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Senior Management Auditor

Management Audit

Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta

Temporary, Full-Time - 12 months

People are at the heart of everything we do!

Your work here helps support a safer, healthier and stronger Alberta.

If you value service, care, excellence, trust and fairness, you'll fit right in. You'll play an important role in making a difference that creates a safer, healthier and stronger Alberta by putting people first. We work together every day to help minimize the impact of workplace injuries and illnesses on Alberta workers and employers.

As the independent operator and administrator of the province's Workers' Compensation Act, WCB-Alberta provides protection for over two million workers and nearly 200,000 Alberta employers. Our employees are inspired to make a positive impact on the lives of injured workers and businesses throughout the province.

How you'll make a difference:

Management Audit Services is the internal audit function for the organization. As a Senior Management Auditor reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, you will help support WCB-Alberta's commitment to effective governance, sound risk management and strong internal controls. Working as part of Management Audit Services, you will contribute to both independent assurance audits and advisory engagements that help senior management and the Audit Committee make informed decisions, strengthen business processes, and support continuous improvement across the organization.

In this role, you will work with people at all levels of WCB-Alberta to understand programs, assess risks, evaluate controls and provide practical, value-added insight that helps the organization better serve Alberta workers and employers. You will join a collaborative, professional team that values customer service, learning, open communication, and high-quality internal audit practices.

Your responsibilities:

As a Senior Management Auditor, you will support the Management Audit Services team by leading assigned internal audit engagements and activities in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards. To do this you will:

• Develop a strong understanding of WCB-Alberta's structure, governance, priorities, and business processes to assess risk, analyze information, and formulate practical advice and/or recommendations..
• Plan and complete audit and advisory engagements assigned from the MAS Internal Audit Plan using a risk-focused approach, while maintaining timelines, budget, and quality expectations that add value and provide insight.
• Apply and continue to build technical competencies in internal audit methodologies, risk management, internal control frameworks, project management, and data-informed analysis..
• Collaborate with business areas across WCB-Alberta to build effective relationships, understand processes and communicate observations and recommendations clearly.
• Work with internal and external professionals, including the Office of the Auditor General of Alberta, to support coordinated and effective assurance activities.
• Support the Chief Internal Auditor and Management Audit Services team, to address requests initiated from Senior Management and/or the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Your experience and skills:

• University degree or diploma in, Business, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Kinesiology, Rehabilitation or Disability Management or other related disciplines.
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, financial oversight, digital transformation or a related field. .
• Experience planning and leading complex audits and advisory engagements in accordance with internal audit professional standards.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal controls and audit methodology, with the ability to apply sound judgment in assessing processes and identifying practical recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret information, assess risk, identify root causes and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex issues, facilitate discussions and build effective relationships across the organization.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and collaboratively, and exercise discretion when dealing with complex or sensitive matters.
• Advanced skills with the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams Visio, etc.) and the aptitude to learn audit software. .
• Demonstrates commitment and actively participates in continuous professional development opportunities.

Additional assets:

• Professional designation or certification in internal audit, accounting, risk management, fraud examination, information technology, project management, process improvement or data analytics, such as CIA, IPA, CPA, CRMA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma or a related designation.
• Experience with analytical tools (i.e. Cognos, Power BI, Power BI Metrics, Power Query, Galvanize, etc.) or modern audit technologies including generative artificial intelligence. .
• Knowledge of WCB-Alberta legislation, policies, procedures, systems, disability management or supervisory practices.
• Experience auditing in a public sector or government environment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities (combination of work from physical office and primary home residence) that foster a healthy work-life balance. Take the next great step in your career and help us change lives. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook

Salary:$94,909.00 to $111,641.00 per annum (Salary Grade 12)

The successful candidate must reside in Alberta and be able to work in person from our Edmonton downtown, or Calgary office as required. This position is temporary for a period of up to one year with the possibility of extension or permanency. Final candidates are required to undergo a security clearance and credit check as a condition of employment.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

Interested candidate please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume.

Posting Date: August 31, 2026

Closing Date: September 14, 2026

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for a skills assessment and/or interview will be contacted.