The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the provincial online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the exclusive provincial wholesaler to authorized private retail stores.
Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. We are a diverse team passionate about delivering great customer experience, working together with mutual respect and building value out of our differences. We are an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard.
About the Role
We’re looking for an Internal Auditor to support the delivery of high-quality, risk-based assurance and advisory services aligned with our Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Workplan.
In this role, you’ll work under the guidance of senior team members and report to the Director, Internal Audit. You’ll help plan and execute audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, ensure compliance with legislation and policies, and evaluate operational efficiency. You’ll also contribute to identifying control gaps, recommending improvements, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
All audit work is conducted in accordance with globally recognized standards, including those set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
About your Day
- Assist in planning and executing operational, compliance, and financial audits per the Internal Audit Workplan.
- Conduct fieldwork and testing to assess internal controls and risk management.
- Use professional judgment to identify control gaps and improvement areas.
- Support benchmarking and research to strengthen audit recommendations.
- Collaborate with business units to understand processes and develop practical recommendations.
- Help coordinate and prepare for external audits (e.g., Ministry of Finance, Auditor General), including documentation, audit responses, walkthroughs, and control testing.
- Perform data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and control weaknesses.
- Ensure audit work aligns with IIA and, where applicable, OAG standards.
- Promote internal control awareness through education and communication.
- Support evaluation of control frameworks and identify improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to developing audit tools and templates.
- Draft audit documentation, including scope, findings, and recommendations.
- Use data visualization tools to present audit results effectively.
- Track audit progress and follow up on management action plans.
- Assist in preparing reports for senior leadership and governance committees.
- A professional accounting designation (CPA/CA/CIA/CMA/CGA) is required.
- Post-secondary education in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in internal or external audit and risk management.
- Strong knowledge of financial and accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS, PSAB).
- Foundational understanding of internal control frameworks and risk assessment.
- Familiarity with global audit standards (IIA)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).
- Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, ACL) is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
- Experience in IT General Controls (ITGC) and Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) is considered an asset.
- This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule. The current in office requirement is a minimum of 3 days/week (may be more depending on business needs). The OCS office is located near York Mills and Yonge Street. However, OCS reserves the right to change this policy and its office location at any time.
- City: Toronto, ON
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Required Travel: Rare, usually within the GTA
The target hiring range for this position is $80,000-$90,000. This is a pay grade 5B role, with a salary range of $61,291.58 - $93,437.08. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.