City Auditor

ABOUT THE CITY OF EDMONTON

With a population reaching one million people, Edmonton is one of Canada’s fastest growing cities.

Edmonton’s character is marked by its openness, inventiveness, risk taking and collaboration. People and organizations work together here to solve problems and go after opportunities.

The City’s population is among Canada’s youngest. Six post secondary institutions turn out thousands of graduates each year, who are ready to work and eager to bring their ideas to life. Diversity, rich culture and arts, and a strong social fabric add to Edmonton’s strengths.

Edmonton is a relationship-based city that believes fundamentally that when we listen and work together, we make better decisions. We get to better places. We achieve better outcomes.

Culture

 “Working together, and aligned with Council’s vision, we enable a better life for all Edmontonians.”

Our cultural commitments form the basis for how City of Edmonton staff work together to achieve this vision and serve City Council, the public, and each other:

Safe - We value, respect, and protect the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of each other and those we serve.

Helpful - We care about people’s experiences. We work with them and for them to seize opportunities, address challenges, and deliver outstanding service.

Accountable - We are trusted and empowered to embrace our responsibility for our actions, decisions, and behaviours.

Integrate - We get the best results when we align our diverse ideas, knowledge, and efforts in shared purpose.

Excellent - We perform to the highest standard. We passionately pursue innovation and continuously improve ourselves, our teams, and our city.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City Auditor reports to the City Council through the Audit Committee and is accountable for the exercise of all powers, duties, and functions delegated to the City Auditor by Council, established under the City Auditor Bylaw.

The City Auditor is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Office of the City Auditor (OCA), which is independent of City Administration related to planning, conducting, and reporting on audit and/or non-audit projects. This allows the City Auditor to conduct further review outside the original scope of an audit or non-audit project if, during the course of the project, the City Auditor identifies significant information that may put the City's objectives at risk. Many of the City Auditor's projects are complex in nature and in some cases involve two or more stakeholder groups with entrenched and conflicting viewpoints and opinions.

The City Auditor is also responsible for all internal audit activities within City Programs and City Agencies including:

  • Independent, objective assurance and consulting activities designed to add value and improve the City's Programs.
  • Assisting the City Administration with accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach designed to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
  • Coordination of fraud investigation activities with City Programs or City Agencies.

The City Auditor carries out their responsibilities as defined by legislation and policy.

THE PERSON

Qualifications & Education Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess relevant academic preparation including an undergraduate degree and a Chartered Professional Accounting designation (CPA) combined with extensive and progressively more senior level experience in a municipal, provincial, or federal government settings or in major, multi-divisional corporate structures. A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation would be considered an asset.  In addition, the ideal candidate will have proven accomplishments in the following areas:

  • Extensive experience applying leadership principles with stakeholders, clients, and staff members from both operational and corporate perspectives.
  • A positive record of working effectively with elected officials, senior leadership, community stakeholders, boards and committees, and public consultation processes.
  • Extensive experience in assessing and applying principles of strong financial management.
  • People and project leadership skills are essential combined with a solid track record of demonstrating sound internal audit knowledge and experience.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment, business, and financial acumen in all levels of decision-making. Coaches and inspires others throughout the organization to do the same.
  • Thorough knowledge of internal auditing standards, the ability to differentiate between major and minor issues and a strong customer service orientation is vital.
  • Able to create and sustain shared commitment to key issues pertinent to the City.
  • Demonstrates high ethical standards and sense of integrity.
  • A builder of a strong and positive work culture environment; acts as a mentor and role model to staff.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, both written and verbal. Possesses strong listening skills and utmost respect for confidentiality.
  • Demonstrates a proactive approach to resolve issues prior to conflicts arising.
  • A commitment to professional development is an asset.
  • Knowledge and familiarity with the Municipal Government Act and their impact on the City would be considered an asset.

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