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Who we are:
Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals. Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, EdenPark and Fig.
Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. We have the collective experience and expertise to better serve our customers and foster our partners’ growth. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small-business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers.
Backed by nearly a century of lending experience through its legacy companies, Fairstone Bank and its brand family are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank.
Join Fairstone Bank as a Disaster Recovery Program Specialist, reporting to the Director, IT Service Management and Controls, and be part of our talented and growing team!
About the role:
DR Test Scheduling & Coordination: Develop and manage a master schedule for all disaster recovery exercises and testing across various departments and IT systems. Coordinate logistics, resources, and participants for annual or bi-annual drills, including tabletop exercises and full simulations. Document DR exercises and test activities.
Results Management & Documentation: Document detailed results, observations, and lessons learned from all DR tests and actual incidents. Track remediation efforts for identified gaps to ensure continuous improvement of plans.
Compliance & Reporting: Monitor disaster recovery processes and maintain up to date documentation to ensure compliance with enterprise policies and standards, industry standards and best practices, and regulatory requirements. Prepare reports for Risk team and senior leadership on the overall resilience of posture and compliance status.
Plan Maintenance & Review: Facilitate regular reviews and updates of DR plans, technology asset list with business process owners and IT specialists to ensure plans and databases remain current with the changing business and technology landscape.
Liaison & Communication: Act as a central point of contact for DR planning activities, fostering communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams (IT, security, business units, vendors) to ensure alignment of recovery strategies. Work closely with Risk team ensuring that all OSFI requirements a meet.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor emerging risks and technologies to enhance resilience strategies. Update DR plans based on changes in infrastructure, cloud adoption and business priorities.
Education & Certifications: A bachelor's degree is preferred. Relevant certifications such as the Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) from the Disaster Recovery Institute Canada (DRI Canada) or the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) are valuable assets.
Nature of Role: This is an administrative and coordination role; it does not require hands-on technical configuration of systems, networks, or data recovery efforts
What we’re looking for:
Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or relevant experience.
5+ years in IT operations, disaster recovery planning, or business continuity roles.
Certifications such as the Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) from the Disaster Recovery Institute Canada (DRI Canada) or the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) are valuable assets.
Organizational: Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple schedules, documentation sets, and projects simultaneously.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for clear documentation, reporting, and coordinating across diverse teams.
Analytical: Strong analytical skills to evaluate test results, identify gaps, and recommend non-technical process improvements.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is critical in maintaining accurate and complete documentation and compliance records.
What you’ll love about working here:
Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.
Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.
Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.
Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.
Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.
For more information on who we are as an employer
click here.
What you can expect - pay & process:
Expected base salary range is 80,000$ - 90,000$ , plus the opportunity to earn an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Artificial intelligence may be used in parts of the recruitment process.
All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.
If what you read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for first stages of the interview process.
Learn more:
https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender
Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstone/mycompany/
If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application.
Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Permanent
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
On-site gym
Full job description
Who we are:
Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals. Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, EdenPark and Fig.
Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. We have the collective experience and expertise to better serve our customers and foster our partners’ growth. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small-business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers.
Backed by nearly a century of lending experience through its legacy companies, Fairstone Bank and its brand family are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank.
Join Fairstone Bank as a Disaster Recovery Program Specialist, reporting to the Director, IT Service Management and Controls, and be part of our talented and growing team!
About the role:
DR Test Scheduling & Coordination: Develop and manage a master schedule for all disaster recovery exercises and testing across various departments and IT systems. Coordinate logistics, resources, and participants for annual or bi-annual drills, including tabletop exercises and full simulations. Document DR exercises and test activities.
Results Management & Documentation: Document detailed results, observations, and lessons learned from all DR tests and actual incidents. Track remediation efforts for identified gaps to ensure continuous improvement of plans.
Compliance & Reporting: Monitor disaster recovery processes and maintain up to date documentation to ensure compliance with enterprise policies and standards, industry standards and best practices, and regulatory requirements. Prepare reports for Risk team and senior leadership on the overall resilience of posture and compliance status.
Plan Maintenance & Review: Facilitate regular reviews and updates of DR plans, technology asset list with business process owners and IT specialists to ensure plans and databases remain current with the changing business and technology landscape.
Liaison & Communication: Act as a central point of contact for DR planning activities, fostering communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams (IT, security, business units, vendors) to ensure alignment of recovery strategies. Work closely with Risk team ensuring that all OSFI requirements a meet.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor emerging risks and technologies to enhance resilience strategies. Update DR plans based on changes in infrastructure, cloud adoption and business priorities.
Education & Certifications: A bachelor's degree is preferred. Relevant certifications such as the Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) from the Disaster Recovery Institute Canada (DRI Canada) or the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) are valuable assets.
Nature of Role: This is an administrative and coordination role; it does not require hands-on technical configuration of systems, networks, or data recovery efforts
What we’re looking for:
Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or relevant experience.
5+ years in IT operations, disaster recovery planning, or business continuity roles.
Certifications such as the Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) from the Disaster Recovery Institute Canada (DRI Canada) or the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) are valuable assets.
Organizational: Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple schedules, documentation sets, and projects simultaneously.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for clear documentation, reporting, and coordinating across diverse teams.
Analytical: Strong analytical skills to evaluate test results, identify gaps, and recommend non-technical process improvements.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is critical in maintaining accurate and complete documentation and compliance records.
What you’ll love about working here:
Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.
Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.
Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.
Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.
Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.
On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.
Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.
Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.
Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.
For more information on who we are as an employer
click here.
What you can expect - pay & process:
Expected base salary range is 80,000$ - 90,000$ , plus the opportunity to earn an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.
This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Artificial intelligence may be used in parts of the recruitment process.
All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.
If what you read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for first stages of the interview process.
Learn more:
https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender
Follow us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairstone/mycompany/
If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application.
Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Permanent
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Disaster Recovery Program Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
