Job description
Performance Auditor
Office of the Auditor General
Fredericton
Open Competition
The Office of the Auditor General, located in Fredericton, is an independent office that serves the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly. The Auditor General assists the Legislative Assembly in holding the government accountable by reporting on government's performance and stewardship of public funds and resources. The findings of financial and performance audits are issued in the Auditor General's annual report to the Legislative Assembly and through appearances before the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
The Office of the Auditor General is seeking a dynamic, results-oriented professional to join our performance auditing team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Performance Audit, the individual will be responsible to:
• assess the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of government programs
• provide expert advice on complex issues affecting government
• report on government’s compliance with legislation, policies, and best practices
• ensure the effective management of human and financial resources
• leverage data analytics to explain and corroborate audit findings
We are seeking individuals with a critical thinking mindset, and passion for excellence. The successful candidate must be open to new challenges and able to work within a fast-paced team environment.
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
The candidate must:
o possess a relevant university degree from a recognized post-secondary institution
o have a minimum of *3 years of relevant work experience
o expertise in performance or internal audit, program evaluation, performance improvement, and/or change management
Written and spoken competence in English required. Please state your language capabilities.
Additional qualifications that are not requirements of this position, but would be considered assets are:
o a relevant Canadian professional designation
o experience working in the New Brunswick public sector
o expertise in data analytics
o Oral and written proficiency in French
*A combination of relevant education, experience and background may be considered. Experience requirements will vary based on applicable pay bands.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: The successful candidate will possess the following behavioral competencies:
• strategic thinking
• relationship building
• results orientation
• organizational commitment
Wage: Pay Band 5-7: $67,600 - $113,906 (annually)
Candidates are required to demonstrate how they meet mandatory qualifications on their application to be given further consideration and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates on the eligibility list may be considered for future vacancies.
Applicants may send a cover letter and resume before September 14, 2026, by email to:
Sarah Black, CPA, CA
Executive Director