Director, Audit, Research, Evaluation and Ethics (AREE) and Chief Audit Executive (CAE)

National Capital Commission•Ottawa, ON

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Audit Executive is accountable for the development and management of the internal audit of programs and services of the NCC in order to provide the CEO and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (Audit Committee) an independent opinion and level of assurance on the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of NCC operations as well as the adequacy of the NCC’s risk management, control and governance processes. As Director for Research and Evaluation, the position is accountable for the development and management of the research and evaluation of all programs and services of the NCC in order to provide the CEO and the Executive Management Committee (EMC) with independent and objective, evidence-based assessments of the performance of programs as well as support decision making with respect to their continued relevance, success and cost effectiveness (value-for-money). As Senior Officer for Disclosure under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA), supports the CEO in meeting the requirements of the PSDPA. Helps promote a positive environment for disclosing wrongdoing and deals with disclosure of wrongdoing made by NCC employees. As Senior Ethics Officer, provides corporate leadership on ethical practices and behaviors and offers advice on ethical dilemmas.

Requirements

A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Must have either a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) accounting designation or an accreditation as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in managing and conducting audits and investigations, in compliance with the IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework.
Experience managing and conducting research and evaluation studies as prescribed by professional organizations such as the Canadian Evaluation Society or the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association.
Knowledge of the legislation under which the NCC operates and conducts its activities such as; National Capital Act, Financial Administration Act, Auditor General Act, Federal Accountability Act, Privacy and Access to Information Acts, Official Languages Act, Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act.
Ability to provide analysis and advice to senior management on a broad range of complex and high-profile issues.
Ability to build partnerships and collaborative working relations with a wide variety of internal partners.
Ability to provide strategic advice and support to executives and other NCC officials.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
Linguistic profile: Bilingual CBC.

Nice To Haves

Key Leadership Competencies: Create Vision and Strategy, Mobilize People, Uphold Integrity and Respect, Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders, Promote Innovation and Guide Change, Achieve Results.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the internal audit of programs and services of the NCC.
Provide the CEO and the Audit Committee an independent opinion and level of assurance on the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of NCC operations.
Ensure the adequacy of the NCC’s risk management, control and governance processes.
Develop and manage the research and evaluation of all programs and services of the NCC.
Provide the CEO and the Executive Management Committee with independent and objective, evidence-based assessments of program performance.
Support decision making regarding program relevance, success, and cost-effectiveness.
Support the CEO in meeting the requirements of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act (PSDPA).
Promote a positive environment for disclosing wrongdoing.
Deal with disclosures of wrongdoing made by NCC employees.
Provide corporate leadership on ethical practices and behaviors.
Offer advice on ethical dilemmas.