Special Advisor to the Auditor General – Strategic Initiatives

Role Overview

• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Office of the Auditor General’s Multi‑Year Strategic Plan.
• Lead high‑priority, time‑sensitive initiatives, such as the implementation of new audit tools, performance measurement frameworks, or organizational health metrics.
• Work closely with the Portfolio Director, Operations & Strategic Initiatives to ensure strategic priorities are translated into day‑to‑day audit planning, operational activities, and oversight of the confidential fraud and waste hotline.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the Auditor General, providing candid, well‑researched advice on legal, auditee, stakeholder, and reputational matters.
• Support the Auditor General with briefings, issue analysis, and coordination of high‑priority meetings and scheduling.
• Draft and coordinate executive‑level materials, including Council presentations, briefing notes, public reports, and media materials.
• Collaborate with the Portfolio Director to manage media relations, respond to inquiries, coordinate interviews, and prepare communication products.
• Monitor media coverage and emerging issues, providing analysis and strategic recommendations to support proactive communication and risk mitigation.
• Provide a strategic “second‑eye” review of audit reports to ensure tone, messaging, and recommendations are constructive, objective, and focused on organizational improvement.
• Lead the audit selection process, working with management to identify, assess, and recommend potential audit topics to the Deputy Auditor General and Auditor General.
• Oversee the development and use of audit selection templates, tools, and documentation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Law, Organizational Development, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a combination of strategic planning, research, public‑sector policy, or executive advisory roles.
• Experience within a legislative audit office, Officer of Council environment, or public‑sector governance role is strongly preferred.
• A satisfactory Level 2 Criminal Record Check obtained directly from a police station (third-party background checks will not be accepted).
• Certified Change Agent or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation is an asset.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and psychological health supports effective upon hire.
• OMERS Defined‑Benefit Pension Plan
• A minimum of three (3) weeks of vacation, plus paid personal and floating days.
• Flexible work arrangements that support wellness and sustainability.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to ongoing professional and leadership development opportunities.