Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Manager (Interim)
Support strategic Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery initiatives within the insurance industry in this high-impact hybrid role based in Toronto. Oversee BC/DR planning compliance and testing with exposure to global teams and leadership. Ideal for experienced professionals with security and stakeholder expertise.
What is in it for you:
Salaried: $50 59 per hour (hybrid) or $40 49 per hour if remote.
Incorporated Business Rate: $60 70 per hour (hybrid) or $48 58 per hour if remote.
6-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.
Remote or hybrid work model (in-office Tuesday to Thursday).
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.
Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.
Responsibilities:
Ensure BC/DR plans meet internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
Regularly update plans to address evolving risks and changes in the business landscape.
Implement global BC/DR processes across the organization.
Manage and review third-party exit strategies and SOC 2 reports.
Host and lead meetings with business and technology stakeholders.
Identify interdependencies and gaps in plans prioritizing remediation.
Facilitate simulations and exercises; report outcomes to senior leadership.
Collaborate with leaders to assess staffing or technical resource gaps.
Align DR strategies with operational and compliance frameworks.
What you will need to succeed:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field.
4 years of experience in Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery.
Security background with understanding of disaster recovery principles.
Proven stakeholder management experience.
Strong communication skills across all levels of leadership.
Familiarity with financial institutions and regulatory environments (nice to have).
Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
Confident communicator comfortable engaging with senior leadership.
Curious collaborative and proactive in problem-solving.
Able to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
Positive attitude and strong team player.
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