The Prospect
At Emera (TSX: EMA, NYSE: EMA), the Internal Audit team is looking to add an IT audit professional to a permanent position. This early‑career opportunity is ideal for someone beginning their journey in IT audit, controls, or broader IT-related work. Emera is a dynamic and diverse business where the work of IT Audit has never been more critical. The successful candidate will work closely with the enterprise‑wide audit team to execute business process and risk‑based IT Assurance & Advisory activities for all Emera affiliates across multiple jurisdictions, including the US, Canada, and the Caribbean.

As an IT Auditor you will:

Execute assurance and advisory engagements and provide technical expertise in an advisory/consultation capacity.

Perform risk assessments and develop audit testing programs.

Execute SOx IT General Controls testing.

Maintain relationships with business IT teams, stay informed on risks and strategic initiatives impacting applicable affiliates, and work with leadership to gain consensus regarding potentially contentious or sensitive items.

Identify process improvement opportunities to support the organization’s overall strategy and to create efficiency and effectiveness in all processes.

Monitor remediation of previous audit issues and provide ongoing consultation.

Ensure audit deliverables meet required budget and timelines.

What skills will make you successful?
This role can consider those without previous related experience. Previous experience in internal/external auditing, information systems, risk advisory,



SOx IT General Controls testing or system implementations will be advantageous.

Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Accounting, or related business discipline.

Working toward or interest in certifications that demonstrate a breadth of knowledge over internal audit, business, technology, or project management (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, CIA, PMP).

Working knowledge of audit concepts and techniques as well as a broad understanding of enterprise risk, corporate governance, and process and control design would be advantageous.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to remain focused and deliver results in a dynamic environment.

Knowledge of current IT frameworks and best practices is preferred.

We understand that experience comes in many forms and this position will also consider those with limited or no direct professional experience but do have an IT or technology related bachelor’s degree.

Why Join Emera?

Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on‑site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program,



parental leave top‑up plan and wellness benefits.

Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising‑matching & volunteer programs, and scholarships for children of employees.

Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan, short‑term incentive plans and a Defined Contribution Pension Plans.

Comprehensive Program Support: For those working toward their CISA, CIA or other audit‑related designation, Emera offers a package that includes paid study time, time off for exams and reimbursement of costs on completion of modules.

Inclusion at Emera
As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in under‑represented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self‑identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

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📌 IT Auditor (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Emera
📍 Nova Scotia