Specialist, Business Continuity - Ottawa, Canada - Canadian Blood Services

Canadian Blood Services

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Job category:
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Job posting ID: 5697

Employment status:
Regular full-time

Classification:
PTS/MGT/IT B

Salary/Rate of pay:
$77,500 - $91,000

Application deadline:

Application requirements:

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Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives.

Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada's Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play._

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a
Regular Full Time Specialist, Business Continuity to join our dynamic
Enterprise Risk Management team.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Business Continuity, the Business Continuity Specialist plays a crucial role in developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving Canadian Blood Services' Business Continuity program.

The specialist serves as a strategic partner to the business, with an objective of maturing the organization's resiliency and preparedness and enhancing its ability to effectively navigate through disruptions.

The specialist collaborates with the business to assess risks and impact, develop strategies, and implement solutions that promote the continuity of critical operations.

Formula For Success

Drawing on your knowledge and experience in Business Continuity principles, you will drive the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the Business Continuity Program across the organization.
Utilizing your strong leadership skills, you will lead projects that assist the organization in consistently identifying threats and vulnerabilities, and work towards the development of resiliency strategies to support continuity of operations.
Leveraging your expertise, you will design and execute training initiatives aimed at raising awareness of resiliency and preparedness principles and practices across the organization, including the creation of training materials and facilitating training sessions.
You will support the organization in effectively navigating through incidents and disruptions through maintaining the Incident Management Plan and supporting coordination of incident management and response activities.
Using your organizational skills, you will lead the planning and execution of testing and exercising initiatives to evaluate and enhance resiliency and preparedness across the organization.
Harnessing your analytical and technical skills, you will support the implementation of program tools and systems.
Your communication skills will be used in ensuring that employees are aware of and comply with Canadian Blood Services' Corporate Health and Safety Policies.

Desired Education and Skills

Completion of secondary education, preferably a university degree in a related field.
6+ years of relevant experience is required.
Knowledge of supply chain, manufacturing or healthcare industry concepts and issues is preferred.
Knowledge of project management principles is an asset.
General management and leadership experience.
Certifications or training in Business Continuity/Incident Management, such as Incident Command System (ICS), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) or Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) would be an asset.
Experience implementing or maintaining business continuity software is an asset.

What We Offer You

4 weeks' vacation.
Annual performance award up to 6%.
Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
Defined benefit pension plan.
Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What You Can Expect

This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at one of Canadian Blood Services Production sites (Ottawa, Brampton, Calgary, Edmonton, St. John's, Dartmouth, Winnipeg) at least 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
Occasional travel may be required.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada's population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to s