Risk Specialist

Tech companies are hiring in Ottawa If you're looking for your next opportunity in tech, Work in Ottawa can help you build a thriving career in the fast-growing technology industry in Canada's capital. As an initiative of the city's economic development agency, Invest Ottawa, Work in Ottawa helps tech firms fill open positions quickly so they can grow and scale faster We are excited to partner with Babcock Canada on their search for Risk Specialist . Underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, asset management, and specialist training, Babcock International works with customers around the world to improve the capability, reliability, and availability of their most critical assets within the key market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear. In Canada, Babcock works in the Marine sector, where our teams provide critical and complex support to Canada's submarine fleet. Our Canadian team is proud to be trusted to deliver key naval in-service support for the Royal Canadian Navy. We also operate in the Aviation sector, where Babcock ensures that the aircrew trainees of our partner nations receive the world's best flying training. We deliver vital aerial emergency services and are proud to have been selected by the Government of Manitoba to deliver their wildfire suppression services, as well as key components of their critical air ambulance services. Whether it is providing technical training instruction, developing training materials or maintaining critical training assets, Babcock is trusted by its customers to deliver world-class training solutions. Babcock's Purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together . Our Principles create the foundation for how we will do this. They keep us on the right course, unify the way we work and guide us towards success. By thinking, connecting, and acting in line with these Principles, we'll deliver better outcomes for our Culture, Customers and Communities. Collectively at Babcock, our employees embody the Principles that help make us great at what we do: Challenge the status quo, Be Curious , and ask, 'how might we?' Whenever measuring success, Think: Outcomes and positive impacts. Be Kind to ourselves, each other, and our planet. Babcock employees Collaborate – we are greater than the sum of our parts, Be Courageous – be brave, ambitious, and determined. Everyone has a part to play - Own and Deliver to be successful. We encourage you to explore our Babcock Canada website to learn more about us at www.babcockcanada.com . In this role, you will: Act as the Subject Matter Expert for Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity Management and Emergency Response for the company's operations across Canada Provide advice on innovation, governance, tools, practices, policies, and management necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor the company's operational and strategic risk in a framework aligned to ISO 31000 Prepare quarterly Enterprise Risk reports for the Executive Committee Coordinate and conduct periodic training for and testing of the incident, emergency response and business continuity structures, assess the results and make recommendations to enhance these programs Support the Crisis Communications program and act as an alternate manager for the Critical Incident Management toolset Maintain and update plans and documentation for business continuity and risk programs Provide support to maintaining Document of Controls with the Director of Finance Conduct periodic Business Impact Analysis Support the Quality Assurance, Security, Heath Safety and Environment teams ensure alignment on strategic objectives and processes iaw the Three Lines of Defence model, and Act as a company wide resource, regularly interacting with and advising Senior Managers, Directors and Vice Presidents in their roles as risk control owners and risk sponsors The ideal candidate brings: 4 years of meaningful experience in risk management or Middle/Back Office service Experience and knowledge of Risk Management concepts like Operational risk management, Risk appetite, Internal controls, Business continuity management, Crises management, Third party risk management, and related operational resilience concepts Experience and knowledge of change management, communications and learning principles, methodologies, and tools Experience working in a matrixed environment, and coordination of work across a large number of partners Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, more specifically: Very good capability to communicate on a regular basis with Senior Leaders Able to competently act as a data recorder/scribe during risk assessment working sessions, draw up executive reports, and prepare a high-end presentation Ability to efficiently analyze reports and communicate key messages to management levels Ability for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking to support appropriate risk management measurements and effectively support those recommendations Excellent time management skills, including the ability to work well under pressure and constantly adjust priorities Ability to support the management of projects, including their planning, organization, and implementation Certification in risk management an asset You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance Babcock Canada supports the safety and wellbeing of our employees through the following programs: Contributions towards an employee's physical and mental health Wellness days Supportive work life balance: flexible work schedule and competitive annual vacation time off Comprehensive health and dental benefits Pregnancy and Parental Leave top-up available Employer matching of employee retirement contribution Employee recognition and bonus programs Support of professional development and reimbursement of membership dues Relocation assistance for individuals and families Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or age. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you. Work in Ottawa utilizes a secure, closed AI environment for the initial screening of resumes, ensuring your data remains safe while helping us efficiently identify top candidates. We encourage all applicants to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement if you possess relevant skills, enthusiasm and eagerness to grow, we want to hear from you To enhance your visibility, consider including relevant keywords in your resume. If you require any accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to recruitment2babcockinternational.com.