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Company Description
WHO ARE WE?
Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities.
That’s something we’re truly proud of, Work That Matters, People Who Care.
Job Description
What’s the role?
We’re hiring an IT Controls Lead to strengthen the integrity, reliability, and compliance of our enterprise systems. This *new* role will lead the IT General Controls (ITGC) program, supports the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework, and partners closely with IT, Finance, and Internal Audit. If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving governance, and working across multiple teams, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own and evolve the ITGC program, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, and similar standards.
- Perform IT walkthroughs, test controls, document observations, and support remediation.
- Design, implement, and update IT controls across applications, infrastructure, and data environments.
- Conduct risk assessments, identify control gaps, and escalate issues when necessary.
- Lead annual ITGC audits, manage documentation, and coordinate with external auditors.
- Prepare and present reports on audit findings, remediation progress, and overall control effectiveness.
- Act as the IT Governance lead for ERP implementations, major system upgrades, and other technology initiatives.
- Review project documentation, including process maps, security roles, testing evidence, and configuration decisions.
- Partner with IT, Internal Controls, and Finance to align programs and maintain compliance.
- Provide training and guidance to teams on control expectations and best practices.
- Stay current with industry trends and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support ad‑hoc projects, including M&A activities and system enhancements.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC (strong asset).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT audit, ITGC, or IT compliance — ideally with public company exposure.
- Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).
- Experience with ERP systems, identity and access management, cloud environments, and IT controls testing.
- Strong analytical thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with ICFR documentation is an asset.
- Ability to travel as required.
- French language skills considered an asset.
- Flexible work environment with remote or hybrid options; occasional extended hours based on business needs.
Additional Information
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Be part of an industry that’s more important than ever!
- Award winning safety culture.
- A flexible hybrid work model.
- Supportive team environment with room to grow together.
- Employee Referral Program.
- We are growing!
- Certified as a Great Place to Work 2025-2026!
Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation is available upon request at all stages of the selection process.
We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact those candidates selected for interview.
Note, we are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.
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