Band 2 - Sr. Auditor

Senior Performance Auditor
Classification: Band 2
Salary Band: $78,400.17 to $ annually
The anticipated starting salary for new hires for this position is $97,840 annually.
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Victoria, B.C. (Hybrid), Vancouver, B.C. (Remote)

An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies.

Be part of a high-performing and rewarding organization that’s making a difference for people in B.C.

The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. (OAG) is an independent office of the legislature. Our team contributes to an effective and accountable provincial public service.

We dig deep into public sector financial statements through our audits, and we conduct performance audits of government programs and services. We report our work directly to the Legislative Assembly and to the people of B.C.

Recognizing our people have different personal needs, we support flexibility in how and where we work. We encourage a healthy work-life balance as you pursue top-notch work.

We are inclusive and respectful, promote strong, team-centered values, and provide great opportunities for career growth. We believe in supporting each other to learn and develop, offering professional development, education opportunities, and reimbursement for required professional dues.

• a compensation framework for salary progression opportunities;
• four weeks of annual leave (to start);
• winter holiday closure from December 25 to New Year’s Day;
• extended health benefits and life insurance;
• maternity, parental, and adoption leave salary top up; and
• confidential employee and family assistance support.

Located in the heart of downtown Victoria, our office has modern collaboration spaces and great amenities. It includes a gym, private locker rooms and showers, indoor bike storage, complimentary hot drinks, an outdoor patio, and sunroom with views of Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour.

The OAG is a great place to work. We regularly celebrate our achievements together, with engaging and exciting events. If you want to make a difference for people in B.C., you’ll fit right in here.

As part of an audit team, the Senior Performance Auditor assesses the performance of government organizations. This includes examining their efficiency, effectiveness and economy based on compliance with relevant legislation and policy, good practices and other criteria. They also assist in developing recommendations based on audit findings and drafting components of the final audit reports for submission to the Legislative Assembly.

Reporting to a Performance Audit Manager, the Senior Performance Auditor executes procedures on audits of government organizations, exercising professional judgment and contributing to all phases of the audit under the direction of the audit manager.

The Senior Performance Auditor works with considerable independence and, where appropriate, reviews the work of less-experienced audit staff. They also provide coaching to ensure tasks are completed on time and meet office standards.

• Contributes to audit topic selection by researching and analyzing information, and by recommending potential audit topics to the manager based on significance and auditability.
• Supports the development of the audit plan by identifying sources of criteria, conducting risk and control assessments, and drafting suitable audit objectives, criteria, and clear procedures.
• Leads interviews and meetings with government staff to gather information, document systems and processes, and discuss issues arising as part of the audit.
• Independently carries out complex audit procedures to ensure sufficient and appropriate evidence is collected and that results are clearly and logically documented…