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Senior Internal Auditor (Temporary -14 months )

Burlington, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$72,847–$121,411 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Senior Internal Auditor will independently lead operational and advisory engagements from planning through reporting. They will assess governance, risk management, and control effectiveness while providing guidance to team members.

Job details

#IN-DNI #LI-DNI Close Date: Company: CGL Department: Audit Services Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (14 months) Work Model: Hybrid Language: English is required, French is an asset Additional Information: This/these role(s) is/are currently vacant. This opportunity is posted across multiple job grades; however, only one position will be filled. The successful candidate's placement will be based on qualifications and experience THE OPPORTUNITY: We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities. As the Senior Internal Auditor, you will independently lead operational and advisory engagements from planning through reporting. The Senior Internal Auditor will develop risk-based audit approaches, assess governance, risk management and control effectiveness, evaluate evidence, develop conclusions and communicate audit results to Management. The Senior Internal Auditor will own engagement delivery and provide day-to-day guidance to team members assigned to the engagement in accordance with internal audit methodology and professional standards. HOW YOU WILL CREATE IMPACT: * Independently plan, lead and complete operational and advisory engagements, including developing risk assessments, audit programs, testing strategies and managing timelines and ensuring compliance with audit standards. * Evaluate audit evidence, develop risk-based conclusions, prepare audit reports and facilitate discussions with Management to develop practical action plans. * Provide advisory support on corporate initiatives and monitor significant projects to provide feedback on risks and best practices based on business process and regulatory knowledge. * Coordinate engagement activities and provide day-to-day coaching, feedback and business process knowledge to team members assigned to the engagement. * Design and perform data analytics aligned with audit risks, interpret results and use data-driven insights to support audit conclusions. * Perform follow-up of outstanding action plans to ensure reported gaps are appropriately actioned by Management. HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED: * You use sound judgment and an innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and ability to influence change, with a primary focus on client needs. * You use critical thinking skills to challenge assumptions, identify root causes and develop well-supported, risk-based conclusions. * You have strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and consider diverse points of view. * You build trusted relationships, manage competing engagement priorities and provide constructive coaching through collaboration. TO JOIN OUR TEAM: * You have 4-6 years of experience in Financial and/or Operational Audit or a related field. * You have a post-secondary degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, or a related discipline. * You have strong working knowledge of audit methodology, control frameworks and risk management techniques, including working knowledge of Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) frameworks and standards. * Professional designation(s) such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP), or Fellow, Life Management Institute (FLMI) are preferred. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: * You will travel occasionally. * You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? * Training and development opportunities to grow your career. * Flexible work options to support personal and family needs. * A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture. * Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community. Expected salary range $72,847.00 to $121,411.00 The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education. Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 4-6 years of experience in financial or operational audit and a post-secondary degree in a business-related discipline. Professional designations such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are preferred.