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Senior Risk Management Specialist

Senior Risk Management Specialist

Randstad CanadaOttawa, Ontario, CA
11 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Our Federal Government client seeks an experienced and Senior Risk Management Specialist This is a long-term contract, part-time (approx 100 days over a 2-year period) opportunity to work with one of the country's latest established departments. / agencies

This is a remote contract position with occasional meetings in the Gatineau office building.

Qualified candidates will be required to submit clearance, and references and certifications to be considered.

You must hold a valid Government of Canada personnel security clearance at the Reliability level throughout the contract.

Advantages

The required services may include, but are not limited to the following :

  • conducting risk assessments and evaluating potential risk and losses
  • identifying project and procurement risks
  • reviewing and auditing claims
  • recommending alternative solutions, methodologies and strategies for risk mitigation and management
  • assisting in prioritization and assignment of risks
  • assisting in the development and / or implementation of risk management plans
  • developing and managing the implementation of risk management plans (safety programs) to identify, analyze, plan, track, evaluate and control project risks on a continuous basis throughout the project life cycle
  • coaching, mentoring and training project teams in risk mitigation techniques
  • developing and implementing business continuity plans
  • developing crisis and emergency communication and / or management planning strategies
  • reviewing the organization's insurance and risk management programs and making recommendations regarding coverage improvements, administration, loss control and financing mechanisms
  • providing leadership and support to the design, implementation and evaluation of clients
  • products / services performance measures, risk management and risk mitigation strategies
  • documenting process improvements
  • preparing reports for internal or external publication (corporate services, policy, communications)
  • liaising with and interviewing stakeholders, as required, to obtain, clarify and exchange information, in order to co-ordinate and manage the risk assessment process
  • identifying, confirming and documenting the risk tolerance for the process, project, program, or
  • strategic risk and using this tolerance to guide all analysis, assessment and recommendations
  • undertaken or produced
  • identifying, confirming and documenting the objectives and priorities specific to the process, project, program or strategic direction being assessed, feasibility studies
  • identifying relevant risks and opportunities (including, but not limited to, economic, political, operational, legal, reputation, technical, organizational, accounting, banking and social risks) that threaten the objectives and priorities
  • utilizing both quantitative and qualitative techniques, as appropriate, to assess the likelihood that a risk event will occur; and / or the impact if the risk event occurs
  • recommending a ranked-order for risks and opportunities identified
  • recommending and documenting suggested Risk Responses necessary to manage the likelihood and / or impact of the identified risks
  • performing control risk assessments and analysis, which may include statistical sampling and analysis of existing controls
  • assisting with the on-going monitoring of risk and assisting with the implementation of risk response / mitigation strategies
  • preparing draft and finalized risk assessments, briefing notes, presentations and papers related to risk management, and developing and updating risk management plans; and
  • providing advice with respect to risk management best practices and providing guidance and direction to assist in managing risk

Responsibilities

The required services may include, but are not limited to the following :

  • Developing and implementing business continuity plans
  • Conducting threat and risk assessments and evaluating potential risk and losses
  • Identifying personnel, physical, and procedural threats and vulnerabilities as part of the overarching TRA process
  • Reviewing, analyzing, and / or applying Government Security policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and Security Risk Management methodologies
  • Developing and managing the implementation of risk and event management plans (safety programs) to identify, analyze, plan, track, evaluate and control project risks on a continuous basis throughout the project life cycle
  • Recommending alternative solutions, methodologies and strategies for risk mitigation and management
  • Preparing reports for internal or external publication (corporate services, policy, communications)
  • Liaising with and interviewing stakeholders, as required, to obtain, clarify and exchange information, in-order to co-ordinate and manage the risk assessment process
  • Preparing draft and finalized risk assessments, briefing notes, presentations and papers related to risk management, and developing and updating risk management plans
  • Qualifications

  • The proposed resource must have demonstrated experience within federal government departments and or agencies in conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) in the last 5 years for at least two projects.
  • The proposed resource must have demonstrated experience within federal government departments and or agencies in developing and implementing business continuity plans in the last 5 years for at least two projects.
  • Summary

    Our Federal Government client seeks an experienced andSenior Risk Management Specialist. This is a short-term contract opportunity to work with one of the country's latest established departments. / agencies

    This is a remote contract position with occasional meetings in the Gatineau office building.

    Qualified candidates will be required to submit clearance, and references and certifications to be considered.

    You must hold a valid Government of Canada personnel security clearance at the Reliability level throughout the contract.

    Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

    Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [email protected] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.