Senior auditor Jobs in Richmond, BC

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.48 / Hr. - CAD $65.38 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Senior Internal Auditor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit Services and indirectly to the Director, Internal Audit Services and the Chief Assurance and Corporate Governance Officer; the Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for planning and performing a variety of high profile complex and large-scale risk-based internal audit services (IAS). The IAS team supports the following four health authorities : First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Northern Health Authority (NH), Providence Health Care (PHC), and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). IAS is a component of the Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, and Corporate Governance (IEC) team.

Develops audit programs and performs various types of financial, performance, operational, IT, and advisory engagements. A particular focus on performance and operational audits on internal systems to determine their efficiency and protective value, identifies deficiencies in controls and compliance with applicable laws and policies. Recommends improvements to existing policies and procedures to ensure that internal controls and systems operate effectively and efficiently. Performance investigation services that span across all operations at FNHA, FHA, NH, and VCH. Key interactions are with all levels of management across FNHA, FHA, NH, and VCH regarding internal control compliance and risk matters. Utilizes the results of Internal Audit assignments to influence the direction of internal control resources to areas of improvement on internal control and risk issues. Communicates with representatives from other Health Authorities, the shared services organization, and provincial government ministries including the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia and the Office of the Comptroller General of British Columbia regarding best practices, risk management, and internal control matters.

As a Senior Internal Auditor with Vancouver Coastal Health you will :

• Plan and implement a variety of complex and large-scale risk-based internal audits throughout FNHA, FHA, NH, and VCH to ensure effective and appropriate internal controls are in place.
• Develop audit programs and performs various types of financial, performance, operational, and comprehensive assurance engagements to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management practices, and the efficiency of operations.
• Schedule and coordinate audit tasks, monitor audit progress and resolves related issues. Ensure commitments to audit client are met and ensure audit completion in accordance with budget and agreed to timelines.
• Investigate internal systems for deficiencies in controls and compliance with applicable laws and policies. Support varying levels of management and / or the Board in highly sensitive investigations that may be subject to media or legal scrutiny under the Whistleblower and / or Theft, Fraud, Corruption and Non-Compliant Activities and Policies.
• Assess risk and provide recommendations to improve existing policies and procedures, ensuring that internal controls and systems operate effectively and efficiently. Liaise with stakeholders regarding internal control compliance and risk matters, such as the overall quality of internal controls efficiency, risk management, best practices, findings and recommendations of internal audit and risk assessment work.
• Prepare audit reports and document findings; present and communicate audit results to varying levels of management and / or the Board.
• Develop and recommend appropriate courses of action to address issues and maintain an effective process to follow up on outstanding issues.
• Support Advisory engagements by researching best practices and providing valuable information to management.
• Oversee the work of and assists in development of junior staff, provide guidance, assistance and oversight, as required.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of processes and tools used by the internal audit department.
• Participate in the development of annual and multi-year audit plans as well as special projects.

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Closing Statement

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) :

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.