Manager, Audit, Risk and Compliance

at  Toronto Transit Commission

JOB INFORMATION

Requisition ID: 9823
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Audit, Risk & Compliance (20000052) - Internal Audit (30000088)
Salary Information: $118,445.60 - $148,020.60
Pay Scale Group: 11SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35, Off Days: Saturday & Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: August 16, 2024
Last Day to Apply: August 30, 2024
Reports to: Director, Audit, Risk and Compliance
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is North America’s third largest transit system and has been recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA. Guided by a forward-thinking strategic plan, the TTC’s vision is to be a transit system that makes Toronto proud. The TTC’s recruitment efforts are directly aligned to its mission of providing “a reliable, efficient, and integrated bus, streetcar and subway system that draws its high standards of customer care from our rich traditions of safety, service and courtesy.”

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU BRING?

• Completion of a Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Law, Accounting/Auditing, Business, Risk, Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Management/Sciences), OR a combination of relevant education, training and experience deemed to be equivalent.
• Experience managing and/or assessing a corporate compliance program including annual compliance attestations, compliance risk assessments, and legislative compliance testing and/or compliance audits.
• Experience supervising team members, planning, executing, documenting and reporting on the results of compliance/audit/advisory projects in accordance with professional standards.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, SQL and other visualization, business intelligence and database tools including Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) software.
• Considerable compliance and/or audit/advisory experience of compliance functions or several years of related work experience in the field of law, internal audit, risk management, project management or data analysis, with exposure to various types of business, governance, risk management and control processes.
• Professional designations/certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Solicitor (LLB), Certified Compliance Professional, Canadian Risk Management (CRM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is considered an asset.
• Experience in a transit agency, government agency or large public law/accounting/consulting firm is considered an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of provincial legislation applicable to a unionized employer in the public sector.
• Excellent research, critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to apply conceptual frameworks to new and unique situations.
• Working knowledge of the application of data analytics through the audit or compliance delivery cycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to provide written reports and presentations that accurately and clearly summarize issues and present solutions in an understandable and logical manner.
• Ability to work within budgeted timelines and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, including the ability and confidence to persuade others, and effectively communicate the value of audit, risk and compliance services.
• Must have or rapidly acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the Ontario Human Rights Code and Related Orders including disability accommodation and accessibility requirements pertaining to passengers and employees.

WHAT SKILLS YOU BRING

Communicate in a variety of mediums
Audit systems, processes, and products
Apply analytical skills
Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
Manage conflict
Understand and apply relevant laws and regulations
Use office technology, software and applications

As the Manager, Audit, Risk & Compliance you will be primarily responsible for assisting in the development of a corporate compliance program and managing the annual Executive Compliance Certificate process. The role may include providing advisory and/or audit activities with an emphasis on compliance and risk.
Strong preference would be provided to candidates that have in-depth experience through having worked in a second line compliance function and/or obtained deep expertise through providing auditing or advisory services to compliance/risk functions.
In addition, you will play a major role in the success of the application of data analysis in the TTC by advancing ARC’s objectives to promote the use of metrics and the identification of patterns and trends in the industry.
The role has primary accountability in assisting to ensure that the ARC annual compliance update report and any advisory or audit activities are aligned to the TTC’s strategic objectives and its Five-Year Corporate Plan.
As the incumbent, you must maintain and exercise professional skepticism and objectivity throughout all project assignments; and have an understanding and appreciation of the political context and the TTC’s dependencies on the City of Toronto, Unions, Ministry of Transportation, and other government agencies.
In addition to the above, you will support diversity, inclusion, and a respectful work and service environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Help to remove barriers and accommodate employees and customers (within their area of responsibility) in accordance with TTC’s commitments and obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and Related Orders, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and TTC’s policies and perform other duties as assigned.