Compliance Auditor II (Contract)

Engineers and Geoscientists BC; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8% in lieu of benefits

10 vacation days per annum (pro-rated)

Flex day program for extra days off

Hybrid work model with in-office days

Remote work tools provided

Free parking or transit reimbursement

Job summary

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is seeking a Compliance Auditor II to join our Burnaby team on a contract through June 2027. The role emphasizes planning, executing, and leading audits of registrants and firms within a hybrid work setting.

You will mentor trainees, prepare comprehensive audit reports, and guide professionals in meeting regulatory requirements under the Professional Governance Act and our bylaws. Strong communication and collaboration are essential in this client-facing position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geoscience is required.
• Registered professional with E&GBC or eligible to register.
• IRCA Lead Auditor certification is preferred.
• At least 7+ years in engineering/geoscience contexts.
• 6+ years in formal technical reporting and scheduling/project management.
• 2+ years auditing for ISO 9001 or IRCA-aligned standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience mentoring trainees and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute compliance audits, individually and in teams.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with governance acts and bylaws.
• Lead multi-auditor teams for large firm audits and conduct practice reviews.
• Prepare and submit audit reports with minimal input from others.
• Provide guidance to registrants and support continuous improvement of audit programs.
• Deliver training and presentations on the audit program as required.
• Collaborate with leadership to refine registrant firm practices and processes.

Skills

Technical analysis

Written communication

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Mentoring trainees

De-escalation

MS Office & SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geoscience

Professional registration with E&GBC (P.Eng./P.Geo./P.L.Eng./P.LeG.)

IRCA Lead Auditor certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

SharePoint

Job description

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is currently searching for a Compliance Auditor II to join our team in Burnaby on a contract until June 2027!

This role'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 II 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. The Compliance Auditor II will lead multi‑auditor teams for large firm audits, conduct individual and firm practice reviews, and mentor and assist in the assessment of Level 1 auditors.

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

• Assists in the planning, delivery, and maintenance of the Registrant Firm Compliance Audit Program, and the Individual Registrant Compliance Audit Program.
• Interprets and applies regulatory and industry requirements to moderately complex situations, ensuring compliance with the Professional Governance Act and Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s bylaws. Exercises sound judgment and works independently on routine matters, seeking guidance for highly complex or novel issues.
• Manages interactions with registrants who may be uncooperative or resistant, applying conflict resolution techniques to reduce tension and maintain a professional dialogue. Seeks guidance for highly escalated or hostile situations.
• Applies regulatory requirements to routine and moderately complex situations to ensure compliance and uphold professional standards. Contributes to the development of best practices and provides input that supports consistent interpretation across similar cases.
• Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes information on regulatory and compliance issues from various sources. Prepares summaries and recommendations for review by senior staff, ensuring accuracy and completeness before escalation.
• Plans and carries out individual compliance audits and firm compliance audits, with a target of 70 per year.
• Acts as Lead Auditor for Moderate Complexity Audits, and for audits requiring multiple auditors.
• Prepares and submits compliance audit reports with minimal input from other audit staff.
• Acts as an audit quality reviewer primarily focusing on identifying errors and consistent assessment of regulatory requirements.
• Independently processes and follows up on corrective actions identified during compliance audits.
• Provide advice and ongoing support to individual and firm registrants with respect to audits.
• Assists in the improvement of the registrant firm and individual registrant compliance audit programs by obtaining feedback from auditees and identifying areas for refinement.
• Deliver presentations and training sessions on the audit program and related topics, as required.
• Other duties as assigned by direct leader and, as appropriate, members of the departmental leadership team.

What You Bring To The Table

• 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 registered with International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA).
• 7+ years working with engineering/geoscience professionals in a firm where the practice of professional engineering/geoscience is the core aspect of their operations.
• 6+ years experience writing and submitting formal technical reports.
• 6+ years of scheduling/project management experience.
• 2+ years experience auditing organizations for compliance to ISO 9001 (or IRCA-acceptable alternative standards).
• Technical analysis and writing skills.
• Effective communication skills, including experience deescalating tense interactions with clients, registrants, auditees, and/or public.
• Experience working within a team environment to complete and report on the progress of complex projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience mentoring trainees (e.g., Engineers In Training, Geoscientist In Training, or junior auditors).
• Public speaking skills; experience delivering presentations online and in person.

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.

Benefits

• 8% additional pay in lieu of benefits.
• 10 vacation days per annum (pro-rated based on the length of contract).
• A flex day program offering additional paid days off (usually alternating Fridays) as a result of a compressed work week.
• A hybrid work model with an assigned schedule confirming days worked remotely and days worked in‑office. This role will be required to work in‑office a minimum of 2 days per week during regular business operations.
• The required tools, equipment, and technology for employees to work remotely are provided.
• Free parking at the office, or a transit reimbursement offered to employees who take transit to work; we are centrally located near bus and Skytrain stops.