As a Manager – Audit and Evaluation, you will lead audit and evaluation teams within the Department of National Defence, ensuring accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across defence operations and programs. You will direct the planning, execution, and reporting of audits and evaluations that assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of DND activities, policies, and spending. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, requiring you to manage team performance, stakeholder relationships, and complex projects in a security-conscious environment.
In this position, you will be responsible for developing audit and evaluation strategies, managing budgets and resources, supervising professional staff, and presenting findings to senior leadership and Treasury Board. You will work collaboratively with other government departments, internal stakeholders, and external audit bodies. Your work directly supports DND's accountability to Parliament and contributes to better decision-making and resource management across the defence sector. The role offers exposure to national security issues, defence policy, military operations, and the inner workings of a major federal organization.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage the delivery of general audit and evaluation services and programs, Supervise and develop staff within the general audit and evaluation team, Monitor performance metrics and report on results, Develop and implement operational plans and procedures, Manage stakeholder relationships and ensure service quality
Required Skills
Analytical skills, Risk assessment, Report writing, Professional skepticism, Data analysis, People management, Operational oversight, Quality assurance, Resource coordination
Typical Education
Post-secondary education in the relevant field; supervisory and operational management experience
Training
To qualify for this position, you typically need a post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, auditing, evaluation, or a related field. Many successful candidates hold designations such as CA (Chartered Accountant), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or CEA (Certified Evaluator). Government of Canada training programs provide professional development in audit methodologies, evaluation frameworks, Treasury Board policies, and federal financial management. You may pursue additional certifications through professional bodies like the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or the Canadian Evaluation Society (CES). Ongoing learning includes training in government-specific tools, security protocols, and leadership development to advance your career within the Public Service.
Entry Plans
Entry into this manager-level position typically occurs through external or internal competitions advertised on the Government of Canada's Job Bank (canada.ca/jobs). Candidates may enter as managers directly if they have equivalent private-sector or public-sector audit and evaluation experience, or may progress internally by starting as audit or evaluation professionals (at the Officer or Senior Officer level) and advancing through performance and competitive processes. The Public Service Commission regularly posts opportunities for managers in audit and evaluation across federal departments. Some candidates enter through lateral transfers from other federal departments with audit and evaluation functions. The Accelerated Executive Development Program (AEDP) and other federal leadership programs may also provide pathways for high-potential professionals seeking advancement into management roles.
Part-Time Options
Part-time and flexible work arrangements are available for Manager – Audit and Evaluation positions in the DND civilian workforce, subject to operational requirements and approval by your manager. Remote work options have expanded across the federal government and are typically available for portions of your week, allowing you to balance office-based team leadership and stakeholder meetings with work-from-home productivity. The extent of flexibility depends on your specific unit, the nature of active audit and evaluation projects, and business continuity needs. Compressed work weeks and job-sharing arrangements may be negotiable. As a manager, you are expected to maintain regular contact with your team and leadership, which may limit the extent of remote work compared to non-management positions. Early discussion with your hiring manager about your flexibility needs is recommended during the recruitment process.
Related Careers
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