Internal Auditor

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.

In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary which will be commensurate with qualifications.

Location -   This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management

The mission of Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management (IA & ERM) is to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes within the University of Alberta.

IA & ERM executes audits, oversees the University’s enterprise risk management framework and conducts investigations into reports of fraud and irregularity. Through these activities, it provides tools and insight to protect and enhance institutional value and improve decision-making in pursuit of institutional goals.

To meet its mission, IA & ERM delivers its core audit activities under two main service lines – internal auditing and examining alleged fraud or irregularities. There are also four audit-related activities where IA & ERM play a role: liaison with external audit groups; continuous auditing; risk management; and institutional compliance. Everyone in the group must contribute to service delivery in all these areas.

Position Summary

Internal auditors must demonstrate a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently on complex assignments. They use their extensive audit experience, professional qualifications and educational knowledge and skills on value-for-money (systems) audits, special investigations, financial and operating audits, and provide audit-related advice. This includes leading independent reviews of, and providing advice on all University operations, business and management activities. In doing so, auditors assist the University in accomplishing its strategic, operational, reporting and compliance objectives.

Internal auditors must demonstrate flexibility and professionalism, as well as sensitivity to the confidential nature of the matters examined. As part of a small group, internal auditors also have a responsibility to assist in the continuous improvement of the audit methodology and practices of the department. 

In fulfilling their responsibilities, internal auditors provide leadership as strategic collaborators with University management in their efforts to enable positive change. They are experts in independent and objective assessment of risk, control and governance and add value by bridging these audit requirements with an understanding of organizational culture and innovation.