Department: Human Resources & Corporate Services
Employee Group: Exempt
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: Professional / Technical, Level P4B ($138,719.13 - $163,194.52 annually)

THIS ROLE:

• Leads a team of professional staff and works as a specialist to plan, execute and manage the internal audit function and enterprise risk management for Metro Vancouver. Develops and implements an annual risk-based internal audit plan, aligned with organizational priorities and emerging risks. Ensures internal controls, internal audit methodologies, quality standards, governance processes and risk management and mitigation strategies are effective and aligned with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Leads and conducts operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits and risk management reviews, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up. Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Prepares clear, concise audit and risk management reports and presents findings, recommendations, and action plans to senior management and political committees and board as required.
• Provides advice and guidance on internal controls, process improvements, fraud prevention, and compliance with policies and regulations. Liaises with management, external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders to coordinate audit activities and share best practices.
• Monitors trends in internal audit, risk, and governance, and recommends improvements to audit methodologies and tools. Promotes internal control and risk management awareness through training and communication initiatives.
• Tracks management action plans and ensure timely resolution of audit findings and recommendations.
• Accountable for program budget preparation and reporting; monitors and controls spending ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of funds.
• Responsible for hiring, supervising, directing, and motivating staff and monitors performance towards department and corporate objectives; ensures staff adhere to corporate and board policies. Leads, coaches, mentors and develops staff recognizing the importance of training. Resolves technical, operational or relational issues staff encounter while doing their work.
• Performs other related duties as required.