Business Continuity Manager (non-people leader)

Aviva; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Continuity Manager to enhance operational resilience. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement business continuity strategies, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and minimizing operational disruptions. Your expertise will be crucial in conducting impact assessments and developing recovery strategies. Join a forward-thinking organization that values resilience and offers a compelling rewards package, career development opportunities, and a hybrid flexible work model. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong analytical and communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness programs

Competitive vacation package

Professional development support

Corporate wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in BCP development at an enterprise level.
• Strong understanding of Canadian regulations including OSFI E-21, B-10, and B-13.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) aligned with industry standards.
• Conduct business impact assessments (BIAs) to evaluate potential disruptions.
• Identify risks to business operations and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Business Continuity Planning

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Business Continuity Certified Professional (CBCP)

Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP)

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

At Aviva, we're passionate about encouraging a culture of resilience and excellence. As our new Business Continuity Manager, you will play a pivotal role in crafting and implementing our business continuity strategies. This is an outstanding opportunity to join our developing Operational Resilience / Business Continuity team, where your expertise will directly contribute to our operational resilience and success. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of business continuity methodology and a proven track record of applying it in real-world scenarios to drive meaningful results. You will be responsible for aligning business continuity efforts with regulatory standards, minimizing operational disruptions and safeguarding both our customers and reputational stability.

This role does not involve direct people management.

What you'll do

• Developing and Maintaining Business Continuity Plans (BCP)

• Identifying critical and/or important business functions and processes

• Conducting business impact assessments (BIAs) to assess the potential impact of disruptions at an enterprise level

• Developing and documenting recovery strategies and procedures

• Ensuring BCPs align with industry standards (e.g., OSFI, ISO 22301, Internal Business Standard)

• Identifying potential risks to business operations (e.g., natural disasters, cyberattacks)

• Evaluating and reporting the likelihood and impact of these risks

• Developing mitigation and recovery plans

• Conducting regular testing and exercises to validate BCP efficiency, simulating various disruption scenarios

• Supporting the crisis management team as needed

What you'll bring

• Certifications such as the Business Continuity Certified Professional (CBCP) or Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP)

• Strong understanding of Canadian Regulations specifically including OSFI E-21, B-10 and B-13

• 5+ years hands on experience BCP development from an enterprise level

• Risk management, disaster recovery, or crisis management is an asset

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, influential and interpersonal skills are essential

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to engage with senior leadership and stakeholders

What you’ll get

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

• Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

• We’ll support your professional development education.

• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.

• Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.

• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

• Hybrid flexible work model.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.