Senior Internal Auditor

Pacific Blue Cross; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation package

Extended health & dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan with 8% contribution

Onsite gym

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pacific Blue Cross is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor, IT Audit, to lead IT-focused audits from planning through reporting and assess key technology and cybersecurity risks. The role partners with business and IT stakeholders to strengthen governance and internal controls.

You will drive transformation initiatives, manage the audit lifecycle, and deliver practical recommendations. The position offers a hybrid work environment, a competitive compensation package, and eligibility for annual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CISA, CIA or CISSP or equivalent.
• 5–8 years of internal or external audit experience.
• Ability to lead an internal audit engagement end-to-end.
• Proficiency with Excel and audit software like AuditBoard.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT-focused audits from planning through reporting.
• Assess technology risks, cybersecurity, ITGCs, and transformation risks.
• Identify control gaps and provide practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Support governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organization.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure audit quality.

Skills

IT Audit

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional designation (CPA / CISA / CIA / CISSP)

Tools

AuditBoard

Excel

Job description

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

• Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
• Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.
• Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days).
• Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC.
• PBC contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan. No employee contribution or matching is required, giving you more take-home pay.
• Retiree Benefits plan that is available to employees who have at least 10 years of service with PBC and have reached the age of 55.
• Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program!

About the Position

• We are searching for a permanent Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team.
• PBC’s compensation program is built on a pay-for-performance philosophy, rewarding both individual and organizational achievements. The typical hiring range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on a combination of skills, education, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, you’ll be eligible for our annual bonus program.

If you're passionate about technology risk, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at Pacific Blue Cross.

As the Senior Internal Auditor specializing in IT Audit, you will lead IT-focused audits from planning through reporting, assessing key technology, cybersecurity, and transformation risks across the organization. You'll work on high-impact initiatives including cybersecurity reviews, IT controls, system implementations, and digital transformation projects, helping strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls.

We're looking for a proactive and organized professional who can independently manage audits, build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders, and deliver practical, risk-focused recommendations. Your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and drive quality outcomes will be key to your success.

In your first year, you will play an important role in delivering the Internal Audit plan, providing assurance over critical technology and cybersecurity risks, and supporting Executive Leadership and the Audit Committee with insights that help protect and strengthen the organization.

Our ideal candidate is a proactive and organized IT Audit professional with experience in IT Audit, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, ITGCs, and Digital Transformation. You can independently lead audits from planning through reporting, build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders, and deliver clear, practical recommendations.

We are looking for candidates that are strong communicators with critical thinking skills who takes ownership, thrive in a collaborative environment, and consistently delivers high-quality audit work. Experience in IT Audit, Cybersecurity Audit, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity (GRC), Internal Audit, Systems Implementation reviews (SDLC), System development life cycle audits, Risk Assurance, or Big 4 environments, particularly within financial services or other regulated industries, is highly valued.

Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact

The Senior Internal Auditor, IT Audit helps Pacific Blue Cross effectively manage technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation risks by providing independent assurance over critical systems, processes, and controls.

In this role, you will lead end-to-end IT audits, evaluating technology controls related to cybersecurity, access management, system development, change management, and technology operations. You will identify emerging risks, uncover control gaps, and provide practical recommendations that strengthen governance, improve risk management, and support business objectives.

The Senior Internal Auditor supports major technology and transformation initiatives by helping ensure risks are identified and controls are embedded throughout the project lifecycle. You will communicate meaningful audit findings and insights to management, Executive Leadership, and the Audit Committee, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the organization.

By partnering with business and technology teams, you will help deliver the Internal Audit plan, maintain high audit standards, and provide confidence that key technology risks are being effectively managed.

Key Experiences You Bring To This Role

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.
• Relevant professional certification/designation(s) such as: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) , Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) , Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or another relevant professional designation.
• 5 - 8 years of working experience in internal or external audit.
• Ability to lead an internal audit engagement, end-to-end, with management supervision.
• Experience with working paper software applications, such as AuditBoard, and/or ability to learn new software applications quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of internal control and risk management principles.
• Strong knowledge of internal control testing, and documentation of work done, and evidence obtained.
• Proven teamwork ability, contributing to a positive and progressive work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada’s Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail]. These accommodation requests will be reviewed confidentially and, on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.