Senior Manager, Internal Audit - Operations
Senior Manager, Internal Audit - Operations
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04-09-2025
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The Senior Manager Internal Audit provides technical leadership and expertise in the development of audit approaches for Metrolinxs complex Operations position applies deep subject matter expertise in rail and bus operations and corporate services delivery to the development of multi-year audit strategies and approaches to address operational risk in alignment with international industry and audit best practices. The position benefits from knowledge of program-specific risks associated with complex transit operations and corporate services delivery (Finance HR Legal Procurement) and provides leadership to the audit team on the application of International Auditing Standards and Risk Management frameworks for these delivery models. The Senior Manager Internal Audit is the senior level management position responsible for managing and overseeing complex and critical engagements within Internal Audit in coordination with the Internal Audit Director. The role oversees the provision of independent objective and constructive assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of managements processes to identify and mitigate significant risks across Metrolinx. It follows the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) the internal audit professions industry best practices and the Internal Audit Charter.
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Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
The Senior Manager Internal Audit provides technical leadership and expertise in the development of audit approaches for Metrolinxs complex Operations position applies deep subject matter expertise in rail and bus operations and corporate services delivery to the development of multi-year audit strategies and approaches to address operational risk in alignment with international industry and audit best practices. The position benefits from knowledge of program-specific risks associated with complex transit operations and corporate services delivery (Finance HR Legal Procurement) and provides leadership to the audit team on the application of International Auditing Standards and Risk Management frameworks for these delivery models. The Senior Manager Internal Audit is the senior level management position responsible for managing and overseeing complex and critical engagements within Internal Audit in coordination with the Internal Audit Director. The role oversees the provision of independent objective and constructive assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of managements processes to identify and mitigate significant risks across Metrolinx. It follows the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) the internal audit professions industry best practices and the Internal Audit Charter.
What will I be doing
- Advises Senior Management and the ARCC executive team on the development of multi-year audit strategies to provide assurance over Metrolinxs transit operations and corporate services delivery with consideration of international best practice approaches.
- Determines the adequacy of Metrolinxs network of risk management controls and governance processes including maintaining current information on the various sources of assurance across the organization (e.g. reviews audits evaluations and assessments performed by the business areas or elsewhere in the organization).
- Assists the Internal Audit Director to develop an annual and long-term risk-based internal audit plan that aligns with Enterprise Risk Managements (ERMs) risk register the organizations strategic objectives and IAs five-year strategy.
- Support the hiring and development of Managers and Auditor staff and management level personnel to have and maintain a talented team of professionals that work together well with a high level of self-initiative.
- Oversees execution of various audit projects and coordinates priorities with other audit manager(s) and across audit teams.
- Provides strategic advice to Senior Management and the ARCC Executive on audit risk and compliance activities related to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario and other external audit functions and assesses compliance with other regulatory bodies.
- Key support to Internal Audit Director to develop reports for executive management and the Audit Committee of the Board (e.g. results of audit projects lessons learned and their applicability across the organization Internal Audit operations etc.); assists the Internal Audit Director to develop reports for Metrolinx Management Committees.
- Manages IA projects and/or staff for conformance with professional (IIA) and divisional standards and industry best practice including procuring and appropriately managing co-sourced audit service providers and utilizing the IIA competency framework.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with senior management to strengthen confidence and trust on IA Services; works collaboratively with senior management to ensure management action items and recommendations from audit findings are addressed and completed in a timely fashion.
- Establishes positive and cooperative working relationships with internal and external audit groups to foster and facilitate the organizations understanding of and compliance with external audit findings and recommendations.
- Works proactively to build strong working relationships with the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (OAGO) MTOs Internal Audit Team (MTO-IA); liaises between these external audit groups and business units and arranges guidance for business units with respect to external audits; leverages influence to guide Senior Management and external audit functions to ensure that external audit findings are accurate and well supported.
- Develops and cultivates key relationships with senior stakeholders within business units to aid in the successful delivery of the annual audit plan.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other Metrolinx control functions management and other key stakeholders to optimize results in areas of auditing and risk management.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Bachelors degree/University degree or equivalent experience (e.g. Engineering Business Administration Accounting or a related discipline).
- Demonstrated years of progressive experience conducting internal audits including experience directly managing audit staff or a comparable combination of progressive experience in internal and external audit (while obtaining relevant professional designation(s)).
- Demonstrated years experience in a capital intensive and/or transportation industry is recommended. Similar experience in a related field preferably in the public sector is an asset. Deep experience in auditing operational programs is required with experience in systems assurance recommended.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset.
- Must become a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Continuing Education in auditing project management technology and / or construction is required.
- Relevant designations are expected with priority given to auditing designations.
- Application of deep knowledge and expertise in operational and infrastructure auditing to provide tailored advice and recommendations to Senior Management and the ARCC Executive including experience auditing complex operations and corporate service delivery models used within Canada and Internationally.
- Knowledge of internal auditing standards and guidance in the International Professional Practice Framework and Code of Ethics issued by the IIA; knowledge of audit practice standards from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) to: maintain a comprehensive Internal Audit strategy for the organization; support the development of an annual and long-term risk-based internal audit plan; manage the development and execution of audit plans and the sophisticated data analysis prevention and detection of fraud.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) methodology to manage quality assurance audits for projects led by professional staff and to be well prepared for the teams working papers to meet QA methodology standards on any independent QA review.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement principles and best practices such as LEAN and agile methodologies to manage the on-going review of internal audit processes streamlining and automating processes and fostering and promoting progressive and agile audits that produce LEAN recommendations and audit opinions to the organization.
- Management leadership and organizational skills to lead a team of professionals plan and manage concurrent priorities establish schedules and effectively manage staff and team deliverables.
- Planning project management and records management skills to manage the execution of internal audits and follow up on prior audit recommendations.
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email .
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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