : Contract

Do you believe the world deserves excellence?

As the leading global business standards company, BSI helps 80,000 clients worldwide to improve their businesses. We work with thousands of organizations, ranging from the world’s largest, most successful brands to small local businesses.

For this role :

The Associate Auditor – Social Accountability is responsible for conducting detailed assessments of client organizations to ensure compliance with social accountability standards such as SA8000, Sedex SMETA, and WRAP. As an APSCA-registered CSCA Level 3 auditor, they evaluate working conditions, labor practices, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. The role involves conducting on-site assessments, preparing reports, and making certification recommendations. Additionally, the auditor promotes BSI's solutions to help clients improve business performance and manage risk effectively.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Undertake management system assessments, both announced and unannounced, in accordance with BSI scheme requirements.
• Prepare assessment reports and deliver findings to clients to ensure understanding and provide clear guidance on corrective actions where necessary.
• Recommend issuing, re-issuing, or withdrawing certificates, and report recommendations following BSI policies and procedures within prescribed timeframes.
• Lead assessment teams as required, ensuring team members are well briefed to maintain quality and foster effective relationships with clients and within the team.
• Establish and develop partnerships that secure the commercial relationship and encourage opportunities for business development and increased client satisfaction.
• Provide accurate and timely information to support services, ensuring client records are current and complete, and internal information requirements are met.
• Monitor corrective actions, follow up on review and implementation, and recommend continuation or withdrawal of certification.

Your skills and experience :

• Mandatory: APSCA-registered CSCA Level 3 qualification in good standing.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in social sciences, human resources, labor relations, or a related field.
• Certifications: Training in SA8000 and experience with standards such as Sedex SMETA, RBA, WRAP, or similar.
• Experience: At least 2 years conducting social accountability audits and 3–5 years in auditing, HR, compliance, or CSR.
• Preferred: Experience working in factory or supply chain settings.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Canadian labor laws, human rights principles, and international labor standards.

Language : English essential; bilingual (English and French) preferred.

Our Excellence Behaviours: Client-centric, Agile, Collaborative. These values guide how we operate at BSI, ensuring a positive workplace and business success.

BSI is conducting face-to-face interviews where appropriate. If invited but more comfortable with virtual interviews, please discuss with our recruitment team.