Manager of Risk

PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Manager of Risk
Halifax Nova Scotia

About the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance. We inform and inspire Nova Scotians in the prevention of workplace injury. But if it occurs, we support those whose lives it touches by championing a timely return to safe and healthy work. We also provide caring, compassionate support in the wake of workplace tragedy. Our employees describe the culture as Collaborative, Evolving, Service-Minded and Team-Focused.

About the Role
Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Corporate Operational Resources, the Manager of Risk contributes to the overall success of the Workers' Compensation Board and plays a pivotal role in ensuring effective risk management practices throughout the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program and all internal and external audit result coordination. The objective is to support the CEO and CFO/CRO to foster a risk-aware culture, leverage opportunities, effectively mitigate risks, and ensure operational efficiency in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives. Establishes and implements performance standards and measures and being accountable for meeting service and performance goals for the department.

Your Experience & Skills

• A university degree in business, accounting, finance or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience involving activities such as risk management frameworks, process, and controls over financial reporting, disclosure, governance, I.T. security and change management, and performing audits in a decision-making capacity-related environment; three (3) years of which also involves experience in leading teams, projects and building a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• A Chartered Professional Accountant Designation (Note: professionals due to receive their CPA designation in December 2024 may apply, however proof of designation will be required prior to commencing, as a condition of employment).
• Knowledge of, and experience with, process improvement frameworks and data analysis would be an asset.
• Any other relevant professional designation (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) would be an asset.

We offer a competitive compensation package ranging from $90,359 - $112,951.

Application Details

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 4pm on January 17, 2025. In the subject line of your email, please quote the competition number: JV 121-24 EXT Manager of Risk

We thank all candidates for their interest. Selected candidates will be contacted to participate in interviews. Please note: WCB is required to check all employment references before presenting an offer to the successful candidate.

Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

The WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace culture and an accessible work environment where diversity thrives.

The WCB Nova Scotia is the province's provider of workplace injury insurance. Our people are safety champions with a caring, compassionate and can-do-attitude. At the WCB Nova Scotia, every employee is an important contributor to our organization's corporate goals. We strive to advance our inclusive workplace culture by weaving the social, cultural, visible, and invisible differences of our employees into our way of work. We also take inspiration from the diverse communities we serve across Nova Scotia.

We have adopted a foundational Inclusive Workplace Policy that strives to build upon our core values of safety, care and compassion. We stay in practice to increase our cultural competency and strengthen our relationships with community.

The WCB Nova Scotia is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace that is accessible and accommodating to individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics to support their full participation in the recruitment process and workplace.

Accommodation Request

WCB Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with job candidates and employees to request reasonable accommodation in a confidential manner.

To request accommodation, please contact the Human Resource team by email at [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.

To learn more about WCB Nova Scotia, visit www.wcb.ns.ca or connect with us on LinkedIn.