Public Health Agency of Canada - Office of Audit and Evaluation
VARIOUS LOCATIONS - The Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive position within Public Health Agency of Canada is located in Ottawa, Ontario (see Intent of the process section).
EX-03
Indeterminate, Deployment, Secondment, Interchange Canada
$172,548 to $202,+18
Closing date: 21 May 2025 - 23:5+, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.
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Important messages
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Assessment accommodation
Duties
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is searching for a seasoned and dynamic leader to join our senior management ranks as the next Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive.
The Office of Audit and Evaluation (OAE) is a shared service provided under the Shared Services Partnership. The mandate of the OAE is to provide independent and objective advice and assurance to the President of PHAC and the Deputy Minister of Health Canada (HC), on the effectiveness of risk management, controls and governance processes.
As the Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive, you will play a critical role in the management and oversight of PHAC and HC by:
Anticipating, assessing and advising on a range of emerging risks of an operational and strategic nature that are faced by the department or agency and the Government of Canada as a whole;
Planning and directing a range of oversight and assessment activities that respond to these risks and opportunities and providing management with the right information at the right time to support strategic decision making and continuous improvement;
Managing a diverse, service-oriented and multi-disciplinary team that provides value-added solutions to a range of clients.
Reporting directly to the most senior public servant in an organization and contributing, through counsel and the provision of a suite of tailored services, to enhance management practices that underpin departmental success and results;
Working collaboratively with Departmental Audit Committees and the Office of the Comptroller General to build and sustain an innovative, high-performing internal audit function capable of providing fearless advice and challenge to the Senior Executive Committee, in support of good governance.
If you want to fulfill this role and seize the opportunity to create positive change within PHAC and HC, we encourage you to apply to this process.
Work environment
Joining the internal audit community offers a unique opportunity to work in a forward thinking, highly diverse and transformative environment that thrives on innovation and results. With agile, multidisciplinary teams, the Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive provides independent and reliable advice and assurance on the state of governance, risk management and controls. With a birds-eye-view of the entire department and agency, they are trusted advisors to the senior-most leaders across the two organizations and provide solutions to address the current challenges and emerging risks.
In this way, the Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive directly contributes to the achievement of governmental outcomes in areas that range from science and technology, safety and security, global affairs and social policy. Internal Audit is integral in cultivating the federal public service as a model workplace and promoting the efficiency, effectiveness and value for money of government policy and operations.
If you are a fearless and motivating leader, a strategic and innovative thinker that is interested in making a difference, the OAE needs you.
Intent of the process
The immediate intent of this appointment process will be used to staff the vacant Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive position within the Office of Audit and Evaluation, located in OTTAWA, ONTARIO.
Candidates’ names may be shared with the Office of the Comptroller General – Internal Audit (https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/corporate/organization.html#ocg) for talent management purposes. A pool may be established in order to staff similar positions within the Federal Public Service. By applying to this process, you consent to your personal information related to your application being shared with other departments interested in filling similar positions.
Positions to be filled: 1
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
A covering letter "Candidates must submit a cover letter (5,000 words maximum) outlining why they feel they are the best candidate for this position, namely by detailing how their experiences, skills and education matches our candidate profile and aligns to our essential and asset criteria below. Please be as detailed as possible to allow us to fully assess your application against all our criteria."
Contact information for 4 references.
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
Education:
Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
Degree equivalency
Experience:
1) Significant* experience at the senior executive level (or equivalent level in the private sector) in providing strategic advice and recommendations to high-ranking officials (Deputy Minister/President, or equivalent executive in the private sector) on complex** issues.
2) Significant* experience in the development and implementation of strategic plans for internal audit, evaluation of policies and procedures or program management reviews in a complex** environment.
3) Significant* experience in establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
4) Significant* experience in managing human*** and financial**** resources.
"Significant" is defined as the scope, depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of various, complex related activities which would have been acquired at a senior executive level over an extended period of time. Factors such as WHERE and WHEN this experience was acquired and in WHAT capacity will be assessed.
**"Complex" would include two or more of the following characteristics: high profile (e.g. public or media attention), multi-stakeholder, multi-jurisdictional (e.g. federal-provincial/territorial), third party interests, international in scope; requiring multiple consultations; high impact, or other factors that the candidate can demonstrate constitute complex.
***"Management of human resources": Applicants must clearly demonstrate they have recruited and supervised staff, assigned work, managed and assessed performance and developed staffing plans at the executive level. Applicants must indicate the number of staff they have supervised.
