For this assignment I interviewed my cousin Gosia, she works for the Ontario Ministry of Finance, Ontario Internal Audit Division. Her current title is Risk and Assurance Consultant. Her job is to audit various areas of the Ontario Government to ensure that everyone is following procedures, and doing it effectively and efficiently.
1) How did you end up doing what you are?
I started working for the Ontario Government while I was in University through my program's internship requirement. Based on my performance as an intern I was offered a full time position. After about a year I moved to a different area, still within the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care at a point when the Ontario Internal Audit Division was contributing their expertise to the project. Once I learned about what the division does, I applied and received a contract for the position of Risk and Assurance Consultant. Later I interviewed to become a permanent employee and was successful. While working for the division I have continued my education to hone all skills required for the position.
2) For how long did you know you wanted to do this?
I didn't know what I wanted to do exactly when I finished university but once I was exposed to government work I became very interested in public service and knew that its something I wanted to better. I later learned that the Ontario Internal AUdit Division does just that and jumped on the opportunity by applying for the first available position. I also worked closely with the audit team that I met on my second project to learn as much as I could about what their roles is, how they execute project and anything else that the team was willing to share with me.
3) Have you done this your entire life?
I have not been in audit specifically my entire career but I have been working with the ontario public service since I was in university. Even when I worked in the private sector doing management consulting my key clients were the Ontario Government and its agencies.
