Come work as an Internal Auditor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Manager Internal Audit Services with a matrix reporting to the Senior Internal Auditor; the Internal Auditor assists the audit team in providing expertise in the Internal Audit Services (IAS) of high risk, high value initiatives, and special projects throughout Northern Health Authority (NHA), First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Providence Health Care (PHC), and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Under direction, performs a variety of basic risk-based internal audits, determines efficiencies or deficiencies of internal systems, and identifies and recommends opportunities for improvements. Works in collaboration with management on internal audit projects. Gathers information and provides support to the Internal Audit Services team in evaluating complex interdependencies and their associated risk to the organization(s).

As an Internal Auditor with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Identify and understand key issues relating to internal audit services through review and assessment of audit work papers and planning and research materials, as well as through discussion with the Senior Internal Auditor and the Manager of Internal Audit Services. 
• Support the IAS team in assessing financial risks and implications associated with each project separately and as a collective.
• Conduct data analysis by utilizing a data manipulation and management techniques and conducts analysis by compiling information, analyzing and interpreting the data and reporting on the findings.
• Respond to ad hoc requests for information and analysis by researching and gathering information required, manipulating database fields, preparing spreadsheets, tables, charts, graphs and reports as required to summarize information.
• Under the direction of the Manager Internal Audit Service or the Senior Internal Auditor, support the IAS team in highly sensitive investigations that may be subject to media or legal scrutiny under the Whistleblower and/or Theft, Fraud, Corruption and Non-Compliant Activities and Policies. 
• Perform a variety of risk-based internal audits throughout the organization to ensure effective and appropriate internal controls are in place.
• Inspect and/or review internal systems to determine efficiency and protective value; identifies deficiencies in controls and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Identify improvements to existing policies and procedures, ensuring that internal controls and systems operate effectively and efficiently.
• Prepare audit reports document findings and identifies and recommends appropriate course of action.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) and intention to enroll and complete a recognized accounting/audit risk designation (CA, CGA, CMA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CFE), and finance/risk/control related education/experience is an asset, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic financial analytical skills and business acumen.
• Effectively and accurately responds to the needs of stakeholders and is acutely aware of the impact of decisions and actions on the organization and various stakeholders.
• Uses strong oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to communicate with and present to a variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired objectives.
• Ability to identify issues, develop and analyze solutions to resolve problems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current intermediate word processing, graphics presentation, and spreadsheet computer applications to prepare reports and presentations.
• Results oriented within a high-pressure working environment with numerous critical timelines.
• Conflict resolution skills and ability to obtain buy-in and consensus
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  
  

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.