Senior Internal Auditor
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Pay Band 5
Permanent / Open competition
Fredericton

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

Who we are:
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers in Education who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Policy, Strategic Planning and Project Management Office Division at the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking for an individual to join the Internal Audit Team in a position as Senior Internal Auditor.

What you will do:
The successful candidate will be responsible to lead the Internal Audit and Quality Assurance unit which supports management in ensuring policies, processes and controls are aligned with the corporate objectives by safeguarding assets, identifying and managing risks that could inhibit management from accomplishing their strategic priorities. The unit also provides assurance regarding effectiveness of controls, compliance with regulatory requirements and, when appropriate, recommendations are provided for improvement, in relation to the management of programs and resources.

Key responsibility areas within the unit include ensuring:

• Manage an internal auditor and the work of the unit.
• Inherent and emerging risks are proactively identified and managed.
• Non-compliance issues are reduced.
• Financial and operational information provided to senior management is accurate and relevant.
• Assets and resources are acquired and utilized in accordance with mandates obtained from the Minister.
• Assets are safeguarded to prevent or minimize loss or fraud, and procedures are in place to proactively identify and detect fraud.
• Programs, activities and operations are performed in accordance with the principles of economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform audits as required.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relations with stakeholders.

The scope of responsibility for this unit spans across EECD, Part II as well as external third-party entities (i.e. Early learning and childcare facilities).

Who you are:
The successful candidate is someone who is curious and has a strong desire to provide value and protect New Brunswick tax dollars. You value the education system and are keen to solve complex problems. If this sounds like you, you are probably the right person for this position.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Required Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or a related area.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience in the field of accounting, auditing or risk management.
• Completion of an accredited program leading to a Professional Accounting or Auditing Designation (CA, CGA, CMA, CPA, CIA, CISA).
• Internal audit experience.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Nice to have:

• Experience in Project management.
• Experience with data analytics.
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Initiative
• Organizational Awareness
• Results Orientation

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Principals
• Knowledge of Auditing
• Knowledge of Risk Management

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Wage:
Pay Band 5 - $65,936 – $92,092 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: Place 2000, 250 King Street, Fredericton.
• Travel to school districts, schools or early learning childcare facilities may be required depending on the nature of the audits.
• Possibility of remote work within New Brunswick.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to your community.
• Minimum of 1.25 days/month of paid vacation.
• 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by April 21, 2025, indicating competition number 25-2000-001. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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