Job Description

About Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC's health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

Perks

Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week). Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service. Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days). Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC. PBC contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan. No employee contribution or matching is required, giving you more take-home pay. Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program!

About the Position

We are searching for a permanent

Manager, Internal Audit

to join our Internal Audit team. PBC's compensation program is built on a pay-for-performance philosophy, rewarding both individual and organizational achievements. The typical hiring range for this position is $107,300 - $135,000 per year, with the starting salary determined based on a combination of skills, education, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, you'll be eligible for our annual bonus program.

If you are a tech savvy hands-on audit leader with a "get it done attitude", we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity where you can contribute to the success of our Healthy PBC Strategy by creating value through your independent insight and foresight.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

This role is currently working hybrid from home and from our head office in Burnaby, BC. Apply this week if you would like to take on this role.

Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact

You will be planning, executing, reporting and following up on internal audit assurance and advisory engagements. Engagements vary in type and complexity, and may include financial, operational, compliance, IT and digital transformational projects. You are accountable for your engagements, and take pride in your work.

You will lead and conduct engagements, ensuring that the audit program complies with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Audit Standards. You are a team player and a supportive leader with a focus on quality reporting and timely deliverables.

You will maintain collaborative relationships and communicate at all levels of management and staff throughout PBC, ensuring our engagements provide value that helps them achieve their objectives. You strive to build strong relationships with all your stakeholders.

This role supports the Chief Internal Auditor in completing the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, advancing our Internal Audit Strategy, and implementing continuous improvement of internal audit practices, procedures, and tools. You will maintain the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program to ensure compliance with IIA standards.

As part of the Internal Audit Management team, you will support the development of departmental objectives, prepare materials for Audit Committee and coordinate assurance with other internal and external assurance partners.

Key Experiences You Bring To This Role

5 - 8 years of related experience in internal audit. 3+ years of experience in a leadership position. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major in Business, Accounting, or an equivalent discipline including or supplemented by courses in leadership/supervision. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or equivalent. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation, or equivalent. Advanced knowledge of the concepts, standards and best practices of risk management and internal audit.
It's preferred and considered an asset if you have:
Experience providing proactive assurance/advisory on complex business transformation programs and/or system conversion projects. Knowledge of relevant regulations in the insurance industry.

If you're excited about taking on this opportunity, we invite you to apply today and start the conversation with us about this position.

Please apply via our website this week at http://www.pbchbs.com/company/careers/

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PBC is an Indigenous Works employer of choice, an Insurance Business Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion award winner, one of Canada's Greenest employers, a Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) employer partner, and a Pride at Work partner.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

To request an accommodation in completing this job application, testing, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@pac.bluecross.ca. These accommodation requests will be reviewed confidentially and, on a case-by-case basis by Human Resources.