Risk Management Specialist (Permanent) - Various Locations within BC - 2025.199

Community Living BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government organization is looking for a Risk Management Specialist to enhance enterprise risk management practices across various divisions. This full-time role involves collaborating with strategic leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, while also preparing reports for upper management. The ideal candidate will have a degree related to risk management and significant experience in the field. Benefits include a comprehensive healthcare plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Employer-paid health and dental plan

Public Service Pension plan

Generous vacation and personal days

Paid parental leave

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in risk management, finance, or auditing.
• Experience in analytics and risk reporting required.
• Certifications such as PMP or CRM are assets.

Responsibilities

• Implement and refine the enterprise risk management framework.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify strategic risks.
• Evaluate and enhance risk tracking tools.
• Prepare materials for the risk committee and senior leadership.

Skills

Risk management

Data gathering

Analytics

Collaboration

Public sector governance

Education

Diploma or degree in risk management or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ServiceNow

Job description

We are honoured to be again selected as one of B.C.'s Top Employers.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your experience, knowledge, and passion in a meaningful way, CLBC is the place for you!

Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) is a Crown corporation responsible for arranging supports and services for adults with developmental disabilities and their families. CLBC staff strive to advance the vision of Communities of belonging, lives with connection.

Term/Status: Permanent, Full-time (70 hours bi-weekly)
Classification/Salary: Management Band 3 - $84,941.88 - $106,177.34
Team: Corporate Planning & Risk Management
Location: Other CLBC offices may be considered however, preference is a main CLBC office

At CLBC, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all people with relevant skills, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ2+IA. For accommodation needs, please contact [e-mail] at any stage of the hiring process.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Planning & Risk Management, this role is responsible for strengthening and implementing enterprise risk management (ERM) practices across CLBC. The position supports the identification, assessment, and treatment of risks, and contributes to developing risk policies, tools, and reports that advance the organization's strategic priorities and operational integrity. This position is responsible for bringing a risk management lens to CLBC strategy, operations, financial management, and insurable risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the implementation and ongoing refinement of CLBC's enterprise risk management (ERM) framework.
• Operationalizes the organization's risk management policy and procedures across all divisions.
• Collaborates with leaders across the organization to identify risks at strategic, operational, and project levels.
• Evaluates existing controls and their effectiveness, identifying gaps or weaknesses.
• Maintains and enhances the CLBC Risk Register and other risk tracking tools.
• Coordinates quarterly and annual risk reviews and updates for the Board, Executives and CEO.
• Leads analysis and research on risk categories and risk under the direction and for decisions by the Board and Senior Management.
• Builds internal awareness and capacity around risk-informed decision-making.
• Works with divisional leads to embed a risk lens in key projects and initiatives.
• Develops and maintain risk tracking tools, forms, and templates.
• Utilizes software tools (e.g., Excel dashboards, PowerPoint, Word, ServiceNow, or similar systems) for analysis and reporting.
• Prepares and contributes to sensitive and confidential materials, reports, and presentations for the Enterprise Risk Committee, Board committees, and senior leadership.
• Leads the development, review, and implementation of risk-related policies, ensuring alignment with legislation such as the Community Living Authority Act (CLAA).

What you'll bring

• Diploma or degree in risk management, business administration, commerce, finance, political science, emergency management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience supporting risk management in areas such as enterprise risk management, finance, auditing, emergency management, or project management.
• Experience in analytics, data gathering, interpretation, and risk reporting is required.
• Experience in public sector governance structures or corporate or non-profit accountability environments is an asset.
• Certifications such as PMP, CRM (Canadian Risk Management), or familiarity with ISO 31000, COSO, or NIST RMF frameworks are strong assets.

Travel: Occasional travel required within British Columbia, including overnight travel. Possession of a valid class 5 driver's license and a clean Driver's Abstract is required.

Benefits

• Employer-paid extended health and dental plan
• A BC Public Service Pension plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation plus additional personal days
• Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
• Life insurance, paid sick days, and, if needed, long-term disability
• Wellness supports, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development funds and resources to encourage continuous learning and skill development
• Access to government discounts on travel, cell phones, and more!

Additional Info

• Successful applicants are subject to a Criminal Record Check
• An eligibility list for internal candidates may be established

Closing date: October 27, 2025

If your application is shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview where you'll have the opportunity to share more about your experience. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This opportunity is open to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.