Description
Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.
This position is an integral component of the department’s strategy to provide timely assurance to Senior Management on the effectiveness of control activities related to Air Canada’s operations
The Operations Auditor is responsible for performing audits of business functions conducted at Air Canada stations, field offices, General Sales Agencies (GSAs) and other entities world-wide (including operations at subsidiaries, e.g. ACV, Rouge, Aeroplan, other). In addition, the Operations Auditor should provide support to the department’s Ethics Assurance and investigations line of service as assigned.
This position will require regular travel (between 25 and 40% of the time) within the appropriate and approved guidelines. The position should be based in Montreal or Winnipeg, and will report to the Manager or Director responsible for Operational Audits.
Key Functions & Accountabilities:
- Complete all work in preparation for assigned engagements; for the auditor’s own audits, and in support of audits to be done by other team members (e.g., managers, senior auditors, etc.)
- Conduct analytical reviews and recurring monitoring activities as assigned
- Perform audits at the locations designated by the Manager or Director responsible for operational audits
- Prepare audit files and working papers in support of findings and review them with department managers involved, pointing out deviations from accepted practice
- Prepare audit reports and related correspondence. Report findings and recommendations to appropriate level(s) of management
- Follow up on open audit issues and ensure audit reports and records are being efficiently and accurately maintained.
- Provide Manager or Director regular updates on status of work assigned, opportunities and/or issues identified and other relevant project management matters
- Support the department in other tasks as assigned (e.g. Ethics Assurance engagements, investigations, etc.)
- Monitor communications with business units and field offices, to assist in identification of red flags related to internal control weaknesses, fraud or ethics issues.
- Maintain and enhance the level of knowledge of Air Canada, its subsidiaries and the airline industry in general.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience in areas such as risk management, business planning, and advisory, internal auditing, external auditing, or similar
- Completed or in final stages of completion of a professional auditing, accounting or risk management designation (e.g., CPA, CRM, CRMP, CIA) will be an assetExperience with data analytics and visualization tools will be an asset
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written communications)
- Ability to meet deadlines, achieve objectives and work under pressure (including strong planning and organization skills)
- Knowledge of systems used at Air Canada will (e.g., Altea, PeopleSoft, Ariba, Weblynx) be an asset
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving and process improvement skills and strong business acumen
- High energy level and self-starter, ability to work independently and/or as part of a team
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI)
- Valid passport with ability to travel, domestically and internationally
- Airline experience and knowledge of airline processes would be an asset
- Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates (English / French)
Conditions of Employment:
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.