Internal Auditor

Location: Whitby, ON, Hybrid

Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Duration: 6-month contract, with possibility of renewal or extension

About the Opportunity

Join a public sector organization as an Internal Auditor, where youll lead complex audit, assurance, review, and advisory projects that strengthen organizational performance, accountability, and risk management. Your work will provide objective insights and practical recommendations that support sound decision-making across the organization.

Youll collaborate with business leaders, executives, audit colleagues, and other stakeholders, building trusted relationships while maintaining the independence and objectivity essential to internal audit. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to meaningful projects while contributing to strong governance and continuous improvement.

Whats In It for You

• Work in a flexible hybrid environment with a collaborative, experienced audit team
• Lead varied and complex audit projects with exposure to senior leaders and executive stakeholders
• Apply your expertise across performance, compliance, financial, and operational areas
• Contribute to process improvements, stronger controls, and effective risk management across a public sector environment

Your Responsibilities

• Youll plan and lead complex audits, developing criteria to assess business processes, performance, controls, and accounting records
• In this role, youll manage agile audit approaches, prioritize risk areas, guide less experienced team members, and support project oversight
• Youll prepare thorough working papers and draft reports that clearly support findings, conclusions, and practical recommendations
• Youll provide objective advice on the effectiveness of internal controls and negotiate practical, cost-effective solutions with stakeholders
• Youll conduct interviews, present findings, advise on control improvements, and collaborate with business units on action plans
• Youll support senior audit leadership with briefings and communications for executives and the Board
• Youll help maintain audit quality standards, manuals, and templates while supporting compliance with applicable auditing standards

Skills and Qualifications

• 68 years of progressive audit experience spanning performance, compliance, and financial audits, with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• CPA or CIA designation is required
• Experience within the public sector or a similar complex organization is an asset
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk assessment, internal controls, and quality assurance practices
• Excellent analytical, interviewing, report-writing, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.ALL qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.