Senior Disaster Recovery Analyst

Canada Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement up to 2,000

Health and dental benefits

Mental health benefit

Volunteer day

Pension and share ownership

Employee recognition

ERGs and mentorship

Job summary

Canada Life is seeking a Senior Disaster Recovery Analyst to manage, configure, and test recovery capabilities across on-premises and cloud environments. You will ensure DR tests run smoothly, document plans in SNOW BCM, and map dependencies to strengthen resilience.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in IT disaster recovery, strong hybrid infrastructure knowledge, and familiarity with ISO/NIST standards. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary in the CAD market.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in IT Disaster Recovery, infrastructure, or technical operations.
• Solid understanding of hybrid infrastructure (VMware, backups, cloud replication).
• Experience with DR automation tools like SNOW BCM.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute end-to-end technical DR production, simulation tests and tabletop exercises.
• Utilize ServiceNow BCM to document recovery plans, map system dependencies, and track compliance metrics.
• Assist in configuring replication and failover for on-premises and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) to meet RTO/RPO targets.
• Align DR plans with Canada Life guidelines and industry practices (ISO 22301/27031, NIST).
• Conduct post-test reviews to identify recovery gaps and update technical playbooks.

Skills

Disaster Recovery

IT Infrastructure

Hybrid Cloud

SNOW BCM

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CBCP/CDRP

Tools

SNOW BCM

VMware

Backups

Cloud Replication

Job description

Permanent Full Time

We are seeking a Senior Disaster Recovery (DR) Analyst to manage, configure, and test our recovery capabilities across both on-premises and cloud environments. You will play a key role in executing DR tests and leveraging ServiceNow (SNOW) BCM to maintain technical resilience.

What you will do:

• Disaster Recovery Testing: Coordinate and execute end-to-end technical DR production, simulation tests and tabletop exercises.
• Tool Management: Utilize ServiceNow BCM to document recovery plans, map system dependencies, and track compliance metrics.
• Configuration & Architecture: Assist in configuring replication and failover mechanisms for on-premises and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) to meet RTO/RPO targets.
• Compliance & Standards: Align DR plans with Canada Life guidelines and industry practices (ISO 27031, NIST).
• Remediation: Conduct post-test reviews to identify recovery gaps and update technical playbooks accordingly.

What you will bring:

• Experience: 3–5 years in IT Disaster Recovery, infrastructure, or technical operations.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of hybrid infrastructure (VMware, backups, cloud replication) and hands-on experience with DR automation tools like SNOW BCM.
• Frameworks: Familiarity with industry standards (ISO 22301/27031, NIST, or regional regulatory guidelines).
• Communication: Clear technical writing skills for building actionable recovery playbooks and coordinating cross-functional IT teams.
• Preferred Education & Certifications: Bachelor's Degree, CBCP, CDRP, or foundational cloud/ServiceNow certifications.

The base salary for this position is between $90,000 - $115,000 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver- for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!

What we offer

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to$2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness:Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off:In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security:Company-matching pension plan,share ownership program and additionalinvestment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

Learn more about Canada Life.

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [e-mail]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.