Bilingual Senior Manager, Internal Audit

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's what you get when you're a permanent employee:

• 5 weeks of vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more - because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region's office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

Join the Internal Audit Team in the Senior Manager, Internal Audit position. In this role, you will manage and ensure successful completion of complex monitoring, quality assurance, oversight and/or audit assignments and will apply risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered to identify any potential issues and will recommend improvements to further mitigate risks. You will manage a team responsible for monitoring and influencing operational policies, procedures and practices while consulting with management.

What you'll do:

• Oversee the delivery of consistent, seamless and high-quality audit/advisory assignments; and provide insights related to governance, risk, and controls within the related portfolio.
• Provide guidance on risk and control matters, including remediation actions to address issues, and make recommendations for improvements to senior management.
• Communicate with external partners and senior management across the Corporation on a continuous basis to ensure there is a common understanding on findings, progress and issues.
• Present complex results, influence decisions and outcomes and persuade others to take a course of action.
• Manage teams in the planning, conduct and reporting of assignments and supervise work performed and ensure compliance with professional standards, policies, procedures and methodologies while leading industry practices against any applicable regulatory standards and guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date and informed on industry best practices, corporate objectives, priorities and initiatives across CMHC to adequately identify existing and emerging risks.
• Develop a comprehensive risk-based plan for the area of responsibility/portfolio in alignment with corporate strategies and key risks.
• Develop objectives and take responsibility for engagement, enabling a culture of learning, performance management and accountability within a divisional group.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field, such as business, finance or commerce.
• A minimum of ten years of relevant experience in internal audit and/or risk management, including a minimum of five years of supervisory experience.
• A professional designation (or actively pursuing the completion), such as Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other relevant license, designation, or certificate.
• Superior written and oral communication and presentation skills in both official languages (English and French), including strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Advanced critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to capture and synthesize information to make linkages between key risks and their impacts and develop recommendations and provide advice.
• An ability to establish and maintain effective and trustworthy working relationships.
• An ability to plan and manage multiple, concurrent priorities, and work under tight time constraints.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition may remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!