Senior Technology Risk Analyst

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$75,500 - CA$110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 3–5 years in IT Disaster Recovery, infrastructure, or technical operations.
• Solid understanding of hybrid infrastructure (VMware, backups, cloud replication) and hands-on experience with DR automation tools like SNOW BCM.
• Familiarity with industry standards (ISO 22301/27031, NIST, or regional regulatory guidelines).
• Clear technical writing skills for building actionable recovery playbooks and coordinating cross-functional IT teams.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• CBCP
• CDRP
• foundational cloud/ServiceNow certifications.

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 mechanisms 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 27031, NIST).
• Conduct post-test reviews to identify recovery gaps and update technical playbooks accordingly.

Benefits

• 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 additional investment 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.

What This Job Offers

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