Senior Internal Auditor

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: Fulltime

Job Summary
A national organization responsible for delivering civil air navigation services across Canada is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to support its Internal Audit leadership team. The organization provides a range of services including air traffic control, flight information, aeronautical data, weather briefings, airport advisory functions, and electronic navigation support. With a workforce of over 4,000 employees and a strong reputation for excellence, the organization is committed to maintaining a high-quality, professional, and rewarding work environment.

The Internal Auditor will contribute to the department’s mission of providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services that enhance operational effectiveness across the organization.

What the organization offers:
• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Meaningful and impactful work

In this role, you will:
• Participate in planning activities to help develop a risk-based audit plan
• Perform assigned audit work efficiently and effectively, including:

• Leading audit projects within defined scope and timelines

• Preparing risk-based work programs for various assignments and complex audits

• Working independently to complete assigned tasks

• Supervising and reviewing work performed by other team members

• Providing constructive feedback to colleagues and leadership

• Mentoring team members and supporting stakeholders when needed

• Communicating clearly with audit teams and business partners throughout each assignment

• Analyzing data and, when appropriate, using audit tools to support analysis

• Preparing reports, documentation, exceptions, and value-added recommendations

• Managing engagements within approved budgets using sound project management practices
  • Contribute to team discussions and offer meaningful feedback
  • Build networks and maintain positive working relationships across the organization
  • Stay up to date with relevant professional standards (IIA, CIA, ISACA, etc.) and apply them in daily work
  • Maintain strong technical and analytical skills
  • Support additional administrative tasks aligned with departmental objectives

What you bring:
• Post-secondary degree and/or professional accounting designation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an audit environment
• Experience documenting and auditing business processes and/or business applications
• Understanding of fraud risks and indicators
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and business process best practices
• Familiarity with risk and internal control frameworks
• Working knowledge of IT governance standards and frameworks, including COBIT

How others describe you:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative, with strong negotiation and diplomacy abilities
• Detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Capable of performing analysis using automated audit tools
• Exercises sound judgment in handling confidential information
• Skilled in interviewing and facilitating discussions

Working Conditions:
• This role is based at the organization’s Ottawa office and follows a hybrid model requiring a minimum of three days per week on site.