Bilingual Manager, IT Risk Management and Reporting

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. 

Members of the following employment equity deserving groups will be prioritized for this job: Indigenous Peoples 

About the role

Join the IT Risk and Compliance 1B team, in the Manager, IT Risk Management and Reporting position. In this role you will oversee the successful completion of complex monitoring, risk identification, assessment and reporting, along with compliance activities to ensure alignment with CMHC’s Enterprise Risk Management practices.  Lead a team to monitor and influence operational policies, procedures and practices in consultation with relevant management and stakeholders. This role works with peers to develop the annual One View of Risk plan for the sector and provides strategic input into policy/program direction and/or risk governance, including operational risk and IT controls in their ongoing activities and as part of strategic initiatives.

What you’ll do:

• Create and contribute to the development of a comprehensive IT risk-based plan for the sector in alignment with corporate strategies and corporate operational risk management practices.
• Conduct compliance assessments within the IT sector of the organization, ensuring alignment to regulatory requirements, professional standards, as well as corporate policies and methodologies.

• Manage IT responses to external control attestations.
• Communicate, through channels such as quarterly reports and presentations to the IT Risk Management Steering Committee, complex risk-related information clearly and effectively, influencing decision-making and promoting a culture of risk awareness.
• Establish and manage validation protocols, policies, and guidelines, developing plans that include objectives, risk assessments, and monitoring strategies.
  

• Stay up-to-date and informed on industry best practices, corporate objectives, priorities, and initiatives across CMHC to adequately identify existing and emerging technology risks.
• Leveraging data analytics, contributes to the identification of trends/gaps in processes and controls and provide insights and recommended improvements necessary to mitigate risks.
• Manage a team of 5+ specialists, providing direction, expert advice, support, and coaching to ensure high quality outputs and the successful delivery of team objectives.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, Commerce or related field. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in IT risk management related roles, with at least three years in a managerial role.
• Proficient in developing IT risk management policies, with a solid understanding of the specialization area, industry standards, frameworks, and risk management practices, including assurance and oversight.
• Skilled in identifying, assessing, and managing risks to achieve intended outcomes.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities, demonstrating tact, sound judgment, diplomacy, professionalism, and political awareness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both official languages (French and English), with a focus on influencing and negotiating internal teams and various stakeholders effectively.
• Capable of delivering compelling and clear presentations that persuade others and secure acceptance of proposals or plans related to IT Risk Management and Compliance.
• Adept at planning and managing multiple priorities simultaneously while working under tight deadlines.

It would be great if you also had:

• Relevant professional designations such as CISA, CRISC, CRMP and/or CISSP are preferred.
• Experience in the financial services industry is an asset.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!