Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Internal Audit Office is looking for a Senior Investigator with an extensive background in fraud prevention and detection to help map and analyze known organizational fraud risks, conduct independent, objective, and constructive investigations into allegations of fraud, corruption or dishonesty, intentional acts, or failures to act, that are carried out with the purpose to deprive Metrolinx, or Metrolinx’s clients, of rights or assets put forward within the organization. The professional will follow the standards of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (“ACFE”) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the profession’s industry best practices, Internal Fraud Framework and Policy and the Internal Audit Charter.

What will I be doing?

Supports the planning and risk assessments required to develop detailed objectives and scope and testing steps needed to for assigned investigations.
Actively and proactively collaborates and communicates with the lead investigative manager throughout the course of investigations, to ensure alignment with investigative protocols, expected task completions timelines, established governance processes and adherence to fraud investigative framework.
Completes investigative steps required to validate and assess validity of complaints of fraud and other forms of wrongdoing (e.g., financial, operational, information system, and assessing internal control).
Supports the development of thoughtful recommendations and supports management in developing action plan to remediate identified control deficiencies resulting from investigative findings.
Supports in the interview process of complainants, witnesses and subjects in a highly professional manner aligned with advanced investigative interview techniques.
Assess financial records, bank statements and other relevant documentation to assess validity of complaints and to detect acts of wrongdoing.
Liaise with internal and external legal counterparts, and in some cases, law enforcement, in support of potential civil and criminal consequences of investigations.
Work with partners in the Internal Audit Department to support the audit planning process by considering and developing thoughtful fraud risk assessment and identification.
Supports the preparation of fraud investigation reports, KPI development, and regular reporting of key investigative statistics and metrics.
Contributes to development and maintenance of department specific policies, reporting tools, directives and procedures, updating them to reflect significant changes in professional or divisional standards.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
Demonstrated experience conducting fraud investigation, preferably in a capital-intensive industry, or a comparable combination of progressive experience in internal and external audit (while obtaining relevant professional designation(s)).
Must become a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (“ACFE”) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (“IIA”).
Must have completed the Certified Fraud Examiner (“CFE”) Designation, or in the process of acquiring
Experience with sophisticated data analytics and analysis, fraud prevention and detection, and risk management are an asset.
Continuing Education in fraud investigation, auditing, project management, and / or technology is required.
Knowledge of complaint handling, investigation methodologies, principles, and practices, case management systems and records management is an asset.
Excellent oral presentation and report-writing skills.
Experience and skill with preparing analysis, summaries, memos, and reports using computer applications including MS Office and other business software
Experience with fraud investigation case management software applications, open-source search, targeted email review, document analysis and insight generation, etc. would be an asset.
Relevant designations are expected with priority given to fraud investigation and audit designations. Examples of relevant designations:
- Fraud: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI) Auditing/Accounting: Certified General Accountant (CGA), Chartered Professional Accountant - Certified Professional / Management Accountant (CPA, CMA).
- Engineering and Project Management: Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) and Project Management Professional (PMP)
- IIA designations: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
Experience working in transit or construction operations, and with project management, risk management and controls, preferably in a construction setting with large capital builds.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation: We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.
Application Process: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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