Manager Internal Audit

The Opportunity  

Our Internal Audit team is looking for an experienced, forward-thinking individual to join us in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit & SOX Compliance, the Manager, Internal Audit will manage a portfolio of complex, risk-based assurance and advisory engagements across our North American operations. The role is responsible for leading and developing audit professionals, managing internal and external resources, and building trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organization. 

This position requires strong business judgment, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to translate business, operational, financial, compliance, and technology risks into clear insights and practical recommendations that support effective governance, risk management, and control processes. The successful candidate will also contribute to the continued evolution of Internal Audit through innovation, data analytics, automation, and the responsible use of approved AI-enabled tools. 

What You’ll Do  

• Manage a portfolio of complex, risk-based assurance and advisory engagements throughout the audit lifecycle, including planning, execution, reporting, follow-up, and review of key audit deliverables  

• Apply critical thinking, professional judgment, and business knowledge to identify root causes and develop practical recommendations that address underlying risks 

• Lead and develop audit professionals by setting clear expectations, allocating work, providing feedback and coaching, supporting career development, and fostering accountability and collaboration  

• Manage internal resources, co-sourced service providers, consultants, and subject matter experts to support effective audit delivery  

• Support the development and execution of the annual risk-based audit plan by assessing emerging risks, business priorities, organizational changes, and resource requirements 

• Partner with management to communicate insights, agree on practical corrective actions, and monitor progress in addressing audit recommendations 

• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders by providing objective and constructive advice on governance, risk management, and internal controls while maintaining an independent assurance perspective 

• Champion continuous improvement by testing new ideas and leveraging data analytics, automation, and approved AI-enabled tools to modernize Internal Audit practices  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience 

• Professional designation such as CIA, CPA, or an equivalent recognized credential 

• At least 10 years of progressive internal audit or closely related risk and assurance experience, including at least three years leading teams or complex engagements 

• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and deliver multiple complex engagements on time while applying sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and develop practical recommendations 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise reports, deliver effective presentations, and facilitate constructive discussions with stakeholders at all levels 

• Proven people leadership skills and a commitment to coaching, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability 

• Intellectual curiosity, openness to new ideas, and a continuous learning mindset, with the adaptability to lead effectively in a changing environment 

• Working proficiency with digital productivity, data analytics, and AI-enabled tools, together with the judgment to use them responsibly, securely, and with appropriate validation and human oversight 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Operational audit or similar experience in the pipeline, energy, or other complex asset-intensive industry 

• Strong knowledge and practical application of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards and modern risk-based audit methodologies 

• Experience establishing or enhancing an internal audit quality assurance and improvement program 

• Advanced capability with audit management software, data visualization, process mining, automation, or other analytics tools 

• Experience identifying and implementing practical AI use cases within audit, risk, or assurance functions 

• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish is considered an asset 

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid