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Associate Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Associate Director, Enterprise Risk Management

British Columbia Institute of TechnologyBurnaby, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada
15 days ago
Job description

Who We Are

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision , which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s Enterprise Risk & Internal Audit department is seeking a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Associate Director, Enterprise Risk Management. This position manages the delivery and continued maturity of the Institute’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Program. Promotes the ERM strategy and plan and provides regular reporting to the Executive Team, Audit and Finance Committee, and Board of Governors. Leads and manages ERM operations across the Institute, establishing and implementing related priorities, and executing the Institute’s risk assessment process and analysis. Provides expertise to all levels of management on risk management practices and strategies. Establishes communications plans that ensure awareness and understanding of BCIT’s ERM Program and promotes a strong risk intelligent culture across the Institute.

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

  • Participates as a member of the ERIA leadership team, providing input to the enhancement of the ERM Program, sharing responsibility for departmental success.
  • Acts as an advisor to the Director, Executive Team, Audit and Finance Committee, and the Board of Governors in effective oversight of the Institute’s risk management practices.
  • Advances the ERM Program including approach, policies, practices, processes and all other program elements to ensure consistency with current best practices, and with ERIA and Institute goals.
  • Identifies, monitors and reports on the management of material risks to BCIT.
  • Keeps the Director apprised of the emerging plan for and elements of the ERM Program while receiving input and support on critical direction.
  • Drives change and supports BCIT in understanding risks to the Institutes’ strategic priorities.
  • Leads and manages ERM operations across the Institute, establishing priorities and objectives.
  • Develops and executes on the Institute’s risk assessment process and analyzes related results.
  • Establishes communication plans raising awareness and understanding of the ERM program.
  • Champions a culture of risk ownership and accountability inspiring staff to strive for the achievement of ongoing success at BCIT.
  • Provides assistance and support to management in the formulation of risk assessments.
  • Develops and oversees the process for collating and reporting of compliance with significant statutory, legislative, regulatory and contractual compliance across the Institute.
  • Manages reporting staff, volunteers, oversees and participates in selection, coaching, mentoring, development, performance management and all other people-management practices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, finance, accounting, economics or related field.
  • Specialized training in risk management with achievement of a designation (i.e. CRM or CRMA).
  • Six years’ experience at progressive levels of responsibility in enterprise risk management.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Expert knowledge of the concepts, theories, and practices of enterprise risk management.
  • Strong leadership skills, with ability to develop, implement and lead an ERM program.
  • Strong organization and planning skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Expert communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills and ability to apply sound judgment in problem solving.
  • Additional Information

    Benefits – Why you’d love working with us :

  • Competitive pay
  • Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation
  • Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan
  • Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements available
  • Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge
  • Wellness and Employee Assistance programs
  • Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre
  • BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

    Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .

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