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About the Role

Contribute to strategic initiatives within the insurance sector focused on operational resilience and business continuity. This hybrid role involves cross-functional collaboration, enterprise-wide projects, risk management, and strengthening organizational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technology contact for business continuity and operational resilience requirements.
• Support business and technology partners in identifying and managing business continuity and operational resilience risks.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to support critical operations and services during disruptions.
• Coordinate and facilitate business impact assessments.
• Organize and lead business continuity tabletop exercises and realistic simulation exercises.
• Develop strategies and plans to support organizational continuity during emergency situations.
• Work with process and technology owners to design and implement recovery documentation, including business continuity plans, vendor exit plans, and test or simulation reports.
• Provide guidance on risk management practices and deliver training and education on resilience-related topics.
• Assess disruption risks and develop strategies to reduce potential impacts.
• Provide advice on business continuity planning leading practices, review existing plans, and recommend improvements.
• Support Level 2 and Level 3 reviews of business continuity management program practices.
• Partner with business stakeholders to document business impact assessments and business continuity plans.
• Collaborate with risk management, compliance, and audit partners to support program alignment and requirements.

Requirements

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional certification in Business Continuity Management (ABCP, CBCP, MBCI, or MBCP), or actively working toward obtaining certification.
• 5 years of experience in Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, and Project Management within a large, complex organization.
• Experience developing and implementing recovery documentation, including business continuity plans, vendor exit plans, and test or simulation reports.
• Experience facilitating and developing simulation and recovery exercises.
• Experience managing and engaging stakeholders.
• Knowledge of OSFI B10 and E21 requirements and industry best practices.
• Understanding of business resilience tools and techniques.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with business continuity management planning tools and relational databases, including Fusion Risk Management, Archer, and Power BI.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver effective training sessions and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, engage stakeholders, and influence others.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Strong critical thinking and ownership mindset.
• Automation-first mindset.

Skills

• Business Continuity
• Operational Resilience
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fusion Risk Management
• Archer
• Power BI
• Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Critical Thinking
• OSFI B10
• OSFI E21

Location

• Toronto

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time
• Contract

Experience Level

• 5 years of experience

Education Level

• University degree
• Professional certification in Business Continuity Management (ABCP, CBCP, MBCI, or MBCP)

Salary/Compensations

• $69-79 per hour
• $82-92 per hour (Incorporated Business Rate)

Benefits

• 9-month contract with the potential for permanent employment

About the Company

• Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach.
• As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools.
• Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.