Highlights of the job

We are hiring one (1) full-time, permanent Senior Advisor, Internal Audit position working out of EPCOR Tower in Edmonton, AB.

 

The Senior Advisor, Internal Audit is responsible for the completion of assigned audit engagements. This involves leading, coordinating and conducting audits/assessments of EPCOR processes and operations, developing audit protocols, and managing other activities and initiatives assigned by the Senior Manager, Internal Audit.

 

This position may be eligible for EPCOR's hybrid work program!

What you'd be responsible for

• Providing input to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit regarding plans and directions.
• Ensuring an appropriate understanding of company and department strategy and appropriate relationships between the Internal Audit group and the business units.
• Developing audit protocols/programs for audits/assessments of EPCOR's Canadian and U.S. operations. 
• Leading/executing the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases/aspects of all assigned engagements. 
• Managing the delivery of audit engagements that meet or exceed Internal Audit performance standards.
• Performing other annual internal audit process improvement activities or complete audit related projects as required. 
• Effectively engaging, managing and working with internal or external subject matter experts on all audit engagements as required.
• Contributing to the efficient, effective and timely follow-up process for previously issued audit recommendations.
• Providing mentorship to other members of the Internal Audit group.
• Ensuring audit knowledge is shared/transferred amongst all Internal Audit staff as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Internal Audit or the Director, Audit and Risk Management.

What's required to be successful

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering or other related field.
• 7+ years of business experience in a progressively responsible leadership or professional/technical role in auditing, engineering or plant operations.
• 3+ years of general internal or external audit experience.
• A combination of a professional designation (e.g. P.Eng. etc.) and/or internal audit designation (CIA, CCSA, CRMA, etc.) and project management designation (PMP) with a solid operational and process improvement background in addition to other disciplines, such as information technology, environmental, etc.
• Working knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditor's Professional Practice for Internal Audit (including the most current version of the International Professional Practices Framework).
• Experience in the utilities sector (electricity, water, wastewater, natural gas, etc.) would be an asset. 
• Experience conducting plant operational audits would be an asset.
• Basic knowledge of rate regulatory and compliance considerations applicable to the water and wastewater treatment, power distribution and transmission business lines, and utility organizations in general.
• Able to travel within Canada and to the U.S.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, proven superior report writing and presentation skills, and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and actions to people at all levels of the enterprise.
• Demonstrated project or engagement management ability to plan and execute projects/engagements to successful completion.
• Strong problem solving skills with demonstrated creative, innovative and strategic thinking.
• Solid understanding of risk and control principles and their applicability to typical business environment and issues.
• Working knowledge of SharePoint.
• Ability to identify, assess and prioritize issues and respond accordingly by recommending practical, value added process improvements.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

 

Application deadline: February 9, 2023

 

EPCOR Employees: please ensure that you are using your "@epcor.com" email address.

 

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Please note the following information:

 

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.