IT Risk & Internal Audit Consultant

Job Description

<p><b>IT Risk & Internal Audit Consultant </b></p><p><b>Industry:</b> Aviation Services</p><p><b>Location:</b> Ottawa Downtown (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)</p><p><b>Rate:</b> approx. $80-$100/hour (inc.)</p><p><b>Level:</b> Senior</p><p><b>Duration</b>: 6 months</p><p><b>Notes</b>: Must have OR be eligible to obtain Enhanced Reliability Clearance</p><p><br></p><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>Our client in the <b>aviation services industry</b> is seeking <b>2 Senior IT Risk & Internal Audit Consultants</b> to support their Internal Audit leadership team. These consultants will help deliver independent, objective assurance and advisory services aimed at improving operational efficiency, risk management, and internal controls across the organization.</p><p>This is a <b>6-month full-time contract</b> with competitive rates and an opportunity to make an impact in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.</p><p><br></p><p><b>What You Will Do</b></p><ul><li>Participate in audit planning sessions to support the development of a flexible, risk-based audit plan.</li><li>Lead audit engagements and deliver results within assigned scope, timeline, and budget.</li><li>Develop risk-based audit programs for complex business processes and applications.</li><li>Complete audit work independently and supervise audit team members when required.</li><li>Review work done by junior auditors and provide constructive feedback.</li><li>Mentor team members and support knowledge-sharing across the department.</li><li>Communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle.</li><li>Prepare audit reports, raise exceptions, and provide value-added recommendations.</li><li>Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams throughout the organization.</li><li>Stay current with professional auditing standards (IIA, CIA, ISACA).</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>What You Bring</b></p><ul><li>Post-secondary degree and/or professional accounting designation, or equivalent experience.</li><li><b>Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - mandatory.</b></li><li><b>5+ years of experience in internal audit.</b></li><li>Strong experience documenting and auditing business processes and applications.</li><li>Solid understanding of risk and internal control frameworks.</li><li>General knowledge of fraud risk indicators and prevention practices.</li><li>Working knowledge of IT governance frameworks, including <b>COBIT</b>.</li><li>Ability to perform data analysis using automated auditing tools.</li><li>Experience in <b>highly regulated industries</b> (banking, manufacturing, automotive, transportation, etc.) is a strong asset.</li></ul><p></p>