Associate Director, Enterprise Risk and Business Continuity Programs

About the Company? 

Our client is an air services company. They are looking for an Associate Director who will be responsible for drive the development and implementation of forward-thinking Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) programs that have enterprise-wide impact. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence decision-making at a strategic level, strengthen continuity capabilities, and help future-proof one of Canada’s most critical transportation hubs. 

Why Work Here? 

• It’s an exciting time to join the company, as it’s currently undergoing significant transformation. 

• The organization has implemented several changes recently and is very much a change-driven organization. 

• Unlike traditional financial institutions, the environment is more flexible, with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams. 

• The organization promotes work-life balance, though there may be busier periods during certain times of the quarter or business cycle. 

About the Opportunity? 

• Drive the evolution of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, enhancing tools, policies, and frameworks to align with international best practices and support risk-informed decision-making. 

• Lead the ongoing maturity of the company’s risk appetite and tolerance framework, ensuring it remains aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory expectations, and the dynamic risk landscape. 

• Coach and advise risk owners across the organization to proactively identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor both operational and strategic risks. 

• Design, lead, and sustain an enterprise-wide Business Continuity Management (BCM) program, that ensures the protection and recoverability of critical resources, processes, and functions. 

• Champion the implementation of business continuity strategies across departments by chairing the BC Working Group and overseeing exercises, training, and validation initiatives. 

• Guide departments through enterprise-wide business impact assessments to inform continuity planning and map critical interdependencies. 

• Review and audit business continuity plans to ensure consistency, integration and effectiveness across the organization. 

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and lead organization-wide training and awareness programs to strengthen risk and continuity maturity. 

• Oversee program compliance, performance metrics, and reporting to deliver timely, actionable risk insights for leadership decision-making. 

• Lead and develop a high-performing team, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

About You? 

• A post-secondary degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience? 

• A professional designation such as Canadian Risk Management (CRM), Certified Enterprise Risk or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) 

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in enterprise risk management and/or business continuity 

• At least 3 years in a leadership capacity, with a track record of building and guiding high-performing teams 

Salary Range? 

$108,000 – $135,000/year? 

How to Apply? 

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.?  

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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