Specialist, Quality Assurance (Regulatory Compliance) (Ottawa) na None

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the Chief Risk Officer Team, in the Specialist, Quality Assurance (Regulatory Compliance) position. Your strong knowledge of regulatory compliance risk management will ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, frameworks and authorities to provide management with confidence in the operations of the business. 

 
What you’ll do:

• Develop the framework for compliance requirements risk assessments including identifying key sectors and areas of exposure and the parameters for risk assessments, relying on expertise and assistance from Legal Services.
• Promote an effective compliance culture, including delivery of training session to business units and provide ad-hoc support. 
• Coordinate with business units to ensure compliance risk assessments are performed on a timely basis and are well documented and substantiated, assessing rigor and consistency across the organization. 
• Conduct oversight of ongoing compliance monitoring/control testing, and aggregate and report corporate wide results to Senior Management.
• Evaluate areas of vulnerability and provide directive leadership for the implementation of corrective actions for their resolution.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of key performance and/or risk indicators and/or outcome targets to improve business effectiveness and efficiency.
• Analyze data sets and compile information to provide management with quantitative and qualitative information for decision making.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding quality control and risk management improvements to enhance business operations.

 
What you should have: 
 

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as accounting, business, finance, law or economics.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in a compliance or auditing function.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislations, regulations and guidelines which apply to Government/Crown Corporations and experience in applying these concepts, practices and procedures in a risk management function. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills (tact, judgment, diplomacy, professionalism, and political sensitivity).
• Superior oral and written communication skills including reporting and presentation skills.
• A demonstrated experience in project management and organizational skills initiating, developing and managing multiple projects.
• The ability to research issues, analyze problems, synthesize information and make recommendations.
• The ability to identify training needs, prepare and deliver training.

It would be great if you also had: 

• A professional designation such as CPA (Certified Professional Accountant).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!