Contract Sr. Advisor, Business Continuity Management

at  Cenovus Energy

We’re a Canadian-based integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner.
We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
Our shares trade under the symbol CVE and are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Advisor to support our Emergency Management & Business Continuity (EMBC) program. Reporting to the Manager of EMBC, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the Business Continuity Program at the corporate and field level. The ideal candidate is an experienced emergency management professional with expertise in both strategic and tactical business continuity leadership. This role requires coordination and facilitation of plan management, and exercises, with the ability to travel to various field locations across North America.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of corporate and entity-specific standards, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and implement changes to enhance business continuity strategies and procedures.
• Proficiency in evaluating, editing, and creating corporate procedures and documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), with the ability to assume any ICS role during incident response.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Sound understanding of regulatory requirements within the oil and gas or similar industries, including AER regulations.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the oil and gas industry, particularly AER and ISO 22301.
• Knowledge/experience in IT Disaster Recovery Planning (ITDR).
• BCM software admin experience (Fusion, RPX, Castellan, etc.).
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

• Support the continuous development and improvement of the Business Continuity Program.
• Implement the Business Continuity Program at the corporate and field level, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all enabling functions and entities.
• Maintain, update, and improve Business Continuity Plans, including Business Impact Assessments (BIA), Business Resumption Plans, and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Lead the design, scheduling, and facilitation of business continuity training sessions, drills, and exercises.
• Work closely with corporate emergency management colleagues to enhance the delivery of the BC program and ensure alignment with corporate standards and practices.
• Provide emergency response support within your designated area and across the organization as required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and best practices within your area of responsibility.
• Championing BCM in all interactions to positively impact culture and generate new opportunities (presentations, networking, etc.).