Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive

The Institute of Internal Auditors; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Health Agency of Canada seeks a Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive to lead the Office of Audit and Evaluation. This senior role involves providing strategic advice, managing risks, and overseeing a diverse team to enhance governance and management practices within the agency.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a senior executive level providing strategic advice.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for internal audit.
• Experience managing human and financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and assess emerging risks faced by the department.
• Plan and direct oversight and assessment activities.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team providing value-added solutions.

Skills

Strategic advice

Stakeholder relationship management

Risk management

Team management

Education

Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution

Job description

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is searching for a seasoned and dynamic leader to join our senior management ranks as the next Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive.

The Office of Audit and Evaluation (OAE) is a shared service provided under the Shared Services Partnership. The mandate of the OAE is to provide independent and objective advice and assurance to the President of PHAC and the Deputy Minister of Health Canada (HC), on the effectiveness of risk management, controls, and governance processes.

As the Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive, you will play a critical role in the management and oversight of PHAC and HC by :

• Anticipating, assessing, and advising on a range of emerging risks of an operational and strategic nature faced by the department or agency and the Government of Canada as a whole;
• Planning and directing oversight and assessment activities that respond to these risks and opportunities, providing management with timely and relevant information to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement;
• Managing a diverse, service-oriented, and multidisciplinary team that provides value-added solutions to various clients.

Reporting directly to the most senior public servant, you will contribute through counsel and tailored services to enhance management practices that underpin departmental success and results. You will also collaborate with Departmental Audit Committees and the Office of the Comptroller General to build and maintain an innovative, high-performing internal audit function capable of providing fearless advice and challenge to the Senior Executive Committee, supporting good governance.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications) :

• Education : Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
• Experience : 1) Significant experience at a senior executive level (or equivalent in the private sector) providing strategic advice on complex issues; 2) Significant experience in developing and implementing strategic plans for internal audit, evaluation, or program reviews in a complex environment; 3) Significant experience in stakeholder relationship management; 4) Significant experience managing human and financial resources.
• Significant" is defined as the scope, depth, and breadth of experience normally associated with performing a broad range of complex activities at a senior level over an extended period. Factors such as WHERE and WHEN this experience was acquired and in WHAT capacity will be assessed.

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