Senior advisor, IT continuity and resilience

The Technology and Projects Executive Division is one of the largest IT functions in Quebec with nearly 7,000 employees. In this executive division, you’re part of a team that supports Desjardins Group’s strategic initiatives and drives modernization. As a Senior Advisor, IT Continuity and Resilience, you help the executive division’s business sectors and teams analyze and manage their IT risks. You produce high-quality reports and give executive-level presentations. You interact with all levels of the organization’s technology management and lines of defence. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Give presentations and produce executive reports to summarize assessed risks and recommendations

• Supervise and coordinate crisis management at the executive level

• Identify and appropriately manage stakeholders in a complex organizational policy environment

• Represent your unit before decision-making bodies and lead collaborators in managing the Technology and Projects Executive Division’s business continuity plans

• Evaluate IT and business continuity controls, particularly in line with the expectations of our regulators

• Assess the likelihood and business impact of IT continuity and resilience risk events occurring (including disruptions to operations and incidents)

• Define guidelines and strengthen our understanding of business continuity.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or engineering

• A minimum of eight years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Knowledge of French is required

• Experience managing IT risks or managing the stability of IT services

• Knowledge of IT management controls and operational processes

• Knowledge of IT infrastructure areas such as cloud computing and networking

Ambiguity, Communicates effectively, Interpersonal Savvy, Strategic mindset

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Trade Union (If applicable)

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Job Family

Risk management (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-03-14