Location: Ottawa, ON
Follow us on LinkedIn
Posting Reason
Replacement of a regular position
Job Type
Employee
Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments):
Job Family
Risk Management
# of Open Positions
1
Faculty/Service - Department
Occupational Health and Safety
Campus
Main Campus
Union Affiliation
N/A
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/10/29
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD)
2026/11/23
Hours per week
35
Salary Grade
Non-Union Grade NM1
Salary Range
$107,503.00 - $134,379.00
About the Office of the Chief Risk Officer
The Office of the Chief Risk Officer offers a rewarding journey where your skills and passion for risk management will play a key role in shaping the future of the University of Ottawa. Our Office oversees Operational and Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance, Internal Audit, Protection Services, Emergency Management, and Health, Safety and Environmental Management. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the resilience and continuity of our operations.
With a commitment to excellence, you'll have the opportunity to contribute significantly to promoting risk culture within our institution. We strive to be a valued partner and key player in advising and supporting University leadership, faculties, and staff, helping to foster a culture of informed decision-making.
Join us in building a resilient future for the University of Ottawa and become part of our collaborative and forward-thinking team.
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Director, provides leadership for the development, management, and implementation of strategic and operational risk management initiatives in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Office of the Chief Risk Officer and University. The position oversees the institutional management system and related programs in their area of responsibility to support and facilitate the appropriate risk management of the University’s facilities, properties, academic programs, research enterprise, and daily operations.
The incumbent monitors and assures institutional compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal legislation, national / international standards and guidelines by faculty, staff and students through proactive and reactive programs. The incumbent assists in resolving institutional matters in their area of responsibility and is the primary person responsible and accountable for the development of institutional programs and procedures to ensure an appropriate level of compliance at the University and its related institutions.
Additional Locations: Main Campus
Job description provided by University of Ottawa.
View the original posting
