Senior IT Audit Specialist
Location: Toronto, Ontario, 100% on-site
Language: English, advanced written and verbal communication required
Background Check Requirement: Enhanced security clearance required
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about helping organizations strengthen their technology environments while managing risk in an evolving digital landscape? We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Audit Specialist to lead complex audit, advisory, and consulting engagements within a large, highly regulated public sector environment.
In this role, you'll work closely with senior leaders, technology teams, and business stakeholders to evaluate IT governance, security, compliance, and risk management practices. Your expertise will help drive meaningful improvements that support operational excellence, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the delivery of critical public services.
What's In It for You
• Join a collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Gain exposure to complex enterprise technology initiatives and emerging technologies.
• Work alongside experienced professionals who encourage knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping improve technology governance and risk management across a large organization.
• Enjoy an environment that values collaboration, critical thinking, and continuous learning.
Your Responsibilities
• You'll lead complex IT audit, advisory, and consulting engagements from planning through reporting.
• Assess IT governance, cybersecurity, infrastructure, business systems, and technology controls against established standards and frameworks.
• Develop practical, risk-based recommendations that improve compliance, operational effectiveness, and service delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, presenting findings and supporting the implementation of action plans.
• Provide project management oversight for audit engagements, including planning, resource coordination, and quality assurance.
• Identify risks associated with emerging technologies and evolving business initiatives while recommending effective mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, audit methodologies, and organizational best practices.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in IT audit, IT risk management, information security, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex IT audit, assurance, or consulting engagements.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance, risk management, cybersecurity, systems development, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience evaluating compliance with technology policies, standards, legislation, or regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience assessing technology or business transformation initiatives.
• Experience using audit tools and data analysis technologies such as ACL, IDEA, or similar platforms is considered an asset.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
Why Partner with Altis
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
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