Cyber Risk and Claims Program Lead

**Job Description**:
**WHO WE ARE**

Recognized as a GTA Top Employer, one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, as well as a Forbes Top Employer, The Regional Municipality of York is Canada’s fastest growing region, with a population that is expected to grow to over 2 million by 2041. York Region stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt. York Region’s diversity is evident in its nine local cities and towns, geography, economic development, and population. York Region works to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS PROGRAM - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
- DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES - Enjoy corporate discounts from a variety of local businesses, such as, gyms and fitness studios, Canada’s Wonderland, Telus or Rogers phone plans and the Personal or Cooperators insurance. Don’t forget to take advantage of our Apple Employee Purchasing program
- EMPLOYER OF CHOICE - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
- BENEFITS AND WELLNESS - A comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan includes extended health, dental and life insurance. Access to 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE - Creating an environment which recognizes and celebrates all dimensions of diversity and inclusion.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**
- Leads the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of the Region’s cyber Enterprise Risk Management strategy, breach response, best practices and frameworks.
- Leads cyber risk management and insurance business process improvements with operating Departments.
- Stays abreast of emerging trends, gathers, analyzes and reviews cyber metrics and data, identifies cyber risks and opportunities, and recommends processes and policies that support cyber risk management principles.
- Acts as a primary contact for internal partners within the Region for cyber risk-related business process improvements.
- Advises and provides recommendations for solutions to ensure compliance with the Cyber Breach Response Framework, related guidelines, practices, and applicable insurance policies.
- Promotes awareness and communications within the Region regarding cyber claims trends and risk mitigation.
- Trains staff throughout the organization in executing the cyber risk program and mitigation tools (e.g. Cyber Risk Information Tool/Cyber Risk Exposure Tool).
- Develops and maintains tools and mechanisms to evaluate, track and report on progress as per the Region’s cyber risk management and insurance goals.
- Participates or coordinates activities related to performance measures (KPI’s); gathers/tracks data or assists with reporting requirements, as directed.
- Develops and presents cyber risk management reports including collecting data, metrics and consolidating information requests.

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO YORK REGION**
- Successful completion of a University degree in Business Administration or related field, or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of one of the following professional designations: Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Canadian Risk Management (CRM), Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) or Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker Designation (CAIB), and registration in good standing with the appropriate professional association.
- Preference given to knowledge/training in cyber risk management guidelines including NIST, ITSG-53, CyberSecure Canada, GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit, ISO/IEC 27001, IAPP
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in cyber risk management, insurance, and claims management.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of insurance policies issues, insurance case law, and relevant legislation, standards, Acts and Regulations.
- Well-developed investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills to research and identify issues, draft reports and recommend solutions.
- Demonstrated report writing, analytical and project management skills to meet program objectives and work to tight deadlines.
- Proven experience working with clients as a trusted advisor.