Job Description

Overview
Are you enthusiastic about leading audit and advisory engagements from planning to reporting using advanced data analytics tools to deliver valuable insights? Do you want to enhance audit methodology and processes to drive better outcomes? We are looking for Audit and Analytics Leads who are passionate about elevating the quality, impact, and relevance of internal audit in a rapidly changing business landscape. This is a critical role for someone who excels in data-driven audit approaches while upholding internal audit methodology and relevant standards.
How you'll make a difference: You'll help ensure WorkSafeBC is accomplishing its objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
Where you'll work
At WorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices based on the operational needs of the position.
In this role, you will work primarily from our Richmond Office with some flexibility to work from your home in B.C.
What you'll do

• Lead, plan, and execute end-to-end risk-based audits and advisory engagements and act as a subject matter expert in the application of data analytics, AI and other emerging technologies across internal audit engagements.
• Guide and mentor junior staff on leveraging new technologies and best practices to enhance audit methodology and outcomes and ensure the work meets the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Communicate complex findings clearly and succinctly in both oral and written form to all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with WorkSafeBC data and innovation teams to integrate advanced analytics and AI into audit processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness, including complete population testing and impactful data visualizations.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Audit department.
• Use discretion and tact in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster collaboration.
• Consistently model the appropriate level of organizational behaviours expected of all WorkSafeBC employees: responsive, respectful, fair, collaborative, accountable, and forward thinking.

Is this a good fit for you?
We're looking for someone who:

• Has a track record of performing comprehensive audits across a wide range of areas, including emerging technologies and platforms
• Strives for quality and excellence and takes personal accountability to ensure that your professional development plan keeps your expertise current
• Has proven ability to recognize and critically analyze complex business issues, identify governance, risks and control gaps, and provide practical recommendations
• Has a consistent history of meeting tight deadlines with a "Make It Happen" attitude and a forward-thinking mindset to anticipate and mitigate impediments to success
• Has an open mindset and positive attitude to discuss and address feedback/constructive criticism
• Takes initiative to evolve audit methodologies using data analytics and automation
• Demonstrates expertise in fostering a learning culture and nurturing a growth mindset within the team

Your background and experience

• A degree in business, economics, computer science, data science, or a related discipline
• A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, with the anticipation of obtaining another IT-related designation within one year of hiring, such as CISA, CISSP, or CISM
• A minimum of 4 years of experience within internal audit using data analytics tools, including:

• Experience in leveraging control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, ISO, NIST)
• Experience with cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure)
• Exposure to information security concepts from a risk and governance perspective (e.g., network security, data privacy, application security, incident response, vulnerability management)
• At least 2 years of coaching or mentoring team members
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) would be an asset
• Working knowledge in data analytics and visualization tools, e.g., SQL, Python, PowerBI, and Tableau

We'll consider equivalent combinations of education and experience.
Important to know
Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Consent to a criminal record check
• Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada

Who we are
At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We're honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.
What's it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It's challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.
Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.
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Our benefits
As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work -- and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
• 4 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
• Benefits package that includes customizable options for health care and dental benefits, additional days off, and a health care spending account
• Optional leave arrangements
• Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)

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Salary: $99,085.97 - $120,389.46/annually
Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
• Cover letters are not mandatory but are welcomed.

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.

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