Posting Title

BAND 1 - Audit Associate

Position Classification

Band 1

Union

N/A

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$65,300.21 to $93,100.19 annually

Close Date

9/8/2025

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Office of the Auditor General

Ministry Branch / Division

Financial Audit and Related Services

Job Summary

Audit Associate
Classification: Band 1
Salary: $65,300.21 to $93,100.19 annually
Job Type: Regular Full-Time, up to three positions available
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Location: Victoria, BC
An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies.

Do you want to be part of a challenging and rewarding work community?

The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. (OAG) is an independent office of the legislature that contributes to excellence in effective and accountable government. We offer opportunities for career growth, an excellent compensation package, and flexible working arrangements.

Our office promotes trust, cooperation, and teamwork in a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment. We are committed to creating and reinforcing diversity, equity, inclusion, and psychological safety – creating a safe environment where everyone feels they belong and are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. We support each other, celebrate our successes, and encourage a healthy work-life balance for everyone. Our staff events are socially, physically, and emotionally nourishing – with lots of great food – and fun!

Interested in growing your career? We offer support for your professional development and education, and reimbursement of your professional dues. Other benefits include:

• extended health benefits;
• policies and benefits to support your personal and family needs;
• B.C. public service pension;
• life insurance; and
• confidential employee and family assistance program.

Our downtown Victoria location supports collaboration and includes a gym, indoor bike storage, and decks with views of the beautiful Inner Harbour.

About the Role
The Audit Associate, while studying to gain their Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, participates primarily in financial statement audits and may participate in other audits, as required. Audit results provide the public and members of the Legislative Assembly with assurance information about government’s ability to fairly present its annual financial results, as adherent to the Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards for senior governments.

Reporting to a Manager, Financial Audit and Related Services, the Audit Associate works in a team, receiving assignments depending on the complexity or sensitivity of an audit. Audits are
conducted in accordance with Canadian auditing standards established by the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board.

Audit Associates may work with a range of entities included in the Province of B.C.'s Summary Financial Statements. They interact with staff, primarily in financial management (and potentially with program managers) of ministries, Crown corporations, universities, colleges, school districts, and health authorities.

As part of their work experience, Audit Associates are expected to progress through the required CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP) and pass the Common Final Examination to meet the requirements for an Auditor position.

Audit Associates who successfully complete the Assurance and Tax elective modules and achieve a satisfactory performance evaluation will have their job title changed to Senior Audit Associate and be expected to handle ever-increasing levels of responsibility within audit teams. They may be required to review the audit work of Audit Associates.

Accountabilities
Audit Associates are exposed to all areas of the audit cycle, including planning, conducting, and reporting on financial statement audits in accordance with OAG and professional standards. They document and analyze various business processes, identify relevant controls or weaknesses, carry out analytical procedures, perform substantive sampling, and other audit tasks. They may also work on a variety of other projects as needed.

Job Requirements
Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or one of:

  • a bachelor’s degree in any subject and a post-graduate diploma in accounting; or
  • eight years of relevant experience and completion of all CPA PEP prerequisites by Jan. 5, 2026.

• Eligible for enrollment in the CPA PEP program, supporting attainment of a CPA designation as of Jan. 5, 2026.

• A minimum grade of C+ on all CPA PEP prerequisite courses.

• General work experience in a team-focused, client-centered environment.

Note: Only applicants eligible for enrollment in the CPA PEP program or currently enrolled in the Fall 2025 CPA PEP Core 1 module will be considered. Applicants already progressing through the CPA PEP program Core 2 module or further as of Jan. 5, 2026, will not be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles standards.

• Ability to work effectively in a team.

• Ability to prepare and review reports and documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and completeness.

• Ability to continually receive and incorporate feedback to develop skills and professional judgment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with focus on solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferences

• Applicants who have experience with CaseWare working paper software.

• Higher grade averages in CPA prerequisite accounting courses.

Conditions

• Must be eligible to work in Canada (Permanent Resident, Canadian Citizenship).

• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the B.C. public service, which may include a criminal record check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act check, and/or enhanced screening checks as required.

• Be flexible regarding ongoing changes in responsibilities, assignments, and corporate structures.

• We support a flexible hybrid work environment. However, you must be able to work in the office when required.

• Must be able to travel occasionally within the province.

Please see the attached job profile for a full description of the accountabilities and required qualifications.

How to Apply
To be considered for this role candidates must submit the following to hr@bcauditor.com in PDF format:

• Cover letter

• Resume. Your resume must include whether you are eligible to work in Canada, and whether this is temporary.

• Post-secondary transcripts

Failure to provide the required documents listed above in PDF format will result in your application being unsuccessful.

Applications will be accepted from Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. We invite candidates to ask for help if they need accommodations for the job application process.

For more information, please contact hr@bcauditor.com.

Job Category

Finance

How to apply to this job

To be considered for this role candidates must submit the following to hr@bcauditor.com in PDF format:

• Cover letter
• Resume. Your resume must include whether you are eligible to work in Canada, and whether this is temporary.
• Post-secondary transcripts