Specialist, Quality Assurance

Job Requisition ID : 10313

Position Status : Temporary Full Time

Position Type : Hybrid

Office Location : Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement : Travel not required

Language Designation : English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read / Write / Speak) : ZZZ

Salary : Our salaries generally range from $ 83038.35 to $ 103797.93 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose : to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's what you get when you're a contract employee :

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more - because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region's office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role

Join the Housing Programs sector in the role of Specialist, Quality Assurance. In this role, you will support the sector to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, frameworks and authorities to provide management with confidence in business operations.

You will support and execute on the full life cycle of quality assurance, compliance, oversight and / or audit support. You will apply risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered, communicate identified issues or risks to senior management and ensure any potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 12 months.

What you'll do :

• Ensure appropriate risk awareness, execute on risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) activities and monitoring by working closely with applicable personnel.
• Lead the execution of ongoing monitoring, testing, evaluating, and reporting on key Housing Programs processes, controls and policy / program requirements, framework requirements, assessing rigor and consistency in the application of policies, procedures and controls.
• Support the development of validation protocols, policies, frameworks, procedures, and develop plans, including, as applicable, objectives, risk assessment, criteria and monitoring / testing approaches / programs for the conduct of the assignment.
• Stay informed on corporate objectives, priorities and initiatives across CMHC to adequately identify existing and emerging risks.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of key performance and / or risk indicators and / or outcome targets to improve business effectiveness and efficiency.
• Promote and leverage appropriate industry frameworks, standards and practices, as applicable, in conducting work activities.
• Develop and oversee the processes and practices for the collection, analysis and evaluation of information to achieve assignment objectives and to identify trends, gaps, errors and risk incidents and propose improvements necessary to cover risk.

What you should have :

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as business, finance or economics.
• A minimum of five years of experience in both risk management and / or underwriting disciplines, demonstrating knowledge of lending risk management, quality assurance and oversight.
• A sound judgment, analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• An excellent interpersonal skills (tact, judgment, diplomacy, professionalism, and political sensitivity).

It would be great if you also had :

• A professional designation in a related field (CPA, CFA, FRM).
• Demonstrated experience in project management and organizational skills.

Posting closing date : Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply.

We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process .

If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot.

We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!