Executive Director, Internal Audit

Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $65.54 - $94.22 / hour

Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic and solution-oriented  Executive Director, Internal Audit  to provide innovative leadership for Internal Audit, Advisory Services and governance related programs (e.g. Whistle blower processes and Public Interest Disclosure Act). The Executive Director will support in the development of the department’s strategic plans, control practices and monitor investigations conducted across Fraser Health.

The Executive Director will build strong working relationships with partners across Fraser Health and will communicate with leaders of other health authorities, the provincial government and other public sector organizations regarding best practices and internal control matters. The Executive Director will oversee the quality assurance activities including review of audit, advisory, and investigative files and reports. The Executive Director will utilize effective management techniques to provide direction, coaching and leadership to their team.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Executive Director will be a clear, caring, and courageous leader.

The Executive Director, Internal Audit is accountable for:

Developing, preparing, monitoring and implementing effective financial and workforce plans within operational demands and environmental constraints;

On an annual basis, assisting in developing a risk based Internal Audit Plan which considers the audit universe (all departments and programs across Fraser Health), which is approved annually by the Board of Directors;

Reviewing audit reports and supporting working papers, and leading the team in presenting best practices, reporting findings and recommendations to clients;

Serving as an educational resource to management to keep them informed on legislation, trends and other issues that could affect the organization's effectiveness, accountability and vulnerability to risk;

Representing Fraser Health with external parties, including the British Columbia Ombudsperson’s office, Ministry leaders, health authority leaders and provincial working groups.

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Detailed Overview
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, Internal Audit is responsible for the Internal Audit Program at Fraser Health (FH); performs and reports results of financial, operational, information systems, regulatory, internal control and value-for-money audits as well as compliance audits related to adherences with all applicable policies, laws and regulations; facilitates broad-based risk assessment and mitigation techniques promoting best practices and producing continued evaluation of the "risk profile" of functions and activities;

assists the organization to accomplish its internal audit objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluation and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and business processes.

Duties include the planning, implementation and evaluation of financial, physical and human resources in support of the strategic and operational goals of Fraser Health; participates in the development of the mission, strategies and goals to ensure the optimum delivery of appropriate financial services for Fraser Health.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction to FH, the Board Chair, and Executives in the adoption of leading practices for internal audit controls and processes.

Develops, implements and evaluates strategic plans, goals and objectives for the department, ensuring such plans are consistent with the strategic directions/plans and policies of Fraser Health.

Develops, implements and reviews policies, standards and procedures that will ensure the delivery of effective and efficient internal audit services for Fraser Health.

Plans and implements operating and capital budgets for the Internal Audit department including budget preparation, authorization control and reporting of expenditures ensuring the effective utilization of the financial…