Disaster Recovery Lead

Requisition Information

Requisition :  191277
Career Group:  Corporate Office Careers
Job Category:  IT Service Centre
Travel Requirements:  0 - 10%
Job Type:  Full-Time

Country:  Canada (CA)
Province:  Ontario;
Nova Scotia
City:  Mississauga / Stellarton

Location:

Tahoe Office, Foord St. Office

Position Summary
The Disaster Recovery (DR) Lead is responsible for leading the strategy, development, planning and execution of enterprise-wide disaster recovery programs. This role ensures Sobeys technology infrastructure and critical systems can be restored effectively in the event of an outage or disaster. The DR Lead partners closely with IT, cybersecurity, business units, and risk functions to align recovery capabilities with business needs, compliance requirements, and evolving threats.

This role can be based out of one of our main offices including:
Stellarton, NS;
Mississauga, ON.

Key Responsibilities

Own the design, implementation, and maintenance of Sobeys disaster recovery (DR) strategy, policies, and plans.

Oversee the development of system‑specific recovery procedures and run‑books across applications, platforms, and infrastructure.

Lead regular disaster recovery testing, including full failover, tabletop exercises, and scenario‑based simulations.

Partner with infrastructure and cloud teams to ensure replication, backup, and failover solutions meet defined RTOs/RPOs.

Conduct business impact analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments to inform recovery priorities and DR scope.

Track remediation plans and ensure recovery gaps identified during testing or audits are closed in a timely manner.

Collaborate with Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure an integrated resilience strategy.

Maintain DR documentation to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance (ISO 22301, NIST, SOC
2).

Lead DR response efforts during major incidents or outages, coordinating technical recovery and stakeholder communication.

Manage third‑party vendors, contracts, and tools supporting DR operations.

Experience

7+ years of experience in disaster recovery, IT continuity, or infrastructure operations.

2+ years in a leadership, management, or program ownership role.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or equivalent experience.

Hands‑on experience with DR design, implementation, and testing in complex enterprise environments.

Demonstrated background in disaster recovery planning and execution specific to the retail industry.

Technical Knowledge

Solid understanding of backup and recovery solutions (Veeam, Zerto, Commvault, Azure Site Recovery).

Familiarity with virtual infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, and storage systems.

Knowledge of risk, compliance, and governance standards (ISO 22301, NIST, COBIT, ITIL).

Experience with SAP and other enterprise applications.

Preferred Certifications

ITIL Foundation or Practitioner.

Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII) certification.

Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP).

CISSP or equivalent for cybersecurity‑aligned DR.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management, including executive reporting.

Strong vendor management skills.

Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risk and translate technical issues into business impact.

High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple work‑streams and deadlines.

Calm under pressure, with strong incident management capabilities.

Location & Work Model
At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.

Total Rewards

Competitive benefits package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.

Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.

A retirement and savings plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.

A 10% in‑store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs.

Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.

Parental leave top‑up.

Paid vacation and days‑off.

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

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