Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Consultant

Location: Toronto (Hybrid: Onsite Tue–Thu)
Contract Duration: 6 months from start date
Start Date: ASAP
Extension/Conversion: Possible extension; potential for full-time conversion
Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (37.5 hrs/week)
Flexibility: May require earlier login to coordinate with global teams
Compensation:
Reason for Hire: Increased workload

Business Group:
Continuity/Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) – Supporting technology team in planning, testing, and ensuring compliance with global BC/DR processes.

Role Overview:
This role will coordinate and oversee Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) planning and testing. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with regulatory standards, update plans to reflect evolving risks, and manage third-party exit and transition strategies. The position temporarily covers responsibilities for a Director currently on short-term disability.

Key Responsibilities:
Ensure BC/DR plans comply with internal standards and external regulations
Regularly review and update plans to reflect business and risk changes
Implement global BC/DR processes across the organization
Manage third-party exit/transition plans and review SOC 2 reports
Conduct stakeholder meetings to identify dependencies and gaps
Facilitate simulations and document strategies
Align DR strategies with operational and compliance standards

Daily Activities:
Host and lead meetings with business and technology stakeholders
Collaborate with leadership to identify and address staffing or technical gaps
Document requirements, analyze risks, and prioritize tasks
Conduct simulations and share findings with leadership
Ensure DR plans are aligned with third-party and internal standards

Candidate Requirements – Must Have:
1. 4+ years of experience in Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery
2. Strong communication skills across all levels of leadership
3. Security background with understanding of DR principles
4. Proven stakeholder management experience

Nice-to-Have Skills:
1. Familiarity with financial institutions and regulatory environments

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Ideal Candidate Profile:
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

Interview Process:
1 Round of interviews