Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Medavie

Director of Enterprise Risk Management overseeing ERM across operating companies at Medavie. Partnering with leadership for strategic planning and risk assessment.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$120,335 - CA$154,717 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee ERM across multiple operating companies, ensuring consistency and alignment across the organization
Partner with senior leadership to embed risk considerations into strategic planning and business decision-making
Lead the design, implementation, and evolution of the ERM framework
Own and advance the organization’s risk appetite and tolerance framework, aligning it to strategy
Drive enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
Deliver risk reporting and forward-looking insights to senior leadership, the SMT, and the Board
Lead GRC strategy, including selection and implementation of tools
Act as a central ERM leader, coordinating with specialized risk functions (e.g., Compliance, Audit, IT Risk) to ensure a cohesive enterprise view of risk
Lead and develop a growing ERM team, fostering a strong risk-aware culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Current or recent leadership experience within an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function
10+ years of experience in risk, audit, or compliance
Experience operating in a highly regulated environment (e.g., insurance, financial services, healthcare)
Proven leadership experience building and leading ERM programs and teams
Strong experience developing and implementing risk appetite frameworks
Deep understanding of ERM frameworks, governance, and regulatory expectations
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive enterprise-wide change
Experience with GRC tools/technology
Ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level when needed
FRM, PRM, or similar certifications considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Flexible work options
Supportive leadership

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Hard Skills & Tools

Enterprise Risk Managementrisk appetite frameworksrisk identificationrisk assessmentrisk mitigationGRC strategyERM frameworksgovernanceregulatory expectations

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencestrategic planningbusiness decision-makingteam developmentcommunicationcollaborationchange managementrisk-aware culture

Certifications

FRMPRM