Internal Auditor

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you're a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the Audit and Evaluation team in the Internal Auditor position. In this role, you will be responsible for participating in all phases of internal audit projects. Your experience with evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls will help to deliver high quality impactful audits across the corporation.

What you'll do:

• Participate in audits and collaborate with team members to ensure that high quality project results are provided on a timely basis.
• Participate in developing audit plans for audit projects including risk assessments, audit objectives, criteria, and detailed audit programs to ensure the scope of the audit focuses on key areas of risk.
• Collect, analyze and evaluate information using analytical auditing procedures, including available technological tools (e.g. Excel and audit management software tools such as TeamMate+), to achieve audit objectives.
• Consult with clients throughout audits to ensure a common understanding of the facts and contribute to/conduct follow up and validation activities on the implementation of action plans to address audit recommendations.
• Participate in the preparation of audit deliverables (e.g. reports), supported by appropriate evidence.
• Research leading industry best practices and keep abreast of regulations and internal and external changes impacting the business environment.
• Support the development of the Risk Based Audit Plan.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as accounting, finance, business administration or commerce. A professional designation is an asset. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in internal audit and/or risk management.
• The knowledge and experience in the application of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and/or the Canadian Auditing Standards.
• The ability to research issues, analyze problems, synthesize information and make recommendations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation and networking skills.
• A proven experience in managing project tasks, demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in an agile environment.

It would be great if you also had:

• A professional designation : Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant license, designation, or certificate.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!