Director, Internal Audit - IT

Emera Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Career Growth

Community Engagement

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Emera Inc. is seeking a Director, Internal Audit – IT to lead technology-focused assurance and advisory services and oversee ITGC SOX testing. You will manage a team across Canada and the US, building trusted relationships with senior leaders to strengthen technology risk management.

The role requires a CISA/CIA/CPA designation, 10+ years in audit, and deep knowledge of IT controls, data governance and cybersecurity. You will develop an annual IT audit plan and report to the Audit Committee.

Qualifications

• Designation required (CISA, CIA or CPA).
• 10+ years in audit, risk and control environment with 3+ years in audit management.
• Strong understanding of IT controls, data governance, cybersecurity, and emerging tech risks.
• Strong knowledge of The IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Expert knowledge of internal audit processes and control design for complex tech environments.
• Strong influencing, communication, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical risks in business terms to senior leadership.
• Ability to collaborate inclusively across teams to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT function within Internal Audit, directing IT audits and SOX ITGC testing.
• Manage a Canada/US team including external consultants, providing mentorship.
• Build relationships with senior leaders, technology and business leads, and external auditors.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based IT audit and advisory plan for Emera and affiliates.
• Ensure engagements are well-planned, supervised, and conclusions supported by evidence.
• Promote conformance with professional standards and best practices.
• Monitor remediation of IT audit issues and provide remediation guidance.
• Present IT audit and SOX status updates to the senior leadership and Audit Committee.
• Support quarterly reporting to Emera Audit Committee and affiliate boards.

Skills

IT governance

Cybersecurity

Data governance

IT audit

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

CISA

CIA

CPA

Job description

The Opportunity

Company & Department: Emera Inc. Internal Audit

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: October 9, 2026

Emera is a leading North American provider of energy services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia with $45B in total assets. Emera delivers safe, clean, and reliable energy to customers through investments in regulated electric and natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assets

We are seeking a Director, Internal Audit, IT to lead technology-focused assurance and advisory services and oversee Internal Audit’s SOX ITGC testing program. Reporting to the VP, Internal Audit, you will lead a team across Halifax and Tampa, build trusted relationships with senior leaders, and provide objective assurance and advice on technology risks.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply at your earliest convenience and tell us what excites you about this role.

As Director, Internal Audit – IT, key elements of the role will include:

• Lead the Internal Audit – IT function in providing risk based, objective assurance and advisory services, including directing and managing IT audits and advisories and Internal Audit ITGC SOX testing program.
• Manage a professional audit team based in Canada and the US (including external consultants/contractors) and provide ongoing leadership/ mentorship to managers and team members.
• Build credible and constructive relationships with senior leaders, technology teams, business leaders, external auditors and other assurance providers, while maintaining Internal Audit’s independence and objectivity.
• Develop and maintain a forward-looking, risk-based annual IT audit and advisory plan for Emera and its affiliates, aligned with significant technology risks and changing business priorities. Coordinate coverage with other assurance providers where appropriate.
• Ensure IT audit and advisory engagements are properly planned, supervised and carried out with evidence-based conclusions and practical recommendations that address root causes.
• Promote conformance with The IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards and applicable Topical Requirements.
• Monitor remediation of previous audit and IT SOX issues and provide ongoing consultation on remediation approach.
• Present IT audit and IT SOX status updates to senior leadership.
• Assist the VP, Internal Audit with completion of quarterly Emera Audit Committee and affiliate board reporting.

These skills will make you successful:

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and possess many, if not all, of the skills and experience listed below:

• A recognized professional designation, such as CISA, CIA or CPA, is required.
• Minimum ten years in an audit, risk and control environment with three years in an audit management role.
• Strong understanding of IT controls, data governance, cybersecurity, and emerging technology risks.
• Strong knowledge of The IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Expert knowledge of internal audit and process and control design with the ability to apply it to complex technology environments.
• Strong influencing, communication, analytical and decision-making skills. Able to deliver difficult messages objectively and constructively.
• Communicate complex technical risks in a clear, business relevant manner and communicate effectively with senior leadership across the organization.
• Ability to work inclusively with various individuals to achieve shared objectives and maintain effective business relationships.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we've listed above, please consider applying.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching and; volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values by our recruitment policy and values, we are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants