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Manager - Operational Resilience
Markham, ON, CAPosted Yesterday
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Job Description
Job Description: Manager, Operational ResilienceStatus: Regular, Full Time Department: Customer Experience Location: Markham – 4 days in officeCompensation: $84,264 - $130,609
Please note that the compensation range listed includes base salary and potential incentive pay. Incentives such as bonuses are not guaranteed and depend on individual performance and company results. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications.Job Summary
The Manager, Operational Resilience is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of operational resilience practices across the organization. The role focuses on ensuring critical business processes can continue during disruptions through effective planning, risk assessment, and coordination with operational teams.
This position emphasizes process-level continuity, workforce readiness, and customer experience.Key Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of the operational resilience framework
Coordinate resilience activities across business units
Embed resilience considerations into operational processes and improvement initiatives
Work with business units to identify and document critical processes
Map key dependencies across:
People (roles, skills)
Suppliers and third parties
Facilities and operational assets
Maintain up-to-date documentation of operational workflows
Facilitate Business Impact Assessments for operational areas
Help define:
Key service impacts
Acceptable downtime thresholds
Recovery priorities
Ensure alignment with business needs and customer expectations
Develop and maintain Operational Continuity Plans (OCPs)
Support business units in defining:
Manual workarounds
Alternate processes
Staffing contingencies
Ensure plans are practical, actionable, and easy to execute
Support coordination during operational disruptions
Help implement response procedures and track actions
Maintain communication with operational stakeholders during incidents
Coordinate and support resilience testing activities, including:
Tabletop exercises
Scenario-based simulations
Document outcomes, identify gaps, and track remediation actions
Monitor effectiveness of continuity plans and resilience practices
Support post-incident reviews and lessons learned
Identify opportunities to improve operational resilience through:
Process optimization
Standardization
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, Operations or a related field
5–8 years of experience in: Operations, Business continuity, Process improvement or risk management
Experience working cross-functionally with business stakeholders
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of business operations and process flows
Process mapping and documentation skills
Ability to translate risks into practical operational solutions
Organizational and coordination skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Continuous improvement orientation