2026-AUD-G-OTT-INA-221
Non-advertised process
Selection Process Number:
2026-AUD-G-OTT-INA-221
Position Title:
Principal, Performance Audit
Classification:
PX-VFM-00
Location:
Office of the Auditor General
Ottawa, Ontario
Appointment of:
Susie Fortier
Duration:
Indeterminate
Date of Notification:
23 July 2026
Complaint period closing date:
28 July 2026
You may request an informal discussion if you are within the following area of selection: Non-advertised process — Employees of the Office of the Auditor General of Canada and persons employed indeterminately or for a specified period in the federal public service, occupying a position in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The following criteria were considered in this process
Essential qualifications
Language requirements
Bilingual imperative (CBC)
Education
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Masters or graduate degree from a recognized post‑secondary institution, with a specialisation relevant to the position (fields such as Public/Business Administration, Environmental Studies, Sciences, Engineering, Law, Data Analytics, Economics, or Social Sciences).
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Graduation with a degree from a recognized post‑secondary institution and a recognized Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
Experience
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EX1: A minimum of five (5) years of experience within the last ten (10) years in leading the planning, execution and reporting phases of the conduct of audits (financial statements, special examinations, performance audits or internal audits), program evaluations or evaluations of complex* projects.
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EX2: A minimum of five (5) consecutive years of experience in an executive position (EX‑01 or equivalent or above) within the last ten (10) years.
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EX3: A minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing human and financial resources**
* "Complex" would include two or more of the following characteristics: high profile or reputational risk (e.g. public or media attention), large scale, involving multiple interested parties, multi‑jurisdictional (e.g. federal‑provincial/territorial), complex legal or regulatory environments, interdependencies between components, or other factors that the candidate can demonstrate constitute complex.
** Management of human and financial resources: For each relevant position they held, applicants must indicate the number of staff they supervised directly and indirectly, the size of the budget they were accountable for, and how many annual performance management and budget cycle they completed.
Competencies
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Technical subject matter expertise
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Strategic thinking, rigorous analysis, and sound judgment
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Productive and collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders
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Integrity and respect
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Innovation and ability to guide change
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Clear and influential communication
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Personal effectiveness and project management skills
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Personal and people development skills.
Condition of employment
Security: Secret Clearance
Operational requirements
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Willingness and ability to travel for work.
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Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice.
Contact Information
Name/Email:
Title:
Assistant Auditor General