Risk and Controls Consultant - remote contract

Who We Are

PLATO is Canada’s largest Indigenous-owned software testing and technology services company. For nearly 30 years, our expert teams have helped our clients deliver reliable products that users enjoy interacting with.

Our 100% Canada‑based team brings deep experience in QA, software testing, and IT services, along with a shared commitment to collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement. We’re a team that shows up for each other, whether that’s tackling complex client challenges or helping colleagues grow through coaching and knowledge‑sharing.

As Canada’s largest Indigenous‑owned software testing company, we’re proud of our roots and our mission to build a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. At the same time, we warmly welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences who are passionate about quality, teamwork, and making an impact.

Contract Term: July 20, 2026 – December 31, 2026

Security Clearance: Current Reliability or higher is required at the time of application

Role Overview

The Risk and Controls Consultant will support the identification, assessment, monitoring, and documentation of operational risks and controls to help ensure the organization meets its risk management, regulatory compliance, and data governance objectives. The consultant will work closely with business, IT, and security stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, evaluate control effectiveness, and support the integration of data security requirements within data governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, document, and monitor operational risks and controls across assigned workstreams.

• Design, execute, and support control monitoring activities to evaluate control effectiveness and compliance.

• Perform risk analysis and contribute to the development of risk models that support business decision-making.

• Support File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) operations, including routine monitoring, investigation, reporting, and escalation of findings.

• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements, risk controls, and internal policies.

• Collaborate with business, IT, and security teams to incorporate data security measures into data governance practices.

• Create and maintain documentation related to data governance processes, standards, controls, and procedures.

• Engage stakeholders to gather feedback and support the continuous improvement of risk, controls, and governance initiatives.

• Work independently on assigned deliverables while contributing to team discussions and solution development.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Risk Management, Operational Risk & Controls, Delivery Risk Management, Control Monitoring, Risk Analysis & Modeling, and Risk/Regulatory Controls.

• Experience with File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) operations, including monitoring, investigation, and escalation activities.

• Advanced proficiency in Data Governance, with experience developing and maintaining governance processes, controls, and documentation.

• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulatory compliance, and control effectiveness assessment.

• Experience collaborating with business, IT, and security stakeholders to support risk, controls, and data security initiatives.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

• Intermediate proficiency in Data Analysis and Data Management is preferred.

• Active Reliability Security Clearance is required.

At PLATO, we believe that great work happens when people feel supported, connected, and challenged in the right ways. You’ll be part of a collaborative environment where experienced professionals share knowledge, mentor others, and contribute to solving complex, real‑world client projects.

We are committed to inclusive hiring practices and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous peoples. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, we’re here to support you.

PLATO respectfully acknowledges that we operate on treaty territories, unceded First Nations and Inuit territories, and within Métis homelands. We honour the long history of these lands and actively work toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non‑Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.