Audit Supervisor, Office Auditor General

Job Description

Audit Supervisor

Office of the Auditor General

Status: Regular Full Time

Hiring Range: $105,754 to $118,974 per annum (plus comprehensive benefits)

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

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is an independent Office of Council dedicated to promoting accountability, transparency, and excellence in public service. Through value-for-money (performance), operational, financial (excluding attest), and compliance audits, the OAG provides objective assurance and insightful recommendations that strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and support responsible stewardship of public resources.

At Peel Region, our work is guided by integrity, inclusion, collaboration, and care. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, professional growth is encouraged, and employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

The Audit Supervisor, Performance Audit is a key leadership role within the Office of the Auditor General. Reporting to an Audit Manager, Senior Audit Manager, or the Deputy Auditor General, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of performance audits that provide independent, evidence-based insights to strengthen accountability, improve operational effectiveness, and support better outcomes for residents.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that drives systemic improvement and helps ensure public resources are used effectively, efficiently, and responsibly.

• Lead the day-to-day conduct of performance audits from planning through reporting.
• Develop audit objectives, scope, criteria, and audit programs, ensuring alignment with the Office's methodology and professional standards.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate audit work, while monitoring progress against budgets, timelines, and key milestones.
• Oversee evidence gathering, interviews, research activities, and data analysis to ensure audit conclusions are well-supported.
• Review audit working papers for quality, completeness, and compliance with established methodologies and standards.
• Apply professional judgment to identify areas of significance, emerging risks, and opportunities for organizational improvement.

• Assess audit evidence and validate that findings, root causes, and recommendations are significant, defensible, and actionable.
• Lead the preparation and review of audit reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and impact.
• Facilitate the clearance of findings and recommendations with auditee management.
• Support the Audit Manager and Deputy Auditor General in finalizing reports for the Auditor General, senior leadership, and Council.

• Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Senior Auditors and Auditors, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and support employee development.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for auditee management throughout audit engagements.
• Lead engagement meetings, including opening, status, validation, and closing meetings.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, briefing materials, and reports for the Auditor General, senior management, and Council committees.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and quality assurance practices.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation in good standing.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• A satisfactory Level 2 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).

• Minimum three (3) years of performance auditing experience, including experience leading or supervising performance audit engagements or significant components of complex audits.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and professional standards.
• Experience conducting value-for-money or performance audits within a public-sector environment is considered an asset.

• Strong analytical, investigative, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to assess complex issues and develop evidence-based conclusions.
• Sound understanding of risk assessment, governance, performance measurement, and internal control concepts.
• Ability to identify root causes and develop practical recommendations that support meaningful organizational improvement.

• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce and review clear, concise, and compelling audit reports.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate complex findings in a constructive,…