Accounting auditor Jobs in Calgary, AB

Description

We are seeking a talented CIP Compliance Auditor, where you will focus on adding value to the Alberta Reliability Standards (ARS) compliance monitoring team in the efficient and effective execution of compliance monitoring activities. In this position, you will require solid technical knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards related to the electrical industry. In addition, you will have a solid understanding of regulatory and audit practices, and an in-depth familiarity with all Alberta Reliability Standards.

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance Reliability Standards Monitoring, you will lead and support market participants’ compliance activities and act as a technical and compliance monitoring resource to all internal and external stakeholders.

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 embrace change, pivot, and adapt with ease.

You are capable of articulating findings and recommendations, delivering clear verbal and written communications.

You build sound working relationships with others and provide effective guidance and training to personnel and the industry.

You thrive in an environment where there can be limited direction, where you can work independently or within a team at a professional level of responsibility.

You enjoy prioritizing and managing multiple projects concurrently, with conscientious attention to detail, ensuring defined timelines are met.

You have extensive skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to :

Plans, organizes, conducts and / or leads reliability standards compliance activities in accordance with the CMP and the organizational policies and procedures.

Completes audits and other monitoring activities on schedule, by delivering defensible results that meet established quality expectations.

Prepares written audit reports of findings.

Leads and actively participates in the development or update of processes and procedures of the Compliance Monitoring Program (CMP), and any implementation changes.

Follows the NERC / WECC standard development to identify, report and propose solutions on changes related to the compliance strategy / principles / processes / deadlines.

Provides audit practice acumen to internal and external stakeholders during the development of various programs within the CMP.

Participates in the ARS development process to develop an in-depth understanding of the implementation of the standards and assess whether the existing compliance tools and processes are effective in evaluating industry’s compliance with the standard; influences the development of standards content, industry implementation methodologies, and compliance monitoring approach.

Leads and actively participates in the Reliability Standard Audit Worksheet (RSAW) development

Supports the engagement with the Standard Owners (SO) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the review or development of the RSAW.

Performs applicability assessments, review and assessments of evidence.

Acts as a subject matter technical resource in addressing any questions / clarifications and providing internal (management team, SOs, SMEs, etc.) and external stakeholders (market participants, MSA, etc.) information regarding compliance assessments.

What you’ll bring to us :

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.

Professional Engineer Accreditation (P.Eng.).

Cybersecurity and / or Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related accreditations would be an asset.

Minimum of 5-8 years power systems engineering.

Previous working experience in a role that required adherence to a legislative or statutory accountability.

Strong knowledge and experience of the Alberta electricity industry.

Internal audit and / or regulatory experience preferred.

Application deadline : December 14, 2023

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.

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