Senior Operational Auditor

ATCO•Calgary, AB

12d

About The Position

As a Senior Operational Auditor, you will lead risk-based operational audits and advisory engagements across ATCO's diverse operations. You'll evaluate operational controls, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices while providing practical recommendations that strengthen performance and support informed decision-making. Working independently and in collaboration with business stakeholders, you will manage audits from planning through reporting, assess complex operational risks, and help shape a strong control environment across areas such as utility operations, asset integrity, maintenance and reliability, HSE, emergency preparedness, and major capital projects. This role provides the opportunity to influence operational excellence while gaining broad exposure to business strategies and initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Science
5+ years of operational experience; internal audit, compliance, risk management, or regulatory experience considered an asset.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders
Advanced understanding of risk management, internal controls, and operational governance practices
Ability to translate complex operational and technical information into clear, actionable insights.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate both immediate and long-term impacts of decisions and strategies
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of utility operations, gas and electric transmission and distribution systems, and/or asset integrity frameworks is considered an asset
P.Eng, Project Management Professional (PMP), MBA or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) are assets

Responsibilities

Lead operational audit and advisory engagements from risk assessment and planning through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities.
Evaluate the effectiveness of operational controls, risk management practices, and regulatory compliance requirements across critical business functions.
Identify opportunities to strengthen operational performance, reliability, safety, and compliance through practical, risk-based recommendations.
Develop clear, evidence-based audit observations and communicate findings effectively to business leaders and stakeholders.
Conduct engagements across operational areas including asset integrity, maintenance and reliability programs, HSE compliance, emergency preparedness, and major capital projects.
Assess compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulatory requirements, including industry standards and jurisdictional regulations.
Monitor emerging operational, regulatory, and industry risks and contribute to the development of risk-based audit plans.
Build trusted relationships across the business while serving as a key liaison between Internal Audit and operational teams.
Mentor and support audit team members, helping strengthen capability, consistency, and audit effectiveness.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and practices that enhance the value and impact of Internal Audit.