Governance & Controls Advisor

Permanent Full Time 

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The Governance and Controls Advisor will play a key role in supporting the documentation and assessment of design and effectiveness of Compliance and Operational Risk controls.

Internal Control Management

• Support and assist with monitoring of internal controls to provide a single view of controls for our organization
• Assist in maintaining the risk and control assessments (“RCAs”) to determine whether our controls are designed and operating effectively to manage risk
• Perform and, provide results of testing activities done within the Risk and Controls team
• Provide insight to occurring trends found during testing completion
• Provide reporting results of controls performed within the team.
• Point of contract for testing done by the Controls team

Review Coordination and Action Tracking

• Log, monitor, and report on testing results from reviews performed in the Risk & Controls area to ensure control effectiveness

Business Continuity Program

• Responsible for assisting with coordinating the development and maintenance of BCP plans and for monitoring/managing the closing of any gaps
• Responsible to assist with ensuring the quality, accuracy and completeness of BCP plans by coordinating plan reviews, tests/exercises and annual compliance signoffs
• Responsible for assisting/acting as backup to complete quarterly reporting responsibilities including collecting information on number of critical staff, Work Area Recovery sites, etc.
• At time of disaster, provide assistance to Divisional Officers, Business Emergency Mangers, and BCP plan Leaders in resolving issues/concerns regarding recovery of critical business functions.

What you will bring

• 3+ years of experience
• A drive for continuous improvement and a strong attention to detail
• Post secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience performing audit, quality assurance or quality control related testing is considered an asset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills with all levels of management
• Proven ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with other areas
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), experience with risk assessment tools is an asset

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The base salary for this position is between $62,800 - $104,700 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Grow with Canada Life 

We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.  

We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you! 

What we offer:  

We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member: 

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement. 

• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being. 

• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.  

• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options. 

• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!  
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.  

Learn more about Canada Life.  

We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact  talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.  

Canada Life would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. 

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