Business Continuity Administrator - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

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We’re proud to give our employees the flexibility to choose how and where they want to work. In this role, you will decide whether your preference is to work from home, work from the office or a hybrid of time spent at both. You may live and work anywhere that Wawanesa operates in Canada.Wawanesa Mutual Insurance is one of the largest property and casualty insurers in Canada with $3 billion in annual revenues and assets of more than $9 billion. Wawanesa Mutual, founded in 1896 with executive offices in Winnipeg, is the parent company of Wawanesa General, which offers property and casualty insurance in California and Oregon, and Wawanesa Life, which distributes life insurance products and services throughout Canada. With over 3,500 employees, Wawanesa proudly serves over two million policyholders in Canada and the United States. Wawanesa actively gives back to organizations that strengthen communities where it operates, donating well above internationally recognized benchmarks for excellence in corporate philanthropy.We are currently looking for dedicated, driven, and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in an environment that welcomes change and are looking for an opportunity for diverse experience and advancement on a growing team.Job OverviewWorking under moderate supervision, the Business Continuity Administrator will support all aspects of the enterprise wide Business Continuity program and responses from the Crisis Management Team. This role will assist in developing, documenting and testing business continuity and crisis management strategies that comply with applicable regulations and aligns with Wawanesa’s strategic plan.Job ResponsibilitiesAssists in the development of our Business Continuity plans and procedures.Coordinates the review, maintenance and testing of our Business Continuity plans, working with business leaders to ensure these plans remain valid.Works closely with all business units to identify critical processes, systems and tasks to develop recovery objectives and priorities.Assists in conducting business impact assessments to identify Business Continuity requirements and plan enhancements.Prepares and distributes exercise reports and monitors status of action items.Coordinates the review, maintenance and testing of the Incident Response plan working with the Crisis Management Team to ensure the plan is validMaintains up to date information detailing the status of all Business Continuity plans and preparedness.Prepares regular status updates for presentation to the Business Continuity Steering committee.Contributes to promoting company awareness of Business Continuity policy, standards, plans, processes and arrangements.Coordinates the use of emergency communications and messaging through our Emergency Notification system.Develops continuity scenarios and plans for critical processes.Coordinates, assesses and communicates requirements associated with business impact, continuity and recovery.Assists in creation of development of a formal Business Continuity training and awareness program.Provides 24x7 on call support for any emergency which may require activation of all or part of the Business Continuity plan.Performs other related duties as assignedQualificationsPost-secondary degree in Information Technology or in a related discipline or equivalent experienceMinimum 3 years of experience, in roles of increasing responsibility, in business continuity management, risk management or a related field, with hands-on experience in BIA, BCP strategy development, BCP Plan development and maintenance and plan exercisingExcellent communication skills with an ability to form strong relationships at all organization levelsProven analytical skills with ability to link and interpret information and situationsDetail-oriented, conscientious, consistent, accurate and thoroughProvides service excellence to internal and external customersCritical judgment, decision making & problem-solving abilitiesAbility and willingness to travel to, and work at, various Company locations (4 times per year)Certification in, or working towards, the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI, FBCI) or Disaster Recovery Institute (CFCP, CBCP) requiredUnderstanding of BCM program maturity levels relative to industry would also be an assetKnowledge of the insurance industry would be an assetWawanesa provides its employees with a respectful , challenging and rewarding environment where they can maximize their potential while contributing to the company’s goals. Our full-time permanent employees are provided with highly competitive compensation packages (salaries, generous vacation allowance, leave top up, annual bonus plan, premium free benefits and a pension plan). Wawanesa provides a stable environment for its employees in today’s challenging markets.Wawanesa is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is equitable and inclusive for all. Wawanesa provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, colour, religion, creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all aspects of the selection process. Candidates requiring accommodations may contact, in confidence, jobs@wawanesa.com .If you are interested in this exciting, challenging position with Wawanesa, apply today with your Resume.Quick Apply

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