This competition is open to all applicants however; internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Lead, Enterprise Risk Management and Quality Assurance position reports to the Executive Director, Internal Audit (IA) & Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to support the mandate of delivering a world-class Internal Audit (IA) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program.

The Internal Audit function reports administratively to the Vice-President University Services and Finance (VP USOF) but functionally into the Board Audit and Risk Committee (BARC). Internal Audit is primarily a governance function but interacts heavily with university management to provide insight and advice as an enabler and strategic partner. The ERM function also aligns administratively under the VP USOF, with regular functional reporting to the President's Executive Committee - Strategic (PEC-S) and BARC.

This role has two primary accountabilities: the first being the continued development and implementation of the ERM function. The second being the development of a modern Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) under the new Global Internal Audit Standards, mapping combined assurance, and leading data analytics/insights efforts as required.

Whereas the Executive Director (ED) provides primary leadership and strategy for the two functions, this role is accountable to the ED for designing,



delivering and reporting on both a world class ERM function as well as the design and execution of an overarching QAIP and assurance architecture. In conjunction with the Lead, Internal Audit, the enhancement of data analytics is a critical strategy for the IA&ERM; and is a primary accountability of this role.

The organizational structure of IA&ERM; is flat, but this role will be responsible for leading and managing 2-3 auditors and/or consultants on specific quality and risk engagements and working cooperatively with other similar institutions and/or external auditors. This role also works directly with executive management as required.

Enterprise Risk Management:

- Lead the change in underlying framework and continued evolution of ERM at the U of A. The focus will be on strategy-to-risk translation, ensuring leadership can take calculated risks to seize opportunities in alignment with the institutional strategic plan (e.g., Shape).
- Work closely with the VP USOF and PEC-S to define risk appetites and operationalize risk thresholds for everyday academic and operational governance for risks that threaten or provide prospect for the institution as a whole. This includes strategic risk as well as financial, operational, reputational and people (safety) risk.
- Develop risk identification and horizon scanning processes to contextualize risks through their evolution and model multi-year headwinds (e.g., geopolitical shifts, funding models, research security,



digital transformation).
- Facilitate co-design risk workshops with academic leaders, researchers, and Deans, leveraging high political acumen and change enablement methodologies.
- Develop effective and consistent risk analysis tools and processes.
- Develop/ Evolve risk reporting and discussion processes.
- Redefine the Terms of Reference for the Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC) to support new ERM processes.
- Facilitate risk discussions at all levels within the institution and with the PEC-S executive team quarterly in conjunction with the Executive Director, IA&ERM.;
- Strong written deliverables including reports and dashboards with business relevant information.
- Attend Board Audit & Risk Committee (BARC) and Board of Governors (BOG) meetings with the Executive Director, IA&ERM; to present risk reports.

QAIP & Assurance Architecture:

- Lead the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) under the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards, focusing on continuous quality assessment, strategic impact, and audit performance metrics rather than just output volume.
- Architect a Combined Assurance map across the university (management controls, compliance bodies, health & safety, external regulators, internal audit) to identify blind spots and eliminate redundant operational reviews.
- Review internal audit engagements with independence and constructive skepticism, identifying methodology bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement in assurance delivery.
- Lead a team of assurance professionals and consultants to accomplish quality and risk objectives. Provide coaching and development for these staff.
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