Technical Leader, Audit

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The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) works to keep energy moving safely across the country. We review energy development projects and share energy information, all while enforcing some of the strictest safety and environmental standards in the world. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta with regional offices in Montréal, Vancouver and Yellowknife, the CER has approximately 600 employees.

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the diversity of the Canadian population we serve. The CER is dedicated to building and promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, representative of all Canadians regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, socio-economic background or lived experience.

Achieving a representative and diverse workforce has been identified as an organizational need for CER and may be applied at any time during this appointment process. If this criterion is used, only those who have indicated that they are members of the specified designated group(s) will be considered. As such, first consideration for an appointment may be given to candidates who self-declare as belonging to one of the four designated employment equity groups (Persons with a disability, Indigenous Peoples*, Members of a Visible Minority, or Women).

* Indigenous Peoples are First Nation, Inuit or Métis.

The CER strives to be an employer of choice for Indigenous Peoples*. We are committed to implementing systemic changes within the organization, as well as supporting the individual Reconciliation journey of each person at the CER. We offer our Indigenous employees fifteen (15) hours of paid leave and twenty-two decimal five (22.5) hours of unpaid leave — that can also be made up hour for hour — per year to engage in traditional Indigenous practices. We provide access to Elders, one-on-one coaching, social and cultural events in the workplace, and opportunities to work and lead in a hybrid work model. Depending on the position, we also offer full-time telework options for Indigenous employees for whom living and working in or near their communities is critical to their identity, cultural security and the exercise of Treaty and inherent rights.

Reconciliation link: https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/consultation-engagement/indigenous-engagement/reconciliation/path-advancing-reconciliation.html

To self-declare, please ensure to check off the appropriate box within the online application under the Employment Equity section. To learn more about self-declaring, we encourage you to consult the following two links to learn more about employment equity and self-declarations:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-because-we-care.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html

The CER is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees.

Duties

Reporting to the Director of the Audit, Enforcement and Investigation (AEI) Team in the System Operations Business Unit, the Technical Leader (TL) readily works within the audit team and across teams and Business Units to identify and assess risks associated with safety and environmental protection of CER-regulated facilities and activities, ensure audit plans are developed to mitigate identified risks, alter plans as necessary, and drive continual improvement. The TL assures the audit program is executed by following the audit principles and available procedures. This role leads and shapes approaches to improving performance of regulated companies and industry as a whole and facilitates building and maintaining relationships with strategic stakeholders. This role assures quality of audit reports, information advisory letters data and provides briefings verbally and in writing to Director of AEI, senior management and other stakeholders. The TL also conduct audits when required.

Specific tasks of this role include:
• Providing expert-level advice for audit program development and execution, management systems, audit planning and projects to address regulatory issues and improvements across safety, environment, integrity, damage prevention and/or security program
• Providing strategic advice regarding performance of regulated companies with respect to management systems, safety and environmental oversight
• Leading the creation, delivery and communication of the CER’s annual audit Compliance Verification Activities from planning, through execution, to closing of audits as well as the continual improvement of the audit process; this also includes quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of the audit process/program
• Leading development, improvement, execution and maintenance of audit processes including writing of the policies, procedures and work instructions or mentoring others to perform these tasks
• Establishing and maintaining communication among the CER’s technical programs (Pipeline Integrity, Safety, Damage Prevention, Emergency Management & Security, and Environmental Protection), and Compliance Program Managers on safety and environmental oversight activities and issues
• Engagement with stakeholders through delivery of presentations and workshops
• Assisting the Director AEI Team with leading, and assessing performance of auditors through staffing, coaching, mentoring and evaluation
• Writing of briefing notes, policies, procedures, work instructions, audit reports; other types of reports, reviewing other people's written materials

Intent of the process

Qualified candidates may be used to staff other similar positions at an equivalent or lower level on a term, indeterminate or acting basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "As part of this selection process, you are required to submit a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined. Please provide clear and detailed explanations, along with concrete examples, illustrating how your experiences align with each of these criteria considering the definitions provided. This will allow us to assess your application for the position and better understand how you can contribute to the success of our team. Asset qualifications may be used at the screening stage. Please ensure that your application and resume clearly indicate how you meet these qualifications."

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 university in science or engineering, or in field of study relevant to the duties of the job.

Degree equivalency

Experience:

E1 Significant experience in developing and conducting regulatory (non-financial) audits and the continual improvement of a compliance audit program within a regulatory environment

E2 Significant experience with development, implementation, or evaluation of management systems

E3 Minimum of 5 years of experience in one of the following fields within the energy sector:
a) safety or environment
b) damage prevention
c) pipeline/asset integrity
d) emergency management

E4 Experience leading technical teams and/or multi-disciplinary project teams, working collaboratively across teams within an organization, and mentoring/coaching other professionals

Note: *Significant experience is typically gained through at least eight years of work, demonstrating depth and breadth in progressively complex responsibilities.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Organization-wide and Business Competencies:

OC1 Leadership & Teamwork (Shape)
• Coaches staff on methods of collaborating, conflict resolution and aligning activities with organizational results.
• Actively shares expertise with others both internally and externally at all levels.

