Risk Specialist (Risk Governance)

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

10/09/2026

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$94,620 - $128,020

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

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How you’ll make an impact 

Leverage your expertise in enterprise risk management, policy and risk governance to continuously enhance FCC’s risk practices. As a Risk Specialist, you’ll collaborate with key risk management partners, including senior leaders, to guide the development of policies, standards and processes, as well as provide support to the risk management committees at FCC.

As a strong communicator, you’ll ensure policies and briefing materials are well structured and appropriate for a senior leader audience. You’ll use your attention to detail and organizational skills to drive process enhancement in how the risk committees are supported.

If you’re a team player who thrives in a fast‑paced setting and great communicator who takes pride in their organization skills and attention to detail, this might be the role for you.

What you’ll do 

• Work with stakeholders and partners to understand and translate business practices and information into meaningful policies and related documentation across risk categories

• Coach and mentor others to understand and implement effective policy practices, governance through the three lines model and operate within risk appetite

• Develop materials including briefing notes and power points for executive and committee audiences, mentoring others in this area of expertise

• Provide support 3 of FCC’s risk management committees including managing process enhancements

What you’ll bring to the team 

Required qualifications:

• A degree in economics, business administration or a related field

• At least four years of experience in a governance, risk management or policy management environment (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Extensive knowledge of governance in areas such as policy development

• Experience with industry standards and frameworks and committee management

Preferred qualifications:

• Certifications related to risk management or governance, such as CRM, CRMP, GPC.D

• Experience in financial services or regulated industries

• Experience developing governance structures, practices and policies

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

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.