Disaster Recovery Analyst

Intact Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Disaster Recovery Analyst in Toronto, Ontario. This role focuses on developing and implementing disaster recovery capabilities to ensure technology infrastructure resilience. Candidates with a background in Information Security and a degree in IT are encouraged to apply for this hybrid position offering competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Flexible work arrangements

Annual wellness account

Access to virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Information Security.
• Understanding of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Disaster Recovery plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and resiliency testing.
• Develop and execute DR exercises and simulations.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

Information Security

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology

Tools

Cloud platforms

Virtualization

Network architecture

Job description

Overview

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Disaster Recovery Analyst to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our disaster recovery (DR) capabilities such as moving towards Technology Resiliency. This role is critical to ensuring the resilience of our technology infrastructure and minimizing disruption to business operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise-wide Disaster Recovery plans for critical infrastructure and business critical applications.
• Lead risk assessments, impact analysis, and resiliency testing across systems and platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between IT recovery strategies and objectives.
• Develop and execute DR exercises, tabletop simulations, and failover tests to validate recovery capabilities.
• Monitor emerging threats and trends in technology resiliency and recommend proactive measures.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards as well as comply to various audits.
• Provide executive-level reporting on resiliency posture, gaps, and remediation plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, or any combination of training and equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in Information Security (InfoSec).
• Experience or equivalent understanding in Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, or Infrastructure Resilience.
• Ability to coordinate and lead various cross-functional teams involved.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, virtualization, and network architecture.
• Experience with risk management frameworks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and structured approach.
• Proactive and excellent management of priorities.
• Positive attitude, great team spirit.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commitment to training, self-learning and maintaining technical competencies in cybersecurity.
• Certifications such as CBCP, is a plus.
• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues across the country
• No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada

What we offer

• Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.
• Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team :
• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success
• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased
• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare
• Flexible work arrangements
• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow
• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.