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Audit Team

TAC national accredited programs are evaluated by a trained and skilled audit team.

Selection 
The audit team is selected from the  auditor registry based on subject matter expertise, availability, location and avoidance of any potential conflict of interest. The educational institution reviews the resumes of audit team members.

Audit Team Composition
The audit team consists of a Lead Auditor (who may be a subject matter expert) and two auditors who are generally both subject matter experts (SME). The objective is a well-balanced team of audit experience and subject matter experience. If necessary, an additional SME may be called in to serve as a resource to the audit team at the discretion of the Lead Auditor and in consultation with the Executive Director. Up to two Auditors-in-Training may be selected. 

At least one of the three audit team members must be from the province, and one from outside the province, in which the educational institution is located.  

Qualifications

All Auditors
  • Professional, fair, ethical
  • Open-minded, impartial, diplomatic, decisive
  • Observant, perceptive, versatile, self-reliant
  • Technically current in discipline
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Time management skills
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Experience working in teams
  • Computer proficient
  • Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience of auditing principles, procedures, methods 
Lead Auditor 
  • Certified or licensed by the relevant Provincial Professional Association
  • Have at least five (5) years of work experience in his or her discipline
  • Have performed at least three (3) TAC audits or the equivalent
  • Have positive Auditor Evaluations from the stakeholders (Lead Auditor, Educational Institution, PPA) in the three (3) TAC audits or the equivalent
  • Have completed the TAC Auditor Training
  • Leadership/management experience
  • Mentorship skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Presentation/public speaking skills ​
Auditor
  • Certified or licensed by the relevant Provincial Professional Association
  • Have at least five (5) years of work experience in his or her discipline
  • Have preferably participated in at least one (1) TAC audit as an Auditor-in-Training

  • Have completed the TAC Auditor Training

Auditor-in-Training
  • Certified or licensed by the relevant Provincial Professional Association
  • Have at least two (2) years of experience in their discipline
  • Have completed the TAC Auditor Training