Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Job Requisition ID: 11110

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Security Requirement: Secret

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 84699.11 to $ 105873.89 and are based on qualifications and experience.

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. 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.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the Internal Audit team, where we continuously strive to innovate and be a leader in our delivery practices. In the role of Internal Auditor, Specialist, you will participate in all phases of internal audit projects and will contribute to delivering high quality impactful audits across the corporation by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, risk management and controls.

What you’ll do:

• Participate in and/or lead audits, including supervising and reviewing the work of team members to ensure that high quality project results are provided on a timely basis.
• Develop 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, the recognition of major observations and effective relationships with clients and stakeholders maintained.
• Prepare audit reports/deliverables supported by appropriate evidence and follow up and validate the implementation of action plans to address audit recommendations.
• Research industry good 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 or an equivalent combination of related education and experience, along with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in internal audit and/or external audit. Completion or current pursuit of a professional designation in Accounting (CPA (CA, CMA, CGA)) or Audit/Assurance (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)).
• Sound judgment, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• A demonstrated experience in project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including presentation, influencing, mentoring, negotiation, and networking, with the ability to effectively support clients in addressing audit outcomes.
• Knowledge and experience in using Internal Audit/Risk Management or business intelligence applications (e.g., TeamMate, Power BI, GRC systems), as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and/or the Canadian Auditing Standards.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition may 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!