BUSINESS CONTINUITY COORDINATOR COLLEGE SERVICES

NorQuest College helps students unlock their potential and realize their dreams. We are Challenge Positive and embrace every situation as an opportunity. As the

Edmonton region’s largest community college, we play an integral role in Alberta’s education system. NorQuest College offers a vibrant, inclusive, diverse, and

student-centered learning environment that transforms lives and strengthens communities. We are nationally recognized leaders in health, community studies, and business post-secondary career programs, as well as foundational,

intercultural, and language training. We are proud to offer our employees meaningful work, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits program, and a

commitment to a positive work/life balance. This is an exciting time to be a part of NorQuest College. Take a step forward with us. Together, we can help build and

sustain a strong province for future generations.

Reporting to the Director, Facilities the Business Continuity Coordinator will be the college subject matter expert with respect to business continuity planning (BCP)

and disaster recovery (DR). Working collaboratively with a wide variety of college stakeholders, and using the framework developed by the Campus Alberta Risk Assurance (CARA) committee, the incumbent will be responsible for the

development, coordination, implementation, and maintenance of processes and systems for BCP at the college. The incumbent is responsible for assessing business

needs impacts and mitigation strategies. The Business Continuity Coordinator is responsible for promoting awareness and training of BCP. This work will ensure that effective controls are in place to enable the college to respond to a significant

business disruption.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to assess internal and external

risks posed to the college, and recommend mitigation strategies. Develop a BCP strategy leveraging the CARA BCP framework and industry

best practices. Lead, develop and maintain the content of the college-wide BCP for all

core operational areas which includes business resumption, recovery,

restoration and disaster recovery plans that allows for business continuation.

Communications of BCP activities, including presentations and providing status reports on department BCP progress.

Develops and/or coordinates BCP awareness, training sessions and

refresher courses related to emergency management and BCP Coordinate third party auditing of college BCP

Other BCP, DR or crisis management duties as assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree of management information systems or business

administration, or related degree with certificates from a recognized professional Business Continuity Management body.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Business Continuity Management /

Disaster Recovery / Crisis Management. Proven experience in BCP through influencing senior leaders, facilitating

decision making, and managing cross-functional teams. Sound knowledge of applicable ISO standards and industry best practices. Sound project management skills.

Excellent analytical skills and understanding of processes, risks and controls. Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

SALARY: $65 318- $84 817 per annum plus immediate participation in our comprehensive pension and benefits plans. This is a two year term position

which ends in 2019.

COMPETITION NUMBER: AT9916-08-17

CLOSING DATE: August 31, 2017 TO APPLY: If you meet the requirements of this position and wish to apply, please

continue with this on-line process on the following link: https://www.norquest.ca/careers.aspx

NOTE: Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.