Overview

The City is seeking a Senior Manager, Internal Audit and Risk to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, internal controls, and organizational compliance. Reporting to the Senior Management Team and to City Council through the Finance and Audit Committee, this role plays a critical leadership function and helps to ensure the City effectively manages risk, safeguards public resources, and continuously improves internal processes and controls.

Examples of key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the development and implementation of a multi-year, risk-based internal audit plan; conduct and oversee financial, operational, compliance, and performance audits; and present audit plans, findings, and follow-up reports to the Senior Management Team and the Finance and Audit Committee of Council.
• Advance and maintain the City’s enterprise risk management program, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting; support departments in embedding consistent risk practices; and develop risk analysis, dashboards, and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making by Council and the Administration.
• Evaluate and strengthen the City’s governance, compliance, and internal control frameworks by monitoring adherence to legislation, bylaws, Council policies, and procedures, and by recommending practical improvements to mitigate operational, financial, legal, and reputational risks.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Fraud Risk Management Program, including fraud risk assessments, fraud controls, staff awareness initiatives, and organizational training.
• Provide clear, objective, and evidence-based analysis to the Senior Management Team, Finance and Audit Committee and Council on audit results, risk exposures, compliance matters, and emerging organizational risks, and recommend policy or procedural improvements.
• Provide leadership to the Risk Manager and Manager, Business Advisory Services, including assigning work, coaching, performance management, and professional development, and provide functional and technical guidance across the organization on audit, risk and compliance related matters.
• Works collaboratively across departments and with external auditors, regulators, and other public agencies to strengthen the City’s audit, risk management and compliance practices.
• Builds organizational capacity through training, communication, and tools that enhance risk awareness, strengthen internal controls, and support a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; a relevant graduate degree (e.g., MBA, MPA) is an asset.
• Professional designation in good standing such as CPA, CIA, CRMA, or CFE is required; holding multiple designations is an asset.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in internal audit, enterprise risk management, compliance, and/or fraud risk management, preferably in the public sector or a highly regulated environment; public practice experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience presenting complex audit and risk matters to senior executives, Boards, or elected officials.
• Proven people leadership experience and strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence organizational change in complex environments.
• High level of integrity and professional judgement, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and objectively.

Working Conditions:

This job is generally performed in an office environment.