Lead, Risk & Resilience

Sandbox Mutual Insurance • Saskatoon, SK

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About The Position

As our Risk & Resilience Lead, you’ll play a key role in strengthening how Sandbox anticipates, assesses, and responds to risk. Working closely with the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, you’ll lead the ongoing execution of our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and resilience programs. From identifying emerging risks to supporting business continuity and disaster recovery, your work will help protect our organization and enable confident, informed decision-making across all levels.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in risk management, business, finance, economics, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum 5 years in enterprise risk management, operational risk, resilience, or a related role
• Strong knowledge of ERM frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and reporting practices
• Experience supporting or operating Business Continuity Management (BCM) and/or Disaster Recovery (DR) programs
• Knowledge of the insurance industry and regulatory environment is considered an asset
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear, practical insights
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and risk management tools or systems
• Self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and work effectively independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across the organization
• Risk or continuity-related certifications (e.g., CRM, CRMP, CRISC, CBCP, AAIR) are an asset
• Positive, collaborative, and committed to fostering a strong risk-aware culture

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the insurance industry and regulatory environment is considered an asset
• Risk or continuity-related certifications (e.g., CRM, CRMP, CRISC, CBCP, AAIR) are an asset

Responsibilities

• Executing and maintaining Sandbox’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework
• Coordinating enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and documentation activities
• Maintaining the corporate risk register, including risk assessments and supporting rationale
• Developing, monitoring, and reporting on key risk indicators (KRIs) and emerging risks
• Preparing clear, actionable risk and resilience reports for management and governance committees
• Operating and enhancing Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery (DR) programs, including testing and exercises
• Leading scenario analysis, stress testing, and tabletop exercises to strengthen organizational readiness
• Supporting operational risk assessments and contributing to third-party and concentration risk activities
• Tracking risk mitigation actions and supporting timely remediation
• Monitoring internal and external developments that may impact Sandbox’s risk profile
• Partnering with business leaders to integrate risk awareness into planning and decision-making
• Preparing presentations and materials for executive leadership and the Board
• Supporting other risk and resilience initiatives and taking on additional responsibilities as needed

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• Tons of opportunities for professional development – on us
• Great benefits for you and your family, including dental and health spending accounts
• Annual paid vacation time
• A paid Earned Day Off (EDO) every three weeks — that’s like 17 extra days off a year!
• Two paid volunteer days each year
• DC pension plan with 6% employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior