Risk Specialist (Technology and Information Risk Management)

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Why FCC?

At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs

• Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world

• Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive

• Hybrid work options

How you’ll make an impact

Bring your technology and information risk expertise to help evolve FCC’s risk practices, acting as a detail‑oriented, hands-on and execution‑focused contributor who translates complex technical concepts into practical insights for stakeholders.

As a Risk Specialist, you’ll conduct risk analysis, evaluate control effectiveness, assess risk treatment plans, create risk reports and research and apply industry best practices to ensure effective management of technology and information risk. You’ll help leaders understand how evolving and emerging risks affect FCC’s strategic objectives and support informed decision-making through clear, well-articulated risk insights. While collaborating with key risk management partners, including senior leaders, you’ll provide risk insights and recommendations to stakeholders across all levels of the organization.

If you enjoy collaborative, analytical work and are comfortable in a fast-changing environment, this role might be for you.

What you’ll do

• Work with stakeholders and partners to understand, assess, manage and report on risks

• Provide effective challenge on first-line policies, standards, initiatives, and controls

• Translate complex technical topics into clear, business-focused insights for senior leaders

• Participate in and support the development of risk governance artifacts and processes

• Use expertise, research and analysis to advance FCC’s methodologies to manage technology and information risk

What you’ll bring to the team

Required Qualifications:

• At least four years of experience in technology or data management fields (i.e., IT operations, development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, architecture, or data governance)

• A degree in engineering, science, or business administration (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, including communication with senior leadership

• Demonstrated effective stakeholder engagement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Governance, risk and/or compliance experience, including effective challenge, risk reporting, emerging technology risk, risk quantification and process automation

• Experience in the agricultural or financial sectors

• Experience with IT industry standards and frameworks

• Certifications related to technology, information and third-party risk management, such as CRISC, CISM and CISA

• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset

Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.

You belong here
At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace - one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: TalentSupplyRecherch@fcc-fac.ca. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.