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Internal Audit Manager

                                                                                                           

 

Competition # : 47828 

Department: Service Nova Scotia

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG 

Closing Date: 19-Feb-26  (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

 
At the Department of Service Nova Scotia, we impact every citizen, business and municipality in Nova Scotia. Our mandate is to design and deliver programs and services to meet the needs of our clients and the public good through a culture of excellence.  Our vision is to be a recognized leader in service and public protection that delivers trusted, accessible, modern programs, and contributes to Nova Scotia as a safe and desirable place to live, work and do business. To learn more about our Department, please click here.
 
The Internal Audit Centre is an independent objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve government operations. We help government accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
 
The Internal Audit Centre is looking for a professional with experience in internal audit to join their dynamic team. Do you understand risk and controls from an internal audit and anti-fraud perspective? Are you excited about sharing your knowledge with those around you? Would your co-workers describe you as a natural leader? Are you a self-starter and able to work independently? Are you considered a high achiever and driven to succeed? Do you have a passion for employee engagement and creating a culture where employees feel valued and motivated to give their best? Is managing people and complex projects one of your key strengths?
 
If you answered yes to the above questions, the Internal Audit Centre wants you as their new Audit Manager!

About Our Opportunity

 
As the Audit Manager, you will be accountable for leading internal audit activities to support Government Departments and associated Agencies, Boards and Commissions. You will lead and support projects and project teams, maintain effective client relationships, and provide independent advice and recommendations that support innovation and continuous improvement throughout Government. You will support the delivery of operational and compliance audits, and formal and informal advisory services to improve risk management, control and governance processes.
 
 As Audit Manager for the Government of Nova Scotia’s Fraud Risk Management Program (FRMP), you serve as a subject matter expert and leader within the Internal Audit Centre and across government. Reporting to the Senior Audit Manager, you oversee key components of the FRMP, including the Corporate Fraud Policy, reporting and investigation procedures, fraud training and awareness, prevention and detection activities, the Fraud Reporting Service, special investigations, and fraud risk assessments. You also coach and mentor staff, support the Fraud Risk Management Committee, and help implement the FRMP Strategic Plan.

Primary Accountabilities

 
Plan, manage and apply agile practices to lead engagements conducted by internal staff and external consultants. This includes developing audit objectives, scope and criteria, conducting fieldwork, preparing reports and recommendations.
 
Supervise, schedule, coach, mentor and provide feedback for work submitted by staff assigned to engagements. Ensuring that projects are completed on a timely basis and add value to government operations.
 
Provide direction and recommendations that support risk management, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout government. Develop and maintain a network with client management (including senior government officials), peers, external consultants, and other jurisdictions for sharing information related to best practices and emerging risks and issues.

Qualifications and Experience

 

As the successful candidate, you have a relevant undergraduate degree, in addition to a minimum of four years of relevant audit experience. You also possess one or more of the following:

  • An audit designation/certification (e.g., CIA, CISA)
  • CPA designation
  • A relevant master’s degree

The following skills and experience would also be considered as assets in this role:

  • A Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
  • Experience with digital workplaces, information technology, data analytics, and/or business intelligence.
  • Experience conducting fraud  investigations.
  • Experience conducting fraud risk assessments.


Furthermore, it would be an asset if you have obtained the CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) designation, and if you are the successful candidate, it will be a requirement to obtain this designation.

In addition, you are a seasoned professional with demonstrated leadership qualities, including a commitment to employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, and creating a supportive and positive work culture. You possess strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written, and exercise discretion in handling confidential information. You possess knowledge of the application of culture, processes, business models and technologies of the internet-era in your work. You also excel in managing large projects or programs, multi-tasking, and in leading professional staff.   

The Government of Nova Scotia has adopted the LEADS Leadership Framework. During the interview, candidates will be expected to express how they have demonstrated the key behaviors and capabilities required to effectively lead in a caring and inclusive environment. LEADS Domains includes Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions and Systems Transformation. Please follow LEADS (novascotia.ca) for more information.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency

 

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

 

Benefits

 

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.  For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

 

Working Conditions

 

Some travel throughout the province may be required.

Additional Information

 

This is a term employment opportunity with anticipated end date of December 31, 2027.  

What We Offer

 

  • Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
  • Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
  • Countless career paths
  • A dynamic client service environment focused on team work 

     

Pay Grade:  EC 11 

Salary Range:  $3,501.95 - $4,377.48 Bi-Weekly   

 

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

 

Accommodation Statement:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

 

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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. 

 

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

          

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