DR Resilience Program Specialist

Diverse Lynx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Toronto is seeking an experienced DR Resilience Program Specialist to develop and implement disaster recovery strategies. This role requires oversight of risk assessments, recovery planning, and testing to ensure organizational resilience. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in disaster recovery or business continuity management, with a strong background in collaboration and communication. This position offers a comprehensive view of disaster recovery across business functions in an onsite environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in disaster recovery, IT infrastructure, or business continuity management.
• Understanding of servers (Unix and Windows), databases, mainframe (Z/OS) and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining disaster recovery strategies.
• Conduct in-depth assessments of existing disaster recovery plans.
• Lead the execution of the DR test event.
• Coordinate with IT and business units for aligned recovery plans.

Skills

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning

Project & Risk Management

Communication & Leadership

Tools

DR tools

Job description

Role:- DR Resilience Program Specialist

Location:- Toronto, ON (Onsite)

Job Description:-

The Disaster Recovery (DR) specialists is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining disaster recovery strategies to ensure organizational resilience. This role oversees risk assessments, recovery planning, and testing to minimize downtime and data loss during disruptions. The DR Manager works closely with IT, operations, and business units to align recovery efforts with overall business continuity objectives.

What are the top 3 skills required for this role?

• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
• Project & Risk Management
• Communication & Leadership

DR Resilience Program Specialist:

• Conduct in-depth assessments of existing disaster recovery plans against established quality benchmarks, identifying areas for enhancement.
• Facilitate the development of the detailed DR test plan, scope, objectives, success criteria (RTO/RPO validation), and required resources in collaboration with application stakeholders.
• Detect inconsistencies, gaps, and non-compliance issues within DR documentation and processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal standards.
• Deliver detailed feedback and actionable remediation recommendations to LOB owners, supporting plan refinement and risk reduction.
• Lead the execution of the DR test event, ensuring adherence to the test plan, managing technical teams, and actively tracking all steps, challenges, and deviations.
• Act as the primary escalation point during the live test, resolving critical technical ambiguities and ensuring swift decision-making to maintain test momentum.
• Document the actual recovery times for key milestones, capture evidence, and record all failures, gaps, and issues encountered during the test.
• Generate a comprehensive Post-Test Report detailing the overall outcome, validating success against defined objectives and RTO/RPO targets, and identifying non-compliance issues.
• Conduct regular disaster recovery drills and simulations to validate readiness.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Test and update disaster recovery procedures regularly.
• Coordinate with IT and business units to ensure recovery plans are aligned.
• Monitor compliance with disaster recovery policies and standards.
• Document and report on all recovery activities and outcomes.
• Assist in the design and implementation of data backup solutions.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (ISO 22301, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).
• Analyze disaster incidents and develop strategies to mitigate future risks.
• Participate in disaster recovery drills and strive for continual improvement.

Additional Information:

• Understanding of servers (Unix and Windows), databases, mainframe (Z/OS) and cloud platforms & DR tools.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams during high-pressure situations.
• Strong writing and organizational skills for clear recovery procedures.
• 8+ years of experience in disaster recovery, IT infrastructure, or business continuity management.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.