Metrolinx

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Internal Audit Office is looking for a Manager, Internal Audit- Operations. The Manager will be responsible for managing and overseeing the execution of the Operations audit and advisory activities in the Internal Audit annual audit plan. The position is responsible for completing control testing and preparing reports for the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations, Director, Operational and Information Technology Audit and the Vice President, Audit, Regulatory Compliance, and Controls (“ARCC”).

What will I be doing?

• Assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations maintain a comprehensive Internal Audit strategy that determines the adequacy of Metrolinx’s network of risk management, controls, and governance processes, including maintaining current information on the various sources of assurance across the organization (e.g., reviews, audits, evaluations and assessments performed by the business areas or elsewhere in the organization), to consider and report on the extent to which reliance thereon can be placed by executive management and the Board
• Assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations develop a flexible, risk-based audit plan that considers the entire span of internal audit techniques and balances the use of in-house skills and co-sourced partners; prepares the audit plan for submission to the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee for review and approval
• Plans and manages execution of individual audits, including financial, operational, internal control, value for money and compliance audits; coordinates various audit projects to meet established deadlines; coordinates priorities with other audit manager(s) and across audit teams
• Assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations develop reports for executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board (e.g. results of audit projects, lessons learned and their applicability across the organization, Internal Audit operations, etc.); assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations develop reports for Metrolinx Management Committees
• Builds and maintains strong relationships throughout the organization to advise management on risk management, internal control, and governance matters
• Develops and maintains a positive and productive working relationship with staff and management throughout the organization, with a ‘no surprises’ approach to audit work and findings
• Initiates and participates in internal management forums to share ‘lessons learned’ and best practices identified through audit efforts, and seek opportunities to provide advice and technical expertise across the organization, while avoiding assuming roles that conflict with IA’s functional independence
• Works in partnership with all Business Units to review and assess current processes and recommend pragmatic and sustainable solutions/enhancements and engage fellow employees to actively identify and manage business risks and controls
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the standards and guidance included in the Global International Audit Standards (GIAS) developed by the IIA and with evolving knowledge in the field of Internal Auditing; maintains compliance with IIA standards and its Code of Ethics
• Maintains the Internal Audit Charter and related policies, procedures, manuals, and training materials
• Facilitates the ongoing evolution of internal audit to remain “in-tune” with professional standards and developments and be up-to-date with Metrolinx’s objectives, strategies, lines of businesses, operational processes (e.g. ERM framework), and ‘compliance’ activities
• Creates a working environment that is aligned with the organization’s desire to be a “best company to work for”, ensuring that people resources possess the required skills, are properly aligned, and are provided with the appropriate resources and guidance for the demands of the function
• Creates an environment of openness and trust to empower staff and encourage innovation while following professional standards in our role as an independent oversight group
• Develops, mentors, coaches, and guides a matrixed internal team of highly qualified multi-disciplinary professionals working with co‑sourced partners
• Monitors work assignments for adherence to professional and divisional quality standards
• Holds others accountable and coaches individuals for improvement with positive and constructive performance feedback to increase the likelihood of success; encourages individuals to monitor their own efforts; facilitates effective brainstorming; monitors the achievement of performance objectives and develops and implements action plans to address performance gaps
• Attracts and retains top talent and provides opportunities for growth; encourages people to express their views, suggestions and actions
• Assists the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Operations to develop audit talent that may be exported around the organization into other operational, control and compliance positions, based on business needs/requirements

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated years of progressive experience conducting internal audits, including experience directly managing audit staff, or a comparable combination of progressive experience in internal and external audit (while obtaining relevant professional designation(s))
• Must become a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Continuing Education in auditing, project management, technology and / or construction is required
• Relevant designations are expected with priority given to auditing designations such as, Auditing/Accounting: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
• Examples of relevant designations:
  • Engineering and Project Management: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Fraud: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI)
  • Technology: Control Objectives for IT (CobiT); Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
  • IIA designations: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
  • ISACA designations: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation:

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

Application Process:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.

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