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OverviewAt WorkSafeBC, we're committed to creating a province free from workplace injury and illness and to providing service driven by our core values of integrity, accountability, and innovation. By partnering with workers and employers, we help British Columbians come home from work safe every day.The Enterprise Risk Management department plays a critical role in supporting the management of key risks to the organization’s strategic priorities. Members of this team lead a risk-based approach that includes monitoring changes in the environment, engaging different areas of the business at all levels, and supporting how the organization addresses key areas of risk.We have an exciting opportunity for an Enterprise Risk Specialist to work with senior business leaders to provide key support in the delivery of the Enterprise Risk Management and Fraud Risk Management programs.This is a 12-months temporary full-time position with the possibility that the position could end early or be extended.Reporting to the Manager, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), as the Enterprise Risk Specialist you will utilize your strong background and experience in risk management to provide expertise in enterprise risk identification, assessment and control, and risk portfolio management. Your leadership and support will span various areas including development and application of risk frameworks, methodologies and tools; risk measurement, evaluation, reporting and communication; support for risk response; and risk knowledge management. You will have the opportunity to learn from others and identify solutions and recommendations for complex risk-based challenges.How you’ll make a difference: You’ll guide strategies and combat risks to allow WorkSafeBC to best serve B.C. workers and employersWhere you’ll workWorkSafeBC, we offer a hybrid work model that combines the convenience of working remotely with the dynamism of working in one of our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.In this role, you’ll work primarily work from home and occasionally work on-site at the Richmond office.What you'll doProactively contribute to enterprise and fraud risk identification and profilingCoordinate and support risk assessments with business leads, identifying risk factors and controls/opportunities, and recommending feasible courses of actionLead the process for establishing risk classification, ranking and prioritization mechanisms through quantitative and qualitative assessments and the incorporation of additional relevant factorsProvide leadership in the design, development, and implementation of frameworks for risk assessment and risk management, and technical solutions for managing risk-based knowledgeLead the development of risk and control reporting solutionsDevelop and maintain risk governance tools and templatesProvide support in risk response, emerging risk incidents and information requestsPlan and conduct regular fraud risk assessmentsDevelop, update and deploy fraud related guidelines, processes and enterprise communication and trainingContribute to investigations involving potential fraud, including preparing and providing data or reportsResearch emerging fraud trends and gaps and build strategies to address them, and stay current on the use of technology-based fraud detection toolsDevelop and present reports, data and recommendations to a wide range of audiencesIs this a good fit for you?We’re looking for someone who can:Prioritize, manage and report on multiple and concurrent projects and tasksEffectively and concisely communicate information, recommendations, and outcomes in writing and when presenting information to a variety of audiencesTake initiative, and provide leadership, motivation and influence in a team environment, and be a resource to stakeholdersEffectively develop and deliver education and training to team members and stakeholdersEffectively work in a team environment and develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with others in order to effectively resolve business problemsProactively identify problems and opportunities, gather and analyze information using appropriate research, business intelligence and problem solving techniques, and use sound judgement when providing recommendations to achieve goalsDevelop and apply risk management framework, solutions, and mechanisms to support risk management controls and opportunitiesYour background and experienceA master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or FinanceA minimum of three years of directly related experience in financial services or risk managementAn equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered, including the Canadian Risk Management (CRM) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or other risk management-related designations.We’ll consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.Important to knowBefore we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review BoardConfirm you’re legally entitled to work in CanadaWorkSafeBC’s COVID-19 Employee Mandatory Vaccine Policy (the “Policy”) is suspended effective January 9, 2023, however we reserve the right to re-implement it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders. We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees and our Communicable Disease Prevention Program and related protocols remain in effect.Who we areAt WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.Learn more: Discover .Our benefitsAs a member of our team, you’ll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work — and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:Extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation from the day you startOnce you’ve worked a certain number of hours (approximately 12 months), you’ll switch to getting:Up to 4 weeks of vacationExtensive health care and dental benefitsSick leave and long-term disability coverageLearn more: Find out .Salary: $48.47 – $61.10/hourlyWant to apply?In addition to your resume, please submit your most up-to-date cover letter.Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email when you submit your application.WorkSafeBC
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