Stantec

Senior Internal Auditor

Stantec

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Edmonton • Canada

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Work independently with only limited direction and guidance and provides appropriate direction to other team members.
  • Leading complex audits and consulting engagements from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client expectations. This includes situations where precedent may be limited and established guidance is not available.
  • Providing guidance and project oversight to other team members, fostering quality and consistency in audit work.
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify potential issues, evaluate risks, and develop solutions to address the issues in a timely and effective manner.
  • Developing audit strategies and scopes for high-risk areas, applying a big-picture perspective to evaluate organizational impact.
  • Identifying control gaps and process improvements, delivering actionable recommendations to management.
  • Managing stakeholder relationships at all levels by building trust, aligning expectations across Internal Audit teams, management, business partners, and external auditors, and effectively presenting findings to influence decision‑making during exit meetings.
  • Establish and monitor targets for internal auditors (where applicable), ensuring both quality and productivity.
  • Ensuring compliance with professional standards and maintaining high-quality documentation and reporting.
  • Monitoring emerging risks and regulatory changes, advising on implications for Stantec’s assurance programs.
  • Driving continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function and contributing to team development.
  • Managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budgets in a fast-paced environment.
  • Travel: Approximately 10% domestic and international travel (1–2 weeks per trip).

Requirements

  • Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE) strongly preferred - candidates without certification must begin the process within the first year.
  • Excellent understanding of internal auditing standards (IPPF), COSO framework, and risk assessment methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects end‑to‑end, apply strategic thinking, and consistently deliver results within complex and fast‑moving environments.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Confidence in engaging with senior leadership and conveying results.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to manage group dynamics and resolve challenging situations.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or SOX compliance within a large, complex organization; Big 4 experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education/ designation and experience.
Benefits
  • health, dental, and vision plans
  • wellness program
  • health care spending account
  • wellness spending account
  • group registered retirement savings plan
  • employee stock purchase program
  • group tax-free savings account
  • life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • short-term/long-term disability plans
  • emergency travel benefits
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional membership fee coverage
  • paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
internal auditing standardsCOSO frameworkrisk assessment methodologiesaudit strategiesproject oversightcontrol gap identificationprocess improvementsstakeholder managementdocumentationreporting
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkinganalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillstrust buildinginfluencinggroup dynamics managementtime management
Certifications
CPACIACISACFE