Description
Lead, Enterprise Risk & Legal Services
Full Time, Permanent
Anywhere in Canada (this role is required to report to one of our offices)
Reports to: Vice President, Governance & Compliance
Direct Reports: No
Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.
Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. We believe our new strategic plan, The Way Forward, will once again revolutionize the way we serve and support our community from coast to coast. Working with us means that you'll be part of an ambitious, diverse team that's committed to changing what it is to be blind today. We're looking for a mission-driven Lead, Enterprise Risk & Legal Services who is passionate about creating more accessible, inclusive, and equitable communities across Canada where people with low vision have unlimited opportunities and can experience life free from barriers and discrimination.
Your Impact at CNIB
- Act as an internal point of contact for contract and risk management matters.
- Manage internal legal support requests and triage to vetted legal counsel.
- Streamline processes and procedures to enhance efficiencies.
- Lead special projects supporting Enterprise Risk Management.
- Support the day-to-day oversight of insurance matters.
- Support privacy incident investigations and remediation efforts.
- Manage and support projects across a range of subjects within the Governance and Compliance team.
Requirements
Who you are:
Education and Certifications
- University graduate in law or business administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and expertise.
Experience and Qualifications
- 3-5 years’ experience in business administration, privacy compliance, risk management, or another related field.
- Ability to plan, manage and evaluate multiple complex initiatives and/or projects, typically involving input from internal and external contracts.
- You must be able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs and must be proactive in identifying areas of need and generating action plans.
- Attention to detail; comfortable working under deadlines and multitasking to deliver key deliverables.
- Working knowledge of enterprise risk management concepts, methods, and systems.
- Working knowledge of the Canadian legal system, legal concepts, and specific legislation and regulations driving organizational compliance needs.
- Ability to conduct legal and policy research and related analysis, and communicate findings in clear, non-technical language.
- 3rd risk management evaluation.
- Change management.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated computer skills and competence with standard computer tools associated with business, marketing, and project management.
- Exceptional organizational and execution skills.
- Flexible mindset, and comfort with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
- Ability to speak French is an asset.
- Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.
- Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.
Benefits
Perks
We offer industry leading comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards packages and a wide range of perks, including:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements and schedules.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth, including internal inclusion, diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) initiatives.
- Competitive paid time off inclusive of annual vacation entitlement, additional paid holidays, wellness days, and personal days.
- Group insurance benefits include dental, health and vision care.
- Employer-sponsored pension plan.
- Years of service awards and year-round rewards as part of our employee recognition program.
- Enticing internal employee referral program.
Be Part of Our Mission
If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application. Be sure to include a resume, cover letter, and mention how you heard about this opportunity.
Closing date: April 2, 2024
Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.
Working Together for Change
Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.Learn more about our mission here.
