Audit Supervisor, Office of the Auditor General

Regional Municipality of Peel • Mississauga, ON

17h • CA$105,754 - CA$132,193 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Supervisor, Performance Audit is a key leadership role within the Office of the Auditor General. Reporting to an Audit Manager, Senior Audit Manager, or the Deputy Auditor General, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of performance audits that provide independent, evidence-based insights to strengthen accountability, improve operational effectiveness, and support better outcomes for residents. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that drives systemic improvement and helps ensure public resources are used effectively, efficiently, and responsibly.

Requirements

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A satisfactory Level 2 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• Minimum three (3) years of performance auditing experience, including experience leading or supervising performance audit engagements or significant components of complex audits.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and professional standards.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to assess complex issues and develop evidence-based conclusions.
• Sound understanding of risk assessment, governance, performance measurement, and internal control concepts.
• Ability to identify root causes and develop practical recommendations that support meaningful organizational improvement.
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce and review clear, concise, and compelling audit reports.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex findings in a constructive, objective, and accessible manner.
• Demonstrated ability to lead audit teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality results within established timelines.
• Proven coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to build trusted relationships while maintaining the independence and objectivity of the audit function.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, accountability, and stewardship.
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Commitment to maintaining the credibility, independence, and professionalism of the Office of the Auditor General.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous learning, respectful collaboration, modeling inclusive behaviours, and proactively recognizing and managing bias in decision-making and leadership practices.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Working knowledge of risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, ACL, IDEA, Tableau, or advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Experience working within municipal, public-sector, or broader public-sector accountability environments.
• Experience conducting value-for-money or performance audits within a public-sector environment is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day conduct of performance audits from planning through reporting.
• Develop audit objectives, scope, criteria, and audit programs, ensuring alignment with the Office's methodology and professional standards.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate audit work, while monitoring progress against budgets, timelines, and key milestones.
• Oversee evidence gathering, interviews, research activities, and data analysis to ensure audit conclusions are well-supported.
• Review audit working papers for quality, completeness, and compliance with established methodologies and standards.
• Apply professional judgment to identify areas of significance, emerging risks, and opportunities for organizational improvement.
• Assess audit evidence and validate that findings, root causes, and recommendations are significant, defensible, and actionable.
• Lead the preparation and review of audit reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and impact.
• Facilitate the clearance of findings and recommendations with auditee management.
• Support the Audit Manager and Deputy Auditor General in finalizing reports for the Auditor General, senior leadership, and Council.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Senior Auditors and Auditors, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and support employee development.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for auditee management throughout audit engagements.
• Lead engagement meetings, including opening, status, validation, and closing meetings.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, briefing materials, and reports for the Auditor General, senior management, and Council committees.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and quality assurance practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and psychological health benefits from day one
• OMERS defined-benefit pension plan
• Competitive vacation entitlement and paid personal days
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Performance-based recognition
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level