Business Continuity Consultant | STÆR

STÆR Canada Inc.

Essential. Strategic. Relevant.

Contract, Freelance, Full-time, Part-time, Remote

Canada, Germany, Kenya, Russia, Singapore, UAE

Posted 4 months ago

Strengthen resilience where it matters most. As a Business Continuity Consultant at STAER, you will help organizations anticipate disruption, design recovery strategies, and build operational systems that keep critical services running under any circumstances.

Purpose Statement

Develop and implement business continuity, crisis management, and resilience frameworks that protect operations, assets, and reputation.

Guiding Principles

Anticipate threats before they materialize.
Design systems that bend but don’t break.
Keep continuity planning practical, not theoretical.
Communicate with clarity during uncertainty.
Always test, learn, and improve.

Primary Duties

Continuity Planning & Risk Assessment

Conduct business impact analyses (BIAs) across departments and projects.
Identify critical processes, dependencies, and vulnerabilities.
Develop continuity and recovery strategies aligned with ISO 22301 standards.

Crisis Management & Response

Design incident response plans and escalation protocols.
Facilitate simulations, tabletop exercises, and after-action reviews.
Support real-time response during disruptions when required.

Program Development

Establish and maintain enterprise-wide business continuity programs.
Integrate continuity measures into daily operations, IT systems, and supply chains.
Advise clients on best practices and technology solutions for resilience.

Training & Awareness

Conduct workshops and briefings for employees and leadership teams.
Promote a culture of preparedness and accountability.
Build simple tools and checklists to support continuity ownership at all levels.

Audit & Improvement

Support internal and external audits related to continuity and resilience.
Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Provide ongoing program reporting and maturity assessments.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience — Must Haves

4–8+ years in business continuity, risk management, or crisis response.
Solid understanding of ISO 22301, ISO 31000, or related frameworks.
Experience designing and running BIA, risk, or crisis workshops.
Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
Analytical mindset with strong organizational discipline.
Consulting, infrastructure, or public-sector background is an advantage.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

Quality and completeness of continuity frameworks delivered.
Client audit results and program maturity growth.
Timeliness and success of continuity exercises and training.
Adoption and awareness levels within client organizations.
Reduction in downtime and operational exposure.

Qualifications & Certificates

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field.
ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor or CBCP certification preferred.
Experience in resilience consulting, emergency management, or security operations a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and project-based bonuses.
Hybrid work with travel opportunities across client locations.
Health insurance, paid leave, and certification support.
Access to international continuity and resilience initiatives.

Job Features

Job Category

Audit & Risk, Consulting & Strategy, Finance & Operations, Legal & Governance, Technology & Data

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