Business Continuity Coordinator - Risk and Insurance Management

Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a Business Continuity Management Program, to ensure that the CRD continues to operate in the event of disruptive incidents or disasters and has the ability to recover within a reasonable time period.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining a Business Continuity Management program
• Performs risk assessments, identifies potential sources of business interruption and assesses the likelihood and probability of harm
• Coordinates the business impact assessment process and assists in determining critical business processes and dependencies
• Oversees and maintains the development and implementation of Business Continuity Plans
• Develops tools such as an automated database system, risk assessment dashboards and key performance indicators for measuring Business Continuity Management performance
• Promotes the Strategic value of the Business Continuity Management Program across the organization
• Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support business continuity management activities in each department/divisionEnsures the Business Continuity Plan framework aligns with the overall Emergency Management requirements and associated recovery strategies.
• Identifies and facilitates training and exercise needs to promote and validate the continuity/recovery planning framework.
• Provides regular progress reports
• Researches, develops and prepares presentations and briefing notes
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

• None

Key Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of business continuity management, including the development of business impact analysis (BlA), recovery strategies, business continuity plans, plan readiness capabilities, testing and maintenance, and continuity program governance.
• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices, ISO and CSA standards and ability to stay current in the field.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong ability to conduct research and write policy.
• Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint skills.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment and individually with minimal supervision.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and across multiple disciplines.
• Considerable experience in the preparation of business impact assessments.
• Considerable experience in critical service identification, analysis and management.
• General experience in creating and managing training requirements and material for business continuity and/or disaster management.

Qualifications

Certifications