Risk Analyst

CanadaHelps is looking for an energetic, goal-oriented, and self-motivated Risk Analyst with a passion for social change to join our team. This is an opportunity to join one of Canada’s first and North America’s most successful social technology organizations. We are a dedicated team of entrepreneurial-minded peers who have a passion for helping small- and medium-sized charities succeed, while engaging with donors to increase giving in Canada.

We believe technology and data are transformational game-changers for generating social profit. We democratize access to technology by providing best-in-class, easy-to-use online fundraising software and training to more than 30,000 registered charities across Canada (and the number of charities is rapidly growing). We are the market leader and over the past 24 years we’ve helped over 4.7 million Canadians donate over $3B to Canadian charities.

About The Role

We are looking for a full-time Risk Analyst. The ideal candidate will be responsible for reaching out across the organization to identify internal and external risks to CanadaHelps, tracking those risks in our ERM tool, and working with the Operations leadership to prioritize, develop and execute action plans to mitigate high priority / high impact risks.

They are also responsible for providing support for CanadaHelps business operations, policies and procedures in order to ensure that the organization is in compliance with all applicable regulatory and legal requirements, including those related to privacy, payments, charitable receipts and the Income Tax Act.

The annual salary range is $60,000-$80,000, depending on experience. This position is remote but may require to be in office in Central Toronto from time to time.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Participate in and contribute to CanadaHelps' risk management process, including identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting risks;
• Support and develop initiatives to mitigate CanadaHelps risk exposure;
• Prepare risk-related metrics, reports and dashboards for the COO, Executive Team, and CanadaHelps Board of Directors
• Populate, maintain and update our Enterprise Risk Management software
• Promote a proactive risk management culture through training and communication;
• Support and develop corporate compliance initiatives related to privacy, data governance, procurement, and corporate contracts, including insurance;
• Prepare departmental-level (privacy, compliance, risk, and legal) related metrics, reports, and dashboards);
• Support the roll-out of compliance-related initiatives across CanadaHelps
• Respond, and/or assist the organization in responding to compliance-related queries from our charities or donors
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• A minimum of 3 -5 years’ experience supporting risk management programs and initiatives;
• Proven ability to initiate and support departmental level projects;
• Experience with ERM (enterprise risk management) software
• Demonstrated ability to review, understand, communicate and implement compliance related requirements;
• Ability to prepare dashboards, presentations and supporting material for executive-level visibility;
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet timelines
  
  

Here is what we have to offer:

Competitive salary

RRSP match program

Health, dental and vision benefits (flexible programming based on your needs)

15 vacation days

Paid time off programs - sick, personal and mental health days per year

Summer hours (office closed on Friday's before a long weekend)

Birthday Day off

Work from Abroad: Employees can work internationally in eligible countries for up to 90 days per calendar year

Professional Development budget per calendar year

We're a unicorn (A Not-For-Profit and a forward-thinking, technology-focused business)

A remote-first, lifestyle friendly, work-life balance company

Here’s what you can expect as you go through the hiring process.

Step 1: Apply

Step 2: Applicants who have sufficiently demonstrated their suitability for the role will be invited to do a Phone Interview with a member of the People & Culture team.

Step 3: Candidates who have a successful phone interview will proceed to 1-2 interviews with relevant team members to show us how they best meet the qualifications outlined in the job ad. This step may also include assessments designed to demonstrate the candidate's ability to deliver (for example, presentations, a written assignment, tests and usually an oral interview).

Step 4: Offer - Successful candidates will be contacted with a verbal offer of employment. If the offer is accepted, a written offer letter will be sent.

Step 5: Background check - Successful candidates will be required to complete a successful background check prior to commencing employment which may include verification of identity with photo ID, criminal record check and background check with previous employers and given references.

Step 6: Start your career with CanadaHelps!

We believe in everyone

At CanadaHelps, we commit to pursuing deliberate efforts to ensure that our company is a place where differences are welcomed, different perspectives are respectfully heard and where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion. We know that by creating a vibrant climate of inclusiveness, we can more effectively advance our collective capabilities.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all abilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.