OC2 Accountability & Results Orientation (Shape)
• Resolves issues beyond one’s own scope of work.
• Proactively identifies and promotes high- quality solutions to business unit and organization-wide issues

OC3 Initiative and Adaptability to Change (Shape)
• Creates new concepts and theories in response to new challenges.

OC4 Process and Project Management (Guide)
• Determines project accountabilities, process priorities and resources allocations effectively.

OC5 Verbal Communication (Guide)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively orally

OC6 Written Communication (Guide)
• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively in writing.

Technical Competencies:

TC1 Compliance Principles and Techniques (Shape)
• A thorough understanding of the purpose and use of compliance and enforcement tools to establish or confirm the effectiveness of regulated company programs (environment, safety, damage prevention, asset/pipeline integrity, emergency management).
• Thorough understanding of development and implementation of a regulatory audit program, Quality Control and Quality Assurance of the audit program
• Thorough understanding of data for trends to inform audit program gaps, planning, process improvements and other decision making.

Competency Level Definitions

Learn is defined as developing a basic knowledge of the competency and ability to apply.
Apply is defined as demonstrating sound understanding of the competency and ability to apply and contribute.
Guide is defined as thorough knowledge and capability of the competency. Able to influence and guide others in its application.
Shape is defined as recognized as an expert. Shapes direction of the CER with regards to the competency.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Asset Qualifications
AQ1: Possesses ISO certifications, or lead auditor certifications and/or experience with the application of CSA Standards and regulations/legislation (e.g., CER’s OPR)

AQ2: Experience in the pipeline or energy industry in Canada

AQ3: Experience working with or for a regulator

AQ4: Knowledge of Tableau, Power Bi, advanced excel or other tools used to build queries and analyze data

AQ5: Ability to translate word documents/reports into useful data; development of business requirements for the implementation of data software to aid business in continual improvements

The CER is committed to build a diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society and to increase the representation of Indigenous Peoples to advance Reconciliation. Preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify from the following Employment Equity Groups: Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities, Persons with Disabilities and/or Women. We encourage you to indicate if you belong to one or more of the designated groups by completing the self-declaration section in your application.

Conditions of employment

1) Willingness to undergo, successfully pass and maintain a reliability status security clearance.
2) Compliance with the CER’s Code of Conduct is required.
Note: It is strongly recommended that potential applicants read and consider the CER’s Code of Conduct prior to applying. This document is available on the CER Website http://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/code-of-conduct.
3) Must be willing and able to travel and to work overtime when required.
4) Must be willing to move within and between business units and teams, based on operational requirements and/or as individual development needs are identified.
5) Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
6) You will be required to successfully complete the training specified in the CER training procedure within the schedule set out by your leader, which is normally 24 months of commencing employment.

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

1. The CER has a classification system that differs from the greater public service. This NEB‑12 position is like an ENG-05 in terms of salary range only. The benefits offered, including relocation assistance, may be significantly different than those offered in the greater public service. This position is subject to CER’s Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada Collective Agreement.

2. Salary: Effective 1 November 2024 (NEB-12), $137,564 - $167,371

The CER has the following forms of additional compensation that are separate from base salary, the eligibility for which is determined, in accordance with the provisions in the collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment for the duration period specified:
· annual performance pays which includes elements of individual performance and corporate performance
· annual market allowance which applies only to specified operational positions applies to this position; the allowance is paid in a single annual payment.

3. Application Requirements: Applicants must submit, by the closing date, a resume and cover letter clearly demonstrating how they meet the essential qualifications of education and experience. Applicants are strongly encouraged to demonstrate how they also meet the asset qualifications. Asset qualification(s) may be used at any point in the selection process (screening and/or assessment). Failure to provide sufficient information will result in applicants being screened out.

Applicants must provide a valid e-mail address which is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e‑mail for assessment purposes including sending invitations for written tests, interviews and issuing selection process results.

Candidates will need to provide proof of their education prior to appointment. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at https://www.cicic.ca.

NOTE: Equivalencies granted by the Canadian provincial authorities with respect to Applied (Bachelor's) Degrees by colleges and technical institutes (i.e. in Ontario, British-Columbia, Alberta & Manitoba) must always be accepted as equivalent to bachelor's degrees granted by universities in the provinces concerned.

4. Head Office Location – Calgary, AB: 210, 517 10th Avenue SW.

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.

Contact information

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