Careers
BC Local Government Job Posting Service
Capital Regional District
Business Continuity Coordinator
Req ID: 710
Business Unit: Corporate Services
Division: Legal and Risk Management
Regular/ Auxiliary: Regular
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J17
Rate of Pay: $45.76 - $51.85 per hour
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Posting Date: April 30, 2024
Review of submissions will begin: May 13, 2024, but the posting will remain open until filled
Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a Business Continuity Management Program, to ensure that the CRD continues to operate in the event of disruptive incidents or disasters and has the ability to recover within a reasonable time period.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in developing, implementing and maintaining a Business Continuity Management program
- Performs risk assessments, identifies potential sources of business interruption and assesses the likelihood and probability of harm
- Coordinates the business impact assessment process and assists in determining critical business processes and dependencies
- Oversees and maintains the development and implementation of Business Continuity Plans
- Develops tools such as an automated database system, risk assessment dashboards and key performance indicators for measuring Business Continuity Management performance
- Promotes the Strategic value of the Business Continuity Management Program across the organization
- Works collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support business continuity management activities in each department/division.
- Ensures the Business Continuity Plan framework aligns with the overall Emergency Management requirements and associated recovery strategies.
- Identifies and facilitates training and exercise needs to promote and validate the continuity/recovery planning framework.
- Provides regular progress reports
- Researches, develops and prepares presentations and briefing notes
- Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD
- Performs other related duties as required.
Key Skills & Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of business continuity management, including the development of business impact analysis (BlA), recovery strategies, business continuity plans, plan readiness capabilities, testing and maintenance, and continuity program governance.
- Thorough knowledge of industry best practices, ISO and CSA standards and ability to stay current in the field.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong ability to conduct research and write policy.
- Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint skills.
- Strong ability to work effectively in a team environment and individually with minimal supervision.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong ability to collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders and across multiple disciplines.
- Considerable experience in the preparation of business impact assessments.
- Considerable experience in critical service identification, analysis and management.
- General experience in creating and managing training requirements and material for business continuity and/or disaster management.
Qualifications
- Degree in a related discipline
- A minimum of 4 years' directly related experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience
Certifications
- Relevant professional certification
- Valid BC Driver's Licence
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit our careers site https://www.crd.bc.ca/about/careers and click "Apply now" on the Business Continuity Coordinator opportunity to submit your resume and covering letter online.
We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible.
The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
Job Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Rate: $45.76 to $51.85 Hour
