Insurance Program Specialist

Insurance Program Specialist

BC Housing

Location:

Burnaby, B.C.

Job

Regular/FULL‑TIME

Salary: $72,479.17 – $83,518.06 Annually

Reporting to the Manager, Insurance Programs, the Insurance Program Specialist manages a suite of insurance programs including self‑insurance, fleet insurance, property insurance, construction liability, commercial premises and operating insurance. Responsibilities include investigating, negotiating and settling claims; assessing insurance risk exposure; drafting policy wording and contractual clauses; evaluating insurance requirements; liaising with insurance companies, brokers, the Ministry of Finance’s Risk Management Branch, legal counsel and internal stakeholders.

The role also delivers training, drafts guidelines and procedures, and fosters stakeholder relationships.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Management, Public Policy, Risk, or related field.
• Certifications:
  
  Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP), Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB), or Canadian Risk Management (CRM).
• Considerable experience in insurance, claims management or equivalent.

• Deep knowledge of insurance program administration, products, claim processes and regulatory environment.
• Project management, time management and prioritization skills.
• Basic budgeting and procurement knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and analytical abilities.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data‑analytics/reporting tools such as Tableau, Power
  
  BI, Mural and Visio.
• Effective written and verbal communication, including documentation design.
• Awareness of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles.
• Sound judgement for risk assessment and escalation to leadership.
• Travel capability on occasion.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• In‑house and external training opportunities.
• Wellness programmes (fitness, mental health resources, etc.).
• Recognition and incentive programmes.

Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single document through the online recruitment system ousing.org/careers. Only applications submitted via that system will be considered. Candidates must complete the questionnaire and describe how they meet the qualifications.

BC Housing welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals and anyone committed to meaningful work. We are committed to an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment. If you require accommodations, contact .