Deputy Managing Director, Corporate Services

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The Bank of Canada has a vision to be a leading central bank—dynamic, engaged and trusted—committed to a better Canada. No other employer in the country offers you the unique opportunity to work at the very center of Canada’s economy, in an organization with significant impact on the economic and financial well-being of all Canadians. You will be challenged, energized and motivated to excel in our environment. 

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Corporate Services: Enabling Excellence at the Bank

The Corporate Services department provides enterprise level support to ensure a safe, secure, and resilient environment that enables employees and operations to function effectively. Its work is organized across three business lines: (1) Security services; (2) Facilities services; and 3) Crisis Management and continuity of operations. Each business line is comprised of dedicated teams that collaborate to support the Bank’s core operations and strategic priorities.

What you will do

Reporting to the Managing Director and Chief Security Officer, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of enterprise‑wide programs that safeguard the Bank’s physical infrastructure, facilities, and high-value assets, while protecting employees and information, and strengthening readiness for emergencies and disruptive events.  You will steward the Bank’s physical infrastructure, signaling clear leadership over facilities services and overseeing key strategic vendor relationships (e.g. BGIS) meanwhile ensuring safe, reliable, inclusive, and cost-effective workplaces across the Bank.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and complex security programs in an evolving environment, effectively communicating risks, enterprise trade-offs, and strategic options to clients and executives. By promoting innovation, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and fostering a high-performance work environment, you will enable integrated solutions that support secure operations, resilient infrastructure and the achievement of the department’s goals in support of the Bank’s long-term mandate as Canada’s central bank.  

What you need to succeed

• Extensive Experience leading complex operational, infrastructure, security, or resilience-focused portfolios at an organizational level.
• Proven ability to effectively lead and manage incidents or organizational crises.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic and operational planning, with a strong track record of successfully executing initiatives with three-to five-year organisational objectives.
• Outstandingcommunication and interpersonal capabilities, complemented by  a collaborative and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Proven capacity to work in close partnership with executives and senior leaders, fostering a positive, inclusive and high-performing work environment.
• Robust financial acumen, encompassing budgeting, financial analysis, and the implementation of cost optimization strategies.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to articulate a long-term vision and drive team performance and effectiveness.
• Excellent organizational skills, skilled at prioritizing in a dynamic environment while enhancing performance and providing coaching, development, and guidance to team members.

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of business continuity, operational resilience, and security standards.
• Skilled adapting and enhancing processes through technology, including automation and AI experience in conducting security audits, performing risk assessments and managing incident response processes Possession of facility management or security-related certifications.

Your education and experience

This position requires a university degree in a field relevant to infrastructure, security or operational leadership with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, including a minimum of seven (7) years in progressively responsible management roles.

In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent combination of education and recent, relevant work experience in areas of current relevance or interest to the Bank may be considered.

Innovative Mindset

We value candidates who demonstrate adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, including AI and digital tools. We seek individuals who can think critically about data, question existing processes, and find ways to simplify our work while embracing change and new ways of doing things. 

Language requirement
The Bank’s work environment is conducive to the use of both of Canada’s official languages - English and French.  The position language requirement is Level 5 (Fully Functional).  If a qualified candidate who meets the language requirement of the position is not found, a qualified candidate who does not meet the language requirement may be considered. Training may be provided to help reach the required level.  Both bilingual and unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

What you need to know

• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret 
• Relocation assistance may be provided, if required

Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider. 

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $224,770 to $264,435 (job grade SO1)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at 10 to 15% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (10%) for those who exceed expectations.. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of heatlh, dental, disability and life and/or accident insurance coverage that meets your needs
• An Enhanced Benefits Program for Senior Officers, which allocates an additional $5,000 that can be applied toward supplementary benefits or be paid out to you in cash
• Five weeks of annual leave plus the option to purchase extra vacation days (up to five each year) to add to your vacation entitlement
• Indexed, defined-benefit pension plan

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.