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Business Continuity Coordinator

Why you’ll love this role

The Business Continuity Coordinator supports an effective enterprise Business Continuity Management (BCM) governance framework that is consistent with general regulatory requirements and industry best practices/standards across the Enterprise, ensuring that Empire Life is appropriately prepared for and can respond to unexpected events and disruptions to normal activities.

What you’ll be working on

• Participates in external business continuity management groups/resources to keep abreast of industry best practices and trends.
• Ensures that the enterprise BCM program remains current, and incorporates/aligns with industry standards and practices as appropriate, and adequately covers general regulatory requirements.
• Relationship management with external vendors
• Coordination / facilitation of enterprise wide simulation/testing exercises for BCP and Disaster Recovery
• Monitors, supports and provides metrics relating to the ongoing maintenance of business continuity plans, confirming that annual testing is conducted by business units and that annual review / attestation of BCP plans is carried out by senior leadership for their respective department(s)
• Maintenance of corporate policy, standards, and guidelines
• Work with management in all lines of business to coordinate business continuity governance activities.
• Development of tools and documentation for both Business Continuity planning and event management
• Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of the enterprise-wide business continuity management program
• Provides guidance and direction to lines of business to ensure their business continuity management processes are in accordance with Empire Life’s enterprise wide business continuity management program and quality standards.

What you’ll need to have

• Strong knowledge of business continuity best practices and protocols, operational risk management
• Additional Assets: Industry certification in one or more of the following: BCI, PMI, CCSA, CISA, CA, CCSP, ISC, ITIL, etc.
• Strong project management skills would be an asset
• Vendor and stakeholder relationship management and leadership skills.
• In-depth understanding of business continuity management and governance frameworks
• Excellent communication skills, particularly related to facilitation, documentation and reporting
• At least 5 years of experience in Business Continuity, in the Insurance industry

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Benefits plan
• Current career opportunities
• Learning & development
• Pension plan
• Social club
• Career choices

Get to know us

We’re one of the top 10 life insurance companies in Canada and offer an environment that encourages the pursuit of personal and professional success. At the heart of that success is our focus on customers; we provide protection and financial security for Canadians—with a personal touch.

We acknowledge and reward talent, and support our employees in achieving and exceeding individual and organizational goals. Our goal is to make Empire Life a great place to work, learn and grow, where people can be their true selves, feel they belong and have equal opportunity for growth in their careers. We’re also committed to supporting an inclusive workplace that values diversity.

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity and the chance to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply.

Empire Life is committed to providing equal access to employment. Empire Life welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format please contact [email protected]