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Bilingual Senior Specialist, Governance and Compliance; Risk Governance and Compliance

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL)
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Business Analyst, IT Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 104180 - 130225 CAD Yearly CAD 104180.00 130225.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Bilingual Senior Specialist, Governance and Compliance (Risk Governance and Compliance)

Overview

Bilingual Senior Specialist, Governance and Compliance (Risk Governance and Compliance)

Position Status:
Temporary Full Time
• Position Type:
Hybrid

Office

Location:

Calgary (AB);
Halifax (NS);
Montreal (QC);
Ottawa (ON);
Toronto (ON);
Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement:
Limited
• Language Designation:
Bilingual
• Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC
• Security Requirement:
Secret

Salary:
Our salaries generally range from $ 104180.00 to $ 130225.00 and are based on qualifications and experience.

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 You’ll Do
  • Prepare clear, insightful and value-added written analyses for management review, and proactively conduct the necessary analysis to explain policy governance structures and their alignment with legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Support the compliance program by ensuring the accuracy and consistency of corporate-wide policies and supporting documents.
  • Contribute to the ongoing validation of the policy inventory and library, identifying and prioritizing reviews that align with business needs.
  • Lead training sessions and provide guidance to ensure strong policy governance practices are applied across the corporation at all levels.
  • Take a lead role in developing and maintaining risk management tools, including SharePoint, dashboards, Power BI reporting, and GRC systems.
  • Provide analytical support for the creation of senior management reports (e.g. Quarterly Risk Management, Quarterly Financial reporting), ensuring data validation and quality control checks are performed, and accuracy and relevance are maintained.
  • Drive continuous improvement in generating risk governance metrics, including enterprise and business-level risk appetite measures and key performance indicators, and lead follow-up actions to achieve desired results, including any necessary revisions.
What You Should Have
  • A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Education, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in risk management, governance, and compliance, with strong knowledge of the regulatory landscape applicable to Crown corporations, as well as expertise in data analysis and reporting.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in both official languages (English and French), including the ability to deliver persuasive presentations and engage in constructive debate with diverse audiences using tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.
  • Strong proficiency in technical tools and data collection methods, including advanced Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and workflow systems.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and systems-thinking capabilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables and make effective, well-informed decisions under pressure.
It Would Be Great If You Also Had
  • Knowledge of educational methodologies will be considered an asset.
Posting closing date

Note:

the competition will remain active until filled.

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

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. What happens after you apply. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation. 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!

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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