Bilingual Specialist, Operational Risk

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What's in it for you

We've got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here's the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you're a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Chief Risk Office's Business and Operational Risk team, in the Bilingual Specialist, Quality Assurance role. Your expertise in risk management, governance, and internal controls will play a pivotal role in offering strategic insight into risk governance and internal controls at CMHC. In addition, you will be supporting the oversight of third-party risk management and/or technology risk management.

What you'll do:

• Conduct targeted oversight and independently challenge, deliver advice and report on operational risk insights for various business lines across the corporation.
• Cultivate strategic alliances with peers and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with CMHC's mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
• Aid in crafting metrics and processes to assess, report, and escalate operational risks.
• Apply a nuanced understanding of operational risk oversight, key risk indicators, and business performance metrics insights.
• Provide advice to 1B on risk management and effectiveness of controls.
• Aggregate and report on enterprise risks to Senior Management and the Board.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk training and awareness initiatives.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in computer science, business administration, commerce, management information systems, law, economics, IT, or a related domain.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in an operational risk oversight or internal audit function.
• A demonstrated audit or risk oversight experience in at least one of these areas: general operational risk oversight, data management/governance, IT technology risk, vendor risk management, technology risk, or data management/governance.
• Stellar interpersonal and communication abilities, encompassing top-notch reporting and presentation skills, as well as proven project management capabilities.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

It would be great if you also had:

• A certification or designation in risk management or a relevant field of study (i.e., governance, compliance, audit, business), such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Data visualization experience for impactful dashboard and reports.
• A demonstrated knowledge of IT frameworks.
• Familiarity with relevant legislations for Government/Crown Corporations and application of these concepts in risk management.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought - and of people - are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don't worry - we're always posting new positions, so don't hesitate to give it another shot. We're excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!