Position Summary Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit, and working closely with the Executive Director, Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management, the Lead Auditor is a member of McGill’s Internal Audit function, operating as the third line and reporting functionally to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Governors. In conformance with The IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards™ and the University’s Internal Audit Charter, the function strengthens McGill’s ability to create, protect and sustain value by providing the Audit and Risk Committee and Senior Management with independent, risk-based and objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight. The Lead Auditor independently leads complex, high-exposure assurance, advisory and investigation engagements aligned with the Institutional Priorities, and contributes to the University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program, for which Internal Audit is the designated ERM Facilitator under the ERM Policy. Primary Responsibilities Independently leads high-exposure and complex internal audit engagements across all phases — planning, execution and reporting — exercising professional judgment on scope, approach and escalation.



Oversees and reviews the work performed by the Internal Auditors assigned to the engagements to ensure quality standards are met, and coaches and mentors Internal Auditors to build their technical and qualified capabilities. Prioritizes, plans, organizes and executes internal audit projects in accordance with the engagement approach and risk-based methodology. Contributes to the development of the annual risk assessment and Internal Audit Engagement Plan, aligning proposed engagements with the Institutional Risk Register, the Institutional Priorities, and bringing forward emerging trends and risks for consideration. Develops and implements methodologies, policies, programs and systems that support the unit’s operations, including the integration of data analytics, Lean Six Sigma and emerging technologies (e.G., AI-assisted audit tools) to enhance audit efficiency and impact. Assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems by performing risk-based testing procedures and determining the appropriate scope of analysis. Performs root‑cause analysis to identify systemic issues beyond individual control gaps, taking fraud risk into

📌 Lead Auditor (Sherbrooke)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Sherbrooke