Enterprise Risk Management Specialist

5 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Work in Ottawa Full time

Job Title: Risk Specialist

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Risk Management Specialist to join our team at Work in Ottawa. As an Enterprise Risk Management Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and mitigating risks across our operations in Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, and Emergency Response for our operations across Canada.
  • Provide advice on innovative governance tools, practices, policies, and management necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor our operational and strategic risk in a framework aligned to ISO 31000.
  • Prepare quarterly Enterprise Risk reports for the Executive Committee.
  • Coordinate and conduct periodic training for and testing of the incident, emergency response, and business continuity structures, assess the results, and make recommendations to enhance these programs.
  • Support the Crisis Communications program and act as an alternate manager for the Critical Incident Management toolset.
  • Maintain and update plans and documentation for business continuity and risk programs.
  • Provide support to maintaining the Document of Controls with the Director of Finance.
  • Conduct periodic Business Impact Analysis.
  • Support the Quality Assurance, Security, Health, Safety, and Environment teams to ensure alignment on strategic objectives and processes in accordance with the Three Lines of Defence model.
  • Act as a company-wide resource, regularly interacting with and advising Senior Managers, Directors, and Vice Presidents in their roles as risk control owners and risk sponsors.

Requirements:

  • 4 years of meaningful experience in risk management or Middle/Back Office service.
  • Experience and knowledge of Risk Management concepts like Operational risk management, Risk appetite, Internal controls, Business continuity management, Crises management, Third-party risk management, and related operational resilience concepts.
  • Experience and knowledge of change management, communications, and learning principles, methodologies, and tools.
  • Experience working in a matrix environment and coordination of work across a large number of partners.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, specifically:
  • Very good capability to communicate on a regular basis with Senior Leaders.
  • Able to competently act as a data recorder/scribe during risk assessment working sessions, draw up executive reports, and prepare a high-end presentation.
  • Ability to efficiently analyze reports and communicate key messages to management levels.
  • Ability for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking to support appropriate risk management measurements and effectively support those recommendations.
  • Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work well under pressure and constantly adjust priorities.
  • Ability to support the management of projects, including their planning, organization, and implementation.
  • Certification in risk management an asset.
  • You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance.

What We Offer:

  • Contributions towards an employee's physical and mental health.
  • Wellness days.
  • Supportive work-life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
  • Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available.
  • Employer matching of employee retirement contribution.
  • Employee recognition and bonus programs.
  • Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues.
  • Relocation assistance for individuals and families.

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