Senior Audit Advisor

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.

Reporting to the Lead Auditor, we are looking for a talented Senior Audit Advisor to join our Audit Services team. This team is an independent function reporting to the Audit Committee (Board) and functionally to the Vice President, Finance and Compliance.
In this position, you will provide independent, risk-based and objective assurance and advice, in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards and Audit Services Charter.
This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package. We support a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

You will enjoy working with us if:

• You value flexibility to support life and personal needs. We offer a flexible work practice where some weeks may require more onsite presence during key business or operations events.

• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere - our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• You thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for transformative change. 

• You leverage your strong verbal and written communication skills to facilitate and present to audiences in hybrid environments.

• You are comfortable establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships at all levels of teams and reporting structures.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting internal audits in conformance with IIA Standards which includes:

• Planning engagements through research, benchmarking, surveys, and work program development.

• Applying internal control frameworks and evaluation criteria to assess audit areas.

• Facilitating risk assessments and workshops to refine scope.

• Collecting and analyzing information to support recommendations.

• Evaluating governance, business, IT processes, controls and compliance.

• Performing root cause analysis to ensure actionable recommendations.

• Reporting findings to management and supporting action plan development.

• Ensuring documentation meets IIA standards and is fully replicable.

• Coordinating follow ups on open audit recommendations, ensuring action plans are implemented and subsequent reporting is accurate.

• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and supporting co-source providers and other audit advisors.

• Supporting the internal audit leader by:

• Mentoring team members and reviewing work papers.

• Assisting with annual training plan development and quality self-assessments.

• Driving continuous improvement to enhance audit insights, communication, and efficiency.

What you’ll bring to us:

• Professional Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Internal Audit Practitioner certification is required.

• Professional certifications such as CISA or designations such as CPA considered an asset.

• Completion of a post-secondary education within Business or IT discipline.

• 10+ years of experience in internal audit or related governance, risk, and control roles.

• Experience with both Business and IT audits.

• Strong knowledge and application of IIA Standards; ability to conduct peer reviews.

• Electricity industry experience considered an asset.

• Proficiency with technology to enhance audit efficiency e.g. data analysis.

• Experience with digital transformations and next-generation audit techniques e.g. automation, continuous auditing/monitoring.

• Exposure to using AI with Audit or Controls work.

• SOC, C-SOX or other compliance audit experience.

• Experience with Workday, ServiceNow, Power Apps/BI considered an asset.

• Familiarity with agile audit and dynamic risk assessment methodologies considered an asset.

• Experience with performing internal audit quality assurance assessments considered an asset.

Application deadline: January 26, 2026

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If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 33 of the FOIP Act.