As a Supervisor - Audit, you lead and manage a team of audit professionals within the Department of National Defence, overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of audit assignments. You are responsible for ensuring audit work meets professional standards, departmental objectives, and Treasury Board requirements. Your team conducts comprehensive audits of DND programs, operations, and financial management to identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement. You provide technical guidance, mentor staff, and ensure audit findings are communicated effectively to senior management and external stakeholders.
In this role, you work in a professional environment that balances independent audit work with collaborative stakeholder engagement. You manage audit budgets, coordinate with various DND directorates and external audit bodies, and maintain the integrity and objectivity essential to the audit function. Your decisions directly impact how DND leadership understands organizational risks and makes decisions about resource allocation and operational improvements. This is a position of trust requiring strong analytical abilities, professional judgment, and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and oversee daily audit operations, Assign work, monitor progress, and provide guidance to team members, Review work products for quality and compliance with standards, Contribute to operational planning and process improvement
Required Skills
Analytical skills, Risk assessment, Report writing, Professional skepticism, Data analysis, Team supervision, Work coordination, Quality control, Staff development
Typical Education
Post-secondary diploma or degree; experience in the relevant technical or functional area
Training
Education: A bachelor's degree from a recognized university is typically required, preferably in accounting, auditing, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Some positions may accept equivalent work experience in lieu of formal education.
Certifications and Professional Development: Candidates should possess or be willing to pursue professional certifications such as the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP). The Treasury Board Secretariat and DND provide access to professional development programs, audit methodology training, and federal government-specific courses. As a supervisor, you will develop skills in team management, financial oversight, and risk assessment. DND also supports ongoing learning in audit standards, Treasury Board policies, and government accountability frameworks.
Entry Plans
You can enter this career through several pathways within the federal Public Service. Many candidates begin as Audit professionals or Audit Officers and advance to supervisory positions through internal promotions and competitive selection processes. The Public Service Commission regularly posts competitions for Supervisor - Audit positions across federal departments, including DND. Lateral moves from other government departments with audit or evaluation experience are common, as professional audit credentials are recognized government-wide. Some individuals transition from related roles in finance, policy analysis, or program evaluation. If you are already a federal public servant, you can apply to internal competitions or be part of talent pools developed for supervisory positions. External candidates with relevant education, certifications, and audit experience can compete in open competitions advertised on the Government of Canada jobs website.
Part-Time Options
Part-time and flexible work arrangements are available for this supervisory position, depending on operational needs and managerial requirements. While supervisory duties typically require a consistent presence to lead and support your team, DND works with employees to accommodate flexible schedules where possible. Remote work is increasingly available for audit work that does not require on-site presence at audit locations. This may include desk-based analysis, report preparation, and team meetings. Your ability to work flexibly will depend on the specific audit mandate, your team's location, and departmental priorities. Discuss flexible work options during the recruitment process or with your manager once hired.
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