****"Management of financial resources": Applicants must show evidence of managing and being accountable for a budget at the executive level. This experience is defined as being responsible for sound financial planning, forecasting and reporting. Applicants must also indicate the size of the budget they managed directly.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC – You are already proficient in both Official Languages (English and French)
Bilingual Non-Imperative CBC/CBC – You agree to become bilingual in both Official Languages through language training within an agreed-upon timeline, with funding provided.
Information on language requirements
Knowledge:
Knowledge of emerging trends in the field of internal audit and of how they can support current government priorities.
Key Leadership Competencies:
Create Vision and Strategy
Mobilize People
Uphold Integrity and Respect
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders
Promote Innovation and Guide Change
Achieve Results
For information about the Public Service Key Leadership Competencies, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/key-leadership-competency-profile.html
Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing (the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your application)
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
Asset Education Qualifications:
Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA)
OR
Recognized Internal Auditor certification (CIA, CGAP, CISA, CRMA, CFE)
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY - Organizational needs
Public Health Agency of Canada is committed to fostering a culture rooted in diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility. In alignment with the Employment Equity Act and various legislative drivers and priorities, we aim to be representative of and responsive to the identified equity groups (Indigenous Peoples, Women, Black and Racialized Peoples and Persons with Disabilities). Candidates from equity groups are encouraged to identify as such in their application. Employment equity may be a factor taken into consideration during the staffing process as this contributes to the strategic priorities, diversity and inclusiveness of the organization, thereby contributing to positive outcomes for all peoples of Canada.
Preference may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one or more of the following Employment Equity groups: Indigenous People, Black Persons (Racialized People) or Persons with Disabilities.
Information on employment equity
Conditions of employment
Secret security clearance - The position to staff requires a valid Secret Security Clearance.
Other security clearance levels may be required for other positions to be filled.
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
HOW TO APPLY
In their application, candidates are requested to provide the following:
Resume: Resumes may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience and education described in your cover letter.
Cover Letter: candidates will have to provide concrete examples, for each essential criteria (education and experience), and asset criteria (education) demonstrating clearly and concisely the situations: where you acquired the experience i.e. the department(s), organization(s), dates, your role and responsibility; the specific task or challenge that you faced; the actions you took; and the results of your actions. Note that the number of examples is not as important as ensuring that the examples describe the depth, breadth and relevance of your experience.
Contact information of 4 references (e.g., current supervisor, previous supervisor, two subordinates, and two colleagues).
TOP DOWN APPROACH
Applicants who meet the essential experience criteria will be ranked according to the depth and breadth of experience they possess. Only the top ranking applicants will be invited to the next phase of assessment.
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Various assessment tools may be used in this selection process, such as, interviews, a situational exercise, a self-assessment, references, etc. Other sources of information (such as performance agreements, talent management placements, work samples, board member knowledge etc.) may be used to assess the criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria.
Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any of the evaluations used throughout the selection process.
Appointment decision may be based on one or more of the following criteria:
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the strengths and weaknesses of the work team
Matching of the individual's experience or qualifications to the specific duties of the position being staffed
Depth, breadth, type of work-specific experience
Level/degree of one or more competencies/qualifications.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IN THE PROCESS
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
VERIFICATION OF REFERENCE
Reference checks may be conducted (i.e. 360 methodology). Candidates are to provide their list of references before the closing date of this job opportunity. Referees must have an in-depth knowledge of your work and must be able to answer questions pertaining to your achievements and strengths. The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references other than the ones submitted by the candidates (only within the Public Service), if found necessary, in order to make a suitable assessment of the candidates. All the information collected during the selection process, (including behavior and communication), from the time of application until the end of the process, may be used to assess the candidates.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
You will be asked to provide proof of education credentials at the time of assessment. It is the candidate's responsibility to demonstrate that the degree/program held has been approved by a 'recognized' post-secondary institution. Candidates having foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Failure to do so will result in the rejection of your application. To receive more information, please refer to the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials website link: http://www.cicic.ca .
CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP
Proof of citizenship will be requested if you are considered for the position.
RELOCATION
Relocation Provisions may be offered, if required, to the successful candidate. For more information, please consult our Directive on Relocation Provisions: https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/travel-relocation/executive-group-governor-in-council-appointees-relocation-provisions.html
COMMUNICATIONS
Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. You must include in your application a valid e-mail address and to make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is your responsibility to provide any changes to your personal information to the contact indicated on this job advertisement. All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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