Manager, Risk & Internal Audit Enablement | Gestionnaire, Risque et Audit interne (facilitation) (2

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

• About us

  We are a purpose-driven organization, dedicated to serving Canadians and safeguarding their hard-earned money when it matters most. Every day, we honor our promises by working together as one team, with Canadians’ best interests at heart. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive culture, guided by determination, accountability, and a bias for action.

  The right challenge is waiting—bring your experience and make a difference. Join our team and see how far your skills can take you.

  About the role

• The Manager, Risk & Internal Audit Enablement will oversees the implementation of the newly outsourced IA program, serving as the primary management coordination point for internal audit activities, including audit plan execution tracking, third party service provider oversight, action plan monitoring and follow-up, and ensuring the IA activities are delivered in an effective and efficient manner. In addition to these responsibilities, you will also support Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) activities to integrate enterprise risks, controls, and audit issues across the organization to support consistent reporting, oversight, and informed decision-making making.

  Note: this role does not perform internal audit work or assurance activities.

This role can be performed from our Ottawa or Toronto offices, following a hybrid model approach. This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES required for this role

Audit Enablement and Quality Assurance

• Act as the primary coordinator and liaison between Management and IA to support outsourced internal audit activities.

• Coordinate audit logistics (e.g. scheduling audits, interviews, document requests, etc.), ensuring timely access to Management and information and escalating delays or blockers.

• Monitor completion of annual IA plan and report progress to Management, Management Committees, and the Audit Committee as requested.

• Review IA reports and Audit Committee packages to ensure consistency and alignment with the approved audit plan.

• Monitor and track the status of audit findings and management action plans and coordinate status updates from Management

• Escalate overdue actions, emerging risk trends, or significant control themes to senior management and governance committees.

• Provide IA with context on enterprise risk, including risk taxonomy, risk appetite, risk profiles and reports, and any relevant risk assessment to support audit planning and execution.

• Provide third party oversight of the outsourced internal audit service provider to ensure adherence with contractual requirements and service obligations.

• Accountable for relevant vendor management activities (e.g. contract renewals, compliance with Service Level Agreement (SLA), monitoring billing, compliance with confidentiality and security requirements) and ensuring data, documentation, working papers and knowledge transition processes are in place, especially during changes of service providers.

• Maintain clear role boundaries by not directing audit scope, testing or results, and by ensuring IA retains direct access to Management, the Chief Risk Officer, and the Audit Committee of the Board.

Enterprise Risk Management

• Maintain and administer the Corporation’s enterprise risk and control system as it relates to enterprise risk and audit information, ensuring risk, control, and audit data is accurate, current, and consistently structured.

• Support the ongoing development the enterprise risk management program, including risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and reporting.

• Assist in the aggregation and analysis of risk, control, and audit themes to support enterprise risk reporting and informed decision making.

• Contribute to the preparation of risk-related materials for senior management and governance committees.

• Support the application of risk appetite statements and tolerances by linking audit observations and risk information to enterprise risk information.

• Assist with periodic reviews of ERM frameworks, methodologies, and documentation to support continuous improvement.

About you

You take pride in the work that you do and are passionate about making a difference and an impact. You face challenges head-on, are an excellent communicator and collaborator, and act with integrity.

SKILLS you bring

• Proven ability to build collaborative and respectful working relationships across diverse groups.

• Strong IA and enterprise risk management expertise, with an understanding of how risks intersect and impact corporate objectives.

• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and compelling insights.

• Ability to influence and support change without direct authority.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Demonstrated strength in vendor and third-party oversight.

• Strong project management skills.

• Ability to work independently and proactively with limited supervision

Required EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in business administration, accounting or finance and 5+ years-experience in Audit or Risk Management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience working with and administering GRC systems to support risk, control, and IA activities (prior experience using Resolver ERM will be considered an asset)

• Experience in a relevant industry (financial sector preferred) or government.

Must have

Language Requirements: English Essential (EE)

Security Clearance: Eligibility to obtain a Secret-level security clearance

Closing Date

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to applications received by March 6, 2026. The posting may close earlier or remain open longer, depending on application volume.

AI Use Disclosure
Artificial intelligence and automated screening tools are not utilized in this hiring process.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Accommodation Request

CDIC is an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. We want to give all qualified applicants the chance to shine during the selection process. We believe that everyone should be treated equally and fairly, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. CDIC will strive to provide equal opportunity to all. If you need an accommodation to apply for a position or participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs-emplois@cdic.ca.

Sound like you?

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