RISK ANALYST

INFORMATION, RISK, AND COMPLIANCE

NorQuesters are difference makers and we’re searching for someone who can find ways forward, being dependable in the daily processing of NorQuest’s Enterprise Risk Management Program, helping sense and identify new risks, assessing impacts and likelihood, making recommendations on appropriate response strategies, and reviewing the effectiveness of the mitigation strategies.

Reporting to the Director, Information, Risk & Compliance, the Risk Analyst administers the College’s enterprise risk management program, providing analysis on risks, problem solving issues, running data input and evaluation, ensuring alignment with Enterprise Risk Management Framework, and providing information that leads to further analysis, strategic planning, and coordination.

Consulting with leaders, benchmarking risks against other industries, analyzing the Post-Secondary environment, creating educational materials, and providing technical support (including to Power Apps Risk Register and Power BI Risk Dashboards), the Risk Analyst ensures NorQuest is equipped with the tools and processes to identify, mitigate, and prevent risks.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Provide analysis and advice on the evaluation, management, control, and governance of risks.
• Support leaders in identifying, developing, and prioritizing risk management strategies and plans.
• Conduct research and analyze data to understand potential strategic and operational risks, concerns, and outcomes of decisions. This includes gathering evidence and evaluating information.
• Create and maintain a day-to-day external risk sensing program to continuously scan for emerging risks and trends that could impact NorQuest’s overall risk profile.
• Familiarize with historical treatment of the college’s enterprise risks, to deliver effective advice on risk trends at NorQuest and within the PSI sector.
• Drive development of key risk indicators (KRIs) and establishing risk tolerance across priority college risks.
• Develop and grow relationships across NorQuest to help build our risk culture.
• Update Enterprise Risk Management Framework and draft the associated briefing notes, to effectively update our framework.
• Liaise with the appropriate teams and technical supports, to further develop and update the Enterprise Risk Management Power BI risk dashboards and Power Apps risk registers.
• Coordinate with the appropriate teams and technical supports, to resolve technical issues related to the provision of the dashboards and risk registers.
• Develop and improve existing risk management training artifacts, to the benefit of our Risk Managers, Risk Owners, and Risk Delegates.
• Deliver risk management employee training sessions for groups of stakeholders, which may include administrative personnel, program staff, or senior leadership.

WHAT MAKES YOU A DIFFERENCE MAKER? 

As a difference maker you bring:

• Strong strategic, analytical and problem-solving ability to apply NorQuest’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework to new and unique situations.
• Experience with risk analysis, data analytics, or visualizations.
• Ability to present complex topics in easy-to understand ways using plain language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Administrative and project management experience.
• Experience developing and supporting collaborative and cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues diplomatically and confidentially.
• Ability to work independently and as an integral team member and team lead.

 SALARY:  $60,724 - $78,850 reflective upon what you bring AKA your education and experience. This is a full-time permanent position with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and includes immediate access to our great pension and benefit programs. 

We offer flexible work options. We strive for balance between a flexible work environment, connectedness to the campus community, and ensuring NorQuesters are set up to succeed in their roles and responsibilities.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We're on a journey to become an inclusive, anti-racist, and decolonized organization. NorQuesters are trailblazers – we are curious, creative, and innovative - our lived experiences are honoured, creating accessibility and a sense of belonging for everyone.  

NorQuest 2030 We Are Who We Include shares our strength and difference comes from who is included, and along with our students we are learning and growing to listen deeply and say what we feel.  

NorQuest College is committed to being an employer of choice for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people by recognizing, respecting, and supporting Indigenous people's self-determination through the institution’s work in decolonization, reconciliation, and Indigenization.  

ACCESSIBILITY: At NorQuest, we are who we include. We strive to provide access and accommodation throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. We want to create opportunities for you to confidently be your authentic self.  If you would like an accommodation at any stage of the process, please reach out to?[email protected]. 

 APPLY TO BECOME A NORQUESTER: If this opportunity delights you and your expertise will shine in this role, we invite you to apply for this position online by uploading your resume and cover letter combined as one document.

PSST: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and we’ll make sure to do this within 28 days of the closing date.

 COMPETITION NUMBER: 2023-4194

CLOSING DATE: September 26, 2023 at 11:59 PM MDT

WHAT YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree in business or a related discipline.
• Professional designation or certificate in risk management is an asset.
• Completion of, or progress towards, the Canadian Risk Management designation is an asset.
• 3+ years’ experience in a risk management, internal audit, quality assurance, or process improvement related role.
• Extensive experience with the Risk and Issue Management lifecycle.