Special Advisor to the Auditor General, Strategic Initiatives
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Job Description
Special Advisor to the Auditor General Strategic Initiatives
Office of the Auditor General
Status: Regular Full Time
Salary Range: $139474 - $174342 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)
Hiring Range: $139474 - $156908 per annum
Work Mode: Hybrid *see below for more details about this work mode.
Location: 10 Peel Centre Drive Brampton ON
Hours of work:35 hours per week
About the Office
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is an independent Office of Council that strengthens public trust through objective oversight transparency and accountability. Reporting directly to Council the Auditor General provides assurance on the stewardship of public resources identifies opportunities for improvement and supports strong governance across municipal programs and services.
At Peel Region our work is guided by integrity inclusion collaboration and care. We value diverse perspectives thoughtful counsel and purposedriven leadership that makes a meaningful impact for our communities.
Position Summary
The Special Advisor to the Auditor General Strategic Initiatives is a senior strategic partner and trusted counselor to the Auditor General and leadership team. This role provides highimpact strategic advice leads complex initiatives and supports stakeholder relations.
In addition to driving strategic planning and special projects the Special Advisor provides critical research support to audit teams and contributes to executive communications and reporting including briefings and materials for Council. The role plays a key part in ensuring the Offices work remains forwardlooking independent and aligned with emerging risks and strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Alignment
- Lead the development implementation and monitoring of the Office of the Auditor Generals MultiYear Strategic Plan.
- Lead highpriority timesensitive initiatives such as the implementation of new audit tools performance measurement frameworks or organizational health metrics.
- Work closely with the Portfolio Director Operations & Strategic Initiatives to ensure strategic priorities are translated into daytoday audit planning operational activities and oversight of the confidential fraud and waste hotline.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Auditor General providing candid wellresearched advice on legal auditee stakeholder and reputational matters.
- Support the Auditor General with briefings issue analysis and coordination of highpriority meetings and scheduling.
Executive Communications & Public Affairs
- Draft and coordinate executivelevel materials including Council presentations briefing notes public reports and media materials.
- Collaborate with the Portfolio Director to manage media relations respond to inquiries coordinate interviews and prepare communication products.
- Monitor media coverage and emerging issues providing analysis and strategic recommendations to support proactive communication and risk mitigation.
- Uphold the Offices independence credibility and professionalism in all public communications and engagements.
- Provide a strategic secondeye review of audit reports to ensure tone messaging and recommendations are constructive objective and focused on organizational improvement.
Audit Lifecycle & Research Support
- Lead the audit selection process working with management to identify assess and recommend potential audit topics to the Deputy Auditor General and Auditor General.
- Oversee the development and use of audit selection templates tools and documentation.
- Provide research support to audit teams including jurisdictional scans qualitative and quantitative analysis and identification of emerging audit issues.
- Manage the intake and triaging of tips complaints and allegations received through the Confidential Fraud and Waste Hotline ensuring professionalism confidentiality and appropriate escalation.
- Oversee postaudit surveys and feedback mechanisms to measure the perceived value impact and professionalism of the Offices work.
Qualifications & Core Competencies
Education
- Masters degree in Public Administration Business Law Organizational Development Communications or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of strategic planning research publicsector policy or executive advisory roles.
- Experience within a legislative audit office Officer of Council environment or publicsector governance role is strongly preferred.
- A satisfactory Level 2 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
Additional Credentials (Assets)
- Certified Change Agent or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strategic Research & Analysis: Ability to conduct rigorous research and synthesize complex information to support audit planning and executive decisionmaking.
- Executive Presence: Trusted credible advisor able to provide candid yet constructive counsel to senior leaders.
- Strategic Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build credibility and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Political Acumen: Strong understanding of government structures and decisionmaking processes; skilled at navigating political sensitivities with tact discretion and nonpartisan judgment.
- Integrity & Independence: Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct objectivity and the independence of the audit function.
- Fraud & Waste Intake Experience: Experience managing or supporting the intake triage or review of tips complaints or wrongdoing allegations is an asset.
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices continuous learning and proactive management of bias in decisionmaking and advisory work.
Why Join Peel Region
At Peel Region youll find purposeful work that makes a real difference. Joining the Office of the Auditor General means contributing to accountability transparency and continuous improvementwork that strengthens public trust and delivers value to our communities.
We support our people with a respectful inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and professional growth is encouraged.
Compensation Benefits & Total Rewards
Comprehensive Benefits from Day One
Health Dental Vision and psychological health supports effective upon hire.OMERS DefinedBenefit Pension Plan
Automatic enrolment in one of Canadas leading publicsector pension plans.Vacation & Time Away
A minimum of three (3) weeks of vacation plus paid personal and floating days.WorkLife Balance & WellBeing
Flexible work arrangements that support wellness and sustainability.Learning & Career Development
Tuition reimbursement and access to ongoing professional and leadership development opportunities.
Be bold. Think big. Join us.
In this role youll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. The number of days required to attend an onsite regional worksite or community-based worksite may vary from week to week based on activities and/or operational requirements which can evolve and change over time. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility.
Its important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that were compliant with all regulations and policies.
The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.
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Apply now and help us build a better tomorrow with Peel Region.
About Us
Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200000 businesses.
Were working to create a community that is safe inclusive and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.
Our workforce is 6700 strong and since 1974 weve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services health programs long-term care and services for seniors child care support garbage collection and recycling waste water and water treatment road maintenance financial assistance and housing support.
Recognized by Canadas Healthy Workplace Month with the Great Employer Award presented by Excellence Canada Peel Region is a place where everyone feels they belong. We strive to develop a workplace that values and respects diversity practices inclusion recognizes the unique contributions and abilities of all people and facilitates innovative thinking. At Peel Region people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together its impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You wont find a better opportunity than Peel Region.
Additional Information
Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.
Peel Region is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accessible formats and communication supports are available. Please contact
Please be advised Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. It is the applicants responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings interview dates) it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.
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Delivering essential social services and infrastructure to 1.5 million residents and over 175,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga.
