Risk Analyst, ERM

City of Vancouver; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading city is seeking a Risk Analyst to support its Enterprise Risk Management program. This role involves collaborating with senior managers to identify and manage risks, developing tools for risk tracking, and facilitating training for staff. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in risk management. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and is part of a commitment to sustainability and equity.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, or business.
• Program or project management qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supports risk identification, reporting and monitoring processes.
• Develops, implements and maintains tools for tracking and reporting risks.
• Advises business units on risk management technical elements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Relationship-Building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

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Organization

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and engaging workplace. Working at the City of Vancouver and within the public service can be a rewarding career where you play a key role in ensuring impartial and equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and addressing the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function

The Risk Analyst plays a crucial role in the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, supporting the Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk, in collaborating with senior managers across the organization to identify, analyze, treat and monitor risks and opportunities to the City.

The Risk Analyst provides critical support to the ERM program by developing and supporting tools used in the delivery of enterprise risk management program. The role also supports the development and monitoring of risk management strategies for enterprise-wide risks as well as department specific risks. The ERM Program works with Directors and Departmental Risk Liaisons across the City’s business units to ensure significant risks are identified, assessed and managed.

The Risk Analyst supports facilitation and the content for use in risk workshops and for training City Staff in risk management.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supports risk identification, reporting and monitoring processes.
• Participates in the development and oversight of actions to control risks.
• Assesses emerging risks and contributes to the resolution of significant issues that may occur.
• Develops, implements and maintains tools and methodologies for identifying, tracking and reporting risks consistently.
• Supports Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) reporting to relevant stakeholders including the Risk Management Committee (RMC).
• Builds and sustains effective relationships with business areas to discuss and resolve issues, and exchange information of mutual concern in relation to enterprise-wide risk management.
• Advises business units on technical elements of risk management, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation planning, monitoring, triggers/responses, evaluation and reporting.
• Contributes to the process to manage departmental risks and the associated registers.
• Develops Risk Management training material and facilitates education of stakeholders involved in Risk Management to improve understanding of the process.
• Coordinates process improvement support for internal risk management initiatives.
• Conducts risk analytics as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, or business or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven track record of strong administration and leadership in complex multi-stakeholder environments with 5 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, or business.
• Program or project management qualification and experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
• Ability to use Power BI.
• Considerable knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Governance Risk Compliance (GRC), and Audit processes in large organizations is preferred.
• Ability to understand impact of decisions on stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and good judgement.
• Ability to develop and implement new processes and systems, including IT systems.
• Ability to assess and prioritize issues based on risk management models.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent relationship-building skills across departments and units.
• Results-oriented and innovative mindset.
• Excellent research, written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to upgrade skills continuously.
• Ability to develop and facilitate workshops.

Note: The position is eligible for the City’s Flexible Work Program, allowing hybrid work arrangements.

Additional Details

Business Unit/Department: Office of the City Manager (1010)

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time

Start Date: June 2025

End Date: November 2026

Salary: $97,032 to $121,294 per year (Pay Grade RNG-080)

Application Deadline: May 25, 2025

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