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Senior Information Technology Auditor

  • Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada

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Original job description

Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality.

Our public sector client is seeking a Senior IT Audit Specialist for a short-term temporary assignment in Toronto. This position involves assessing IT systems, identifying technology-related risks, evaluating internal controls, and providing recommendations to strengthen security, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct IT audits and risk assessments to evaluate technology systems, processes, and internal controls.
  • Identify potential security vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Review IT governance practices, information security measures, and risk management procedures.
  • Prepare detailed audit reports, communicate findings, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
  • Collaborate with management and technical teams to address audit observations and improve controls.
  • Support audit planning, documentation, testing, and follow-up activities.
  • Provide advice on IT policies, regulatory requirements, and emerging technology risks.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in IT auditing, information security, technology risk management, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies, internal controls, and recognized industry frameworks.
  • Experience evaluating IT systems, cybersecurity risks, and compliance with established standards.
  • Familiarity with IT governance, privacy legislation, and information management practices.
  • Experience with audit software, data analysis tools, or specialized audit techniques is an asset.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including experience presenting findings to senior management.
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and handle confidential information professionally.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please call 416-237-1500 x.235.

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Responsibilities

Conduct IT audits and risk assessments, evaluate systems and internal controls, and identify security vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and improvement opportunities. Document and present findings, recommend corrective actions, and collaborate with management and technical teams on audit planning, follow-up, and stronger controls.

Requirements

Requires extensive experience in IT auditing, information security, technology risk management, or a related field, along with strong knowledge of audit methodologies, internal controls, and industry frameworks. Candidates should have experience assessing IT systems, cybersecurity risks, and compliance, as well as strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills and the ability to work independently with confidential information.

Skills

  • IT Auditing
  • Risk Assessment
  • Information Security
  • Technology Risk Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Cybersecurity
  • IT Governance
  • Compliance
  • Privacy Legislation
  • Information Management
  • Audit Methodologies
  • Audit Planning
  • Audit Documentation
  • Data Analysis
  • Report Writing
  • Stakeholder Communication

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Categories

  • Technology
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Security & Safety
  • Consulting

Keywords

  • IT Auditing
  • IT Audit Specialist
  • Risk Assessment
  • Technology Systems
  • Internal Controls
  • Security Vulnerabilities
  • Compliance Gaps
  • Information Security
  • Cybersecurity Risks
  • IT Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Audit Methodologies
  • Industry Frameworks
  • Privacy Legislation
  • Information Management
  • Audit Reports
  • Corrective Actions
  • Audit Planning
  • Audit Documentation
  • Audit Testing
  • Audit Follow-Up
  • Audit Software
  • Data Analysis Tools
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Emerging Technology Risks
  • Public Sector
  • Government Administration

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