Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Consultant

Recrute Action•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Drive critical resilience initiatives in the insurance sector, tackling real operational disruptions while strengthening business continuity and risk frameworks. A high-impact role with strong visibility, hands-on influence, and exposure to enterprise-wide strategies.

Requirements

University degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
PMP, PMI, or equivalent certification in project or program management.
Business Continuity and/or Disaster Recovery certification or designation.
3 years of experience in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, or Disaster Recovery program management.
Experience in operational resilience governance and risk management frameworks.
Proven experience in designing, executing, and managing disaster recovery and business continuity testing programs.
2 years of experience within financial services or insurance environments.
Experience with Fusion Risk Management (Fusion RM) platform.
Strong analytical, reporting, and process management capabilities.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, negotiate, and influence stakeholders effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, coordinate cross-functional solutions, and validate outcomes.
Ability to work collaboratively in team-oriented environments.
Knowledge of industry best practices in business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience.
Experience with quality assurance and governance-focused activities.
Experience presenting to large audiences and facilitating training sessions.
Familiarity with risk management frameworks, including the three lines of defence model.
Experience with large-scale data centre recovery and multi-technology environments.
Understanding of hybrid infrastructure environments, including on-premises and cloud-based disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert in Business Continuity Management, Disaster Recovery, and Operational Resilience within a risk management framework.
Conduct quality assurance reviews and challenge business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience documentation, including business impact assessments, recovery plans, and testing results.
Develop and communicate actionable recommendations to enhance resilience practices across business units.
Ensure recovery strategies and plans remain viable, effective, and aligned with service continuity objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address dependencies and ensure comprehensive planning across business and technology teams.
Support the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry standards.
Coordinate with crisis management, disaster recovery, and resilience teams to streamline processes and ensure alignment.
Support scenario testing and validation activities to confirm readiness and recovery capabilities within defined tolerances.
Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and provide reporting to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
Oversee third-party contingency and exit plans to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
Review supplier resilience assessments and ensure critical vendors meet required standards.
Track deliverables, support reporting activities, and contribute to KPI and KRI dashboards.
Deliver training sessions and guidance on business continuity tools, processes, and risk assessment methodologies.