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Who We Are Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose the essence of SFU is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do. About the Role The Senior Director, Enterprise Risk and Resilience plans, designs, leads, and oversees the University''''s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, organizational resilience strategy, and institutional risk governance in partnership with Internal Audit. As a member of the Finance leadership team, the Senior Director leads the strategic planning process for enterprise risk ensuring alignment with financial planning, budgeting, and institutional priorities. The position develops an engagement approach for the Executive Team and the Board of Governors to establish annual ERM priorities, risk strategy, and risk tolerance levels. The role provides institutional leadership in governing and implementing risk management strategies, frameworks, and systems that identify, assess, mitigate, monitor and report on enterprise-level risks. The Senior Director builds a strong and collaborative risk-aware culture across the University and provides expert advice, consultation, and strategic direction to senior leaders on ERM policies, standards, guidelines and methodologies. Full Job Description Qualifications Master''''s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related discipline, with a professional designation in accounting or risk management (CPA, CRM), and eight years of related experience in risk management processes, standards and systems, including experience in strategic planning and collaborative leadership in the development of organizational risk mitigation programs; enterprise risk reporting; compliance; and risk governance within a public post-secondary environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Excellent knowledge of ERM standards and frameworks. Excellent knowledge of business process and risk management principles and guidelines (including ISO31000). Excellent knowledge of business continuity planning and organizational resilience principles and guidelines (including ISO22301). Excellent knowledge of the culture, organizational structure, and unique environmental influences of post-secondary education and/or other public sector organizations. Excellent project management skills. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, strategic thinking and planning skills. Ability to create and implement innovative and proactive measures and provide solutions for institutional enterprise risk issues. Ability to develop strategies and supporting materials to introduce new institutional initiatives, monitor implementation, and enhance adoption. Ability to collaboratively develop responses to institutional risk issues and emerging enterprise exposures. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and to exercise initiative and discretionary judgment. What We Offer At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative Professional Excluded Staff group (APEX): 4 weeks vacation (prorated for the first year)* Hybrid-work program for eligible positions Employer paid defined benefit pension plan On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members* Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds* And more! View our benefits brochure *Prorated for part-time employees Additional Information The pay range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for the position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the pay range. Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment. SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university. We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [email protected]. #J-18808-Ljbffr