Senior Auditor

About the job

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Senior Auditor on this team, you will:

• identify, develop and prioritize significant issues in a diverse range of performance audit assignments related to environmental topics and programs, which may include ministries' compliance with, and implementation of, the EBR;
• conduct research, interview ministry staff, experts and stakeholders, review documents, compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative information, and execute other work to gather supporting evidence; and
• draft clear, concise findings for assigned components of performance audits, and other related assignments.
• What you bring to the team

You will qualify for this position by demonstrating:

• A Bachelor's degree in environmental studies/sciences or related fields (e.g., law, biology, planning), with preference given to individuals with a Master's or PhD in these fields, and those with work experience in environmental law, science or policy.
• Experience researching, analyzing and reporting on environmental matters.
• Ability and desire to work out of our office in Toronto (20 Dundas Street West).
• Ability and desire to travel within Ontario.
• Work experience in the public sector (e.g., an Ontario ministry or agency, conservation authority, municipality, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, etc.) or the private sector (e.g., an environmental consulting firm) is an asset.

Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) Screening

• Prior to an offer of employment, the top applicant(s) will be required to undergo a screening by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC).

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

• Knowledge or experience in environmental studies, sciences, policies and/or programs.
• General understanding of the Ontario government environment, legislative processes and government policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research techniques and principles, including data analysis, sampling techniques, surveys, questionnaires, and interviews.
• Familiarity with Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993, and the tools available to Ontarians under this legislation.

Analytical, Judgement and Problem-solving Skills:

• Strong research and analytical skills to assess multi-dimensional problems and program/audit/process improvement issues.
• Proven judgement to independently identify audit issues, determine root causes, analyze impacts and make recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills to co-ordinate work with other team members in order to complete work within an agreed upon time frame.

Communication and Relationship-management Skills:

• Strong oral communication skills to communicate observations, recommendations and action plans with auditees.
• Excellent written communication skills to ensure reports are clear and concise and can be easily understood by the auditees and the public.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work co-operatively in a team environment.

What's in it for you?

• A modern organization with a flexible hybrid work model with in-office attendance at a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Work with an innovative and high-performing organization, committed to creating a positive organizational culture.
• A defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health plan, and life and disability insurance.
• Healthcare spending account.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits.