Risk Manager - Delta, Canada - Corporation of Delta

Corporation of Delta
Corporation of Delta
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Delta, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Risk Manager

Delta, British Columbia, Canada:


Location:
City Hall


Employment group:
Exempt


Hours of Work: 35 Hour Work Week


Job ID:23-106 EX


One of the sunniest regions in BC's Lower Mainland, Delta embraces three unique communities - Ladner, North Delta and Tsawwassen.

The City of Delta is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and share in our commitment to lead the way in public service excellence.

As the Risk Manager, you will administer and manage the City's risk management program and insurance policy portfolio.

Working in collaboration with all City departments, you will assess, manage and mitigate risk related to the City's operations, properties, projects, equipment and other assets.

You will investigate and manage claims involving the City and identify opportunities and develop strategies to minimize risk.


Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the City Solicitor in the Legal Services Division of the Corporate Services Department and working with senior staff from all departments, the Risk Manager:

  • Reviews, evaluates and administers the City's insurance policies, including ICBC policies;
  • Coordinates procurement of insurance for the City including appropriate types of insurance, levels of coverage and selfinsurance, coverage terms and pricing;
  • Provides advice on risk exposure, risk transference and insurance specifications for procurement documents, proposed contracts and agreements;
  • Assesses and manages insured and noninsured claims against the City, investigating circumstances, determining liability and assessing damages;
  • Assesses and manages property claims made by the City;
  • Establishes claims reserves and ensures the City's exposures and risks are effectively underwritten or financed;
  • Recommends and negotiates settlements with guidance and assistance from the City Solicitor, independent adjusters and external lawyers as appropriate;
  • Manages correspondence related to claims handling process, risk management, and insurance coverage and maintains risk management, claims and insurance records;
  • Develops policies, procedures and provides training and technical support with respect to risk identification, assessment and mitigation strategies;
  • Prepares summary statistical and informational reports about the City's insurance portfolio, claims and risk management program; and
  • Completes related duties as required.

Qualifications:


  • Postsecondary education in Risk Management, Business, Public Administration, Finance or related discipline is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration or related discipline is considered an asset.
  • Certification under Canadian Risk Management (CRM) or equivalent under the Risk Insurance Management Society and Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) of the Insurance Institute of Canada is required.
  • Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in a municipal insurance or risk management environment, including claims adjusting or underwriting experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, writing and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and liaise effectively with colleagues, members of the public and external agencies.
  • Advanced research, analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to identify and interpret emerging issues.
  • Excellent leadership, customer service and project management skills.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.


The City of Delta's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy has been suspended, however, we reserve the right to reinstate it in response to changes in the public health landscape, including public health orders.

We are committed to the protection, health, and safety of our employees, and our community, and our Communicable Disease Plan and related protocols remain in place.

Shortlisting and interviews may occur throughout the posting period.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.
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