Office of the Auditor General of Canada

What strategies do you use to stay focused when working from home? Earplugs? Caffeine? Something else? Share yours in the comments! Thanks to everyone who’s been following our conversation posts since the beginning. Stick around for our last question next week! Photo credit goes to Manpreet. Thank you!

Human rights are for everyone no matter who you are or whom you love. Join United Nations Free & Equal and #StandUp4HumanRights on Monday's International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia. http://unfe.org

We care about your development and will always work to make you feel like part of our OAG family. Check out our website for the newest opportunity on our Performance Audit team as a Performance Audit Project Leader - Environment and Sustainable Development http://ow.ly/5j6g30rHZKK

Today is National Receptionists’ Day! We want to recognize the work of the gatekeepers of all organizations, but especially our own. You all rock!!

Auditor General Karen Hogan will release two new reports related to COVID-19 on 26 May 2021. Read the media advisory for details: http://ow.ly/Pibf30rHwRF

The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is looking for a new Director in the Procurement and Contracting team. Join our family by applying on our website! The job will be posted until filled: http://ow.ly/jJOc50DcmUL

#WordsOfTheDay: Performance audit One of our 2 most common types of audits, a performance audit is an independent, objective, and systematic assessment (we use these terms a lot don’t we?) of how well government organizations manage their activities, responsibilities, and resources. Think of it like a report card that helps parliamentarians oversee public programs and activities!

#DYK that we plan our #audit schedule yeeeaaars in advance? Rest assured, we have a time-tested approach to select areas that are relevant and significant to Parliament and Canadians. Check out Planned Reports for more info: http://ow.ly/jrkf50CThHE

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from our new Auditor General, Karen Hogan! She’ll be sharing her perspective, background, and expertise at an upcoming virtual conference organized by CPA Outaouais. She will be joined by Anick Ouellette, CFO of Global Affairs Canada, and Philippe Thompson, CFO of Indigenous Services Canada, for a panel discussion. Join her on Tuesday, January 26, at 5 p.m. EST for this French-language event. You have until next Monday to register! ... http://ow.ly/Aamo30roQ09

What do you enjoy the most about your work at the OAG? Scroll through the images to read some answers from our colleagues. Join the OAG where you can find challenging and meaningful work. Apply today http://ow.ly/MMkv50CCNVR #NowHiring #OAGrecruitment

Did you know that the soil beneath our feet is very much alive? December 5th marks World Soil day, an initiative that recognizes that soil is a living resource. To protect the soil, soil management must be included in sustainable development strategies like those supported by our Office and the United Nations.

Dream job alert for a seasoned Professional Development Assistant at the OAG! Apply before 28 January 2021! Read the job posting to find out more: http://ow.ly/GtjU30rsxrO #GCJobs

Meet the OAG’s first-ever organizational Ombuds, Janet Campbell! The Ombuds role is to help employees explore their options for resolving workplace issues. Read more about what our Ombuds accomplished in her first year. http://ow.ly/q5HT50CzKyn

It’s time for the second round of our Employee Q&A series! We asked our staff: What are your three favourite things about your team? See their answers below. If this sounds like your dream team, don’t forget to visit our website and apply now. #NowHiring #OAGrecruitment

The Commentary on the 2019-2020 Financial Audits is now available! http://ow.ly/qPDD50CyDxR

Congratulations to our very own Renée Pichard, Assistant Auditor General, who was recently nominated to IPSASB, the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board. Renée will represent the Canadian accounting profession at this international organization that seeks to strengthen public financial management globally. We couldn’t be more proud! By collaborating with organizations and audit offices both elsewhere in Canada and across the world, the OAG strengthens its legislative audit practice and contributes to the development of professional standards. http://ow.ly/LZLP50CfXAX

The OAG proudly congratulates our 13 colleagues on successfully completing the 2020 Common Final Examination. Special mention goes to Adam Salmond who won first place for the Kenneth Victor Chernick Award. This award is given to CPA Ontario students who demonstrate distinguished performance on the CFE, are domiciled in Ottawa and also employed in the Federal Public Service. #CFEexam

Want to start your new job on the right foot? Our employees share their thoughts We are hiring, so check out our open positions: http://ow.ly/SFkg50Bxb6m #OAGrecruitment #NowHiring #GCJobs #OAGCareerTip

The Office of the Auditor General of Canada is looking for its next Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. Closing date: 30 November 2020. See the job description: http://ow.ly/gfZm30rgXan #GCJobs

The petitions raised a wide variety of issues, including concerns about pollution from plastics and about toxic substances in the environment. Read our new Environmental Petitions Annual Report. http://ow.ly/RWdd30rgwK4