Enterprise Risk Management Specialist

Job Posting Title

Enterprise Risk Management Specialist

Job Category

Risk Management

Language Requirements

English / Anglais

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Posting End Date

Job Grade

P3

Pay Range

Commensurate with Experience / Selon l'expérience

Job Summary

The Risk Specialist supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of NAV CANADA's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program. The role supports and facilitates risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting across various stakeholders to strengthen decision making, protect service continuity, and enable strategic objectives. The Specialist partners with stakeholders across operations, technology, safety, cybersecurity, finance, and strategy to maintain risk registers, align methodologies, develop key risk indicators (KRIs), and deliver clear and actionable insights for executives and the Board.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you (external posting)

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

In this role you will:

• Lead and facilitate risk workshops, interviews, and RCSA activities across various stakeholder levels.
• Support a Risk Liaison Network and promote a strong risk culture by enabling integration of enterprise risk and control concepts within their processes.
• Apply consistent risk identification and assessment methodologies across various engagements by ensuring alignment to ERM policy, standards, and procedures across business units.
• Maintain enterprise and support program/department risk activities.
• Support quarterly and annual reporting cycles to Executive and Board committees and document decisions and actions.
• Partner with stakeholders to design proportionate, cost‑effective mitigations and controls.
• Improve data quality, lineage, and controls for risk data to contribute to dashboards (e.g., Power BI) and GRC tooling enhancements.
• Partner with Internal Audit to ensure alignment between ERM strategy and assurance activities.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Data/Analytics, or related field.
• 3 years of progressive experience in enterprise, operational, project, or technology/cyber risk in a complex, asset‑intensive or regulated environment.
• Professional designation/certification in risk (e.g., CRMP, CRM, CIA, CPA, CISA, PMP, ISO 31000 or equivalent) is an asset(s).
• Demonstrated experience facilitating risk workshops and assessments (RCSAs), working with KRIs, and maintaining risk registers/action plans.
• Experience producing executive reports and dashboards.
• Understanding of ERM frameworks and concepts (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO ERM), risk appetite/tolerance, control design and effectiveness, and three lines model.
• Strong grasp of governance, regulatory expectations, and Board reporting practices.
• Familiarity with quantitative/qualitative risk techniques, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis.

How others describe you:

• Able to guide diverse stakeholders, build consensus, and influence independently.
• Translate complex risk concepts into clear, concise narratives, visuals, and recommendations.
• Intermediate/advanced Excel, proficiency with Power BI (or similar).
• Strong prioritization, organization, and follow‑through under tight deadlines.
• Sound judgment, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Working Conditions:

• This position is a hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days per week on site. 

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for next steps will be contacted.

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