IT Auditor

Principal, IT Auditor
Location: Ottawa, Toronto, Mississauga, or Montreal (2–3 days on-site per week)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills required. French-English bilingualism is an asset.
Background Check Requirement: Must meet government security screening requirements. Hold or be eligible for Canadian Reliability clearance. 
 
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced IT audit professional who thrives on solving complex challenges and influencing meaningful change? A leading public sector financial organization is seeking a Principal, IT Audit to lead high-impact technology audits, strengthen risk management practices and provide trusted insights to senior leadership.

In this senior individual contributor role, you'll work alongside experienced audit professionals and technology stakeholders, bringing clarity to emerging risks and helping shape stronger governance practices. You'll lead through expertise, collaboration and sound judgment, without direct people management responsibilities.

What's In It for You
• A competitive salary, performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits.
• A flexible hybrid environment that supports work-life balance, including generous vacation and wellness initiatives.
• Continuous learning, professional development and opportunities to mentor others.
• An inclusive, collaborative culture where diverse perspectives and innovative thinking are valued.
• Meaningful exposure to senior executives and strategic technology initiatives.

Your Responsibilities
• You'll lead complex, risk-based IT audits from planning through reporting, ensuring quality and actionable outcomes.
• You'll assess cybersecurity, cloud, identity and access management, data privacy, AI and third-party technology risks.
• You'll guide and review audit work, strengthening evidence quality, analysis and professional judgment.
• You'll translate technical findings into clear recommendations and executive-level reports.
• You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to communicate risks, findings and improvement opportunities.
• You'll advance audit practices through data analytics, emerging technologies, mentorship and continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications
• 10+ years of experience in IT audit, IT risk, cybersecurity, technology governance or technology assurance.
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of cloud, networks, endpoint security, identity management, data platforms and agile delivery.
• Experience applying NIST, CIS Controls, COBIT, ISO 27001/27002 and IIA standards.
• Demonstrated audit leadership, stakeholder engagement, project management and executive communication skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT or CISA are strongly preferred.
• Experience with Power BI, ACL/HighBond, IDEA, Python, SQL or governed GenAI audit applications is an asset, as is expertise in technology resilience or data governance.

Note from the Hiring Manager
"We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the details, asks thoughtful questions and can turn complex technology risks into practical insights. Someone who leads by example, brings fresh perspectives and helps elevate the entire team's work."

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.