Disaster Recovery and Resilience Coordinator

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan

Group insurance program

Career progression

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada, based in Longueuil, is seeking a Disaster Recovery and Resilience Coordinator to lead the development, testing, and maintenance of the DRP for critical IT systems. This on-site role requires collaboration with IT, business units, and external vendors to ensure robust recovery procedures and regulatory alignment.

The role emphasizes documentation, risk assessment, and training to strengthen business continuity and resilience across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Continuity, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in disaster recovery, business continuity, or IT infrastructure management.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery principles (RTOs, RPOs) and backup strategies.
• Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and testing DR plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Disaster Recovery Plan for critical IT systems and infrastructure.
• Plan and coordinate disaster recovery tests and simulations to assess procedures.
• Collaborate with IT teams, business units, and external vendors to align recovery procedures with BC requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date DR documentation, including procedures and contact lists.
• Oversee backup and recovery solutions to meet recovery objectives.
• Coordinate recovery efforts during a disaster and restore IT systems and operations.
• Provide training and guidance on DR procedures to staff.
• Conduct post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve DR plans.

Skills

Disaster recovery

Business continuity

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Business Continuity

Tools

Backup solutions

Cloud recovery tools

Monitoring systems

Job description

Job Title: Disaster Recovery and Resilience Coordinator

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why join our team?

We are on a digital transformation journey, redefining how we work, optimizing operations and transforming products and services to elevate employee and customer experiences.

As part of our Digital Technology team, you’ll help shape the future, working with advanced tools, automating processes and innovating across all business functions.

Our global organization is committed to cultivating an empowered and skilled team to bring advanced solutions and leading-edge digital capabilities to market for our customers.

The position is based at our Longueuil location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

Our Expectations

The Disaster Recovery and Resilience Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). The role ensures that recovery procedures are documented, regularly tested, and aligned with business continuity requirements to support the timely recovery of critical IT systems and infrastructure in the event of a major disruption. The role also involves monitoring risks and ensuring that the organization is prepared to respond effectively.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Develop, implement, and maintain the DRP for critical IT systems and infrastructure.
• Plan and coordinate disaster recovery tests and simulations to assess the effectiveness of recovery procedures and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with IT teams, business units, and external vendors to align recovery procedures with business continuity requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date disaster recovery documentation, including recovery procedures, contact lists, and recovery time and recovery point objectives (RTOs/RPOs).
• Assess potential risks, including natural disasters, cyberattacks, and technical failures, to ensure the organization is prepared to respond effectively.
• Oversee the configuration and testing of backup and recovery solutions to ensure they meet recovery objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards related to disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Coordinate recovery efforts during a disaster, working with stakeholders to restore IT systems and business operations.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on disaster recovery procedures and responsibilities.
• Conduct post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve disaster recovery plans and procedures.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Continuity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in disaster recovery, business continuity, or IT infrastructure management.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery principles, including recovery time objectives (RTOs), recovery point objectives (RPOs), and backup strategies.
• Hands-on experience developing, implementing, and testing disaster recovery plans.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud environments, and data centers.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and frameworks, including ISO 22301 and NIST disaster recovery guidance.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in business continuity or disaster recovery, such as Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or Certified Disaster Recovery Engineer (CDRE).
• Experience with disaster recovery tools and platforms, including backup solutions, cloud recovery tools, and monitoring systems.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.