Senior Internal Auditor

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Internal Audit department is evolving and growing to meet the company’s assurance needs.  Internal Audit team members can make a difference in improving Stantec’s business and financial processes.  We have a well-established SOX program which offers an excellent opportunity to learn the major financial reporting processes of the company.  We also have an evolving internal audit program which provides opportunities to learn about other key areas of Stantec’s business.  Those services are delivered within a dynamic company - recent exciting developments include continued domestic growth and expansion into international markets.  We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor who will provide value added advisory, assurance and consulting services.

This will be accomplished by collaborating with various business teams to understand, analyze and resolve business process and internal control issues with the goal of achieving business center and corporate compliance to mandated standards. 

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Work independently with only limited direction and guidance and provides appropriate direction to other team members.
• Leading complex audits and consulting engagements from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client expectations. This includes situations where precedent may be limited and established guidance is not available.
• Providing guidance and project oversight to other team members, fostering quality and consistency in audit work.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify potential issues, evaluate risks, and develop solutions to address the issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Developing audit strategies and scopes for high-risk areas, applying a big-picture perspective to evaluate organizational impact.
• Identifying control gaps and process improvements, delivering actionable recommendations to management.
• Managing stakeholder relationships at all levels by building trust, aligning expectations across Internal Audit teams, management, business partners, and external auditors, and effectively presenting findings to influence decision‑making during exit meetings.
• Establish and monitor targets for internal auditors (where applicable), ensuring both quality and productivity.
• Ensuring compliance with professional standards and maintaining high-quality documentation and reporting.
• Monitoring emerging risks and regulatory changes, advising on implications for Stantec’s assurance programs.
• Driving continuous improvement within the Internal Audit function and contributing to team development.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and budgets in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel: Approximately 10% domestic and international travel (1–2 weeks per trip).

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE) strongly preferred - candidates without certification must begin the process within the first year.
• Excellent understanding of internal auditing standards (IPPF), COSO framework, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects end‑to‑end, apply strategic thinking, and consistently deliver results within complex and fast‑moving environments.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Confidence in engaging with senior leadership and conveying results.
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage group dynamics and resolve challenging situations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or SOX compliance within a large, complex organization; Big 4 experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education/ designation and experience. 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.