Risk Management Analyst

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Union: CUPE 905 FT Clerical and Technical

Vaughan is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre;
Canada’s first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan!

The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.

Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Responsible for the development and implementation of Risk Management policies and procedures in support of Risk Management Section. Assists in the preparation of the City’s annual insurance renewal and claims budget. Liaises with and responds to inquires/complaints from the public, staff, the City’s insurance providers, and provides recommendations on claim files. The main support to internal staff as it pertains to Risk Management practices.

Responsible for the creation and delivery of the risk management program and services, including risk education.

At employee request, this position is eligible to take part in our hybrid work model as outlined in the City's Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.

• Minimum seven (7) years of insurance industry experience, with a minimum of three (3) years municipal/government experience preferred. Must have experience with commercial insurance policies.

• Completion of the Canadian Risk Manager (CRM) course(s) or possession of CRM designation in progress

• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) education completed or in progress

• Experience with deciphering insurance language specific to; CCDC, OPSS, Cyber, Professional Liability, Automobile.

• Experience with procurement of various types projects including but not limited to; construction, cyber, consultant services, relevant to risk evaluation and specific insurance coverages that will be required.

• Experience with reserving, budgeting, financial reporting and cheque processing municipal insurance underwriting requirements, and insurance industry financing practices.

• Acuity in interpersonal skills necessary to effect persuasion and change.

• Possesses reading interpretation competency and application of policy language relevant to property, automobile insurance and specialty-line insurance coverages.

• Ability to apply extensive acuity specific to the high-level complexity of claims, relative to the risk of extended financial impact to the City concerning claims.

• Direct experience adjusting municipal claims.

• Ability to apply superior level of interpersonal and communication skills, adjusting according to the situation and required engagement to ensure clarity of processes, to ensure efficiency and service delivery.

• Thorough understanding of relevant legal terminology, insurance policies, precedent case law, and maintains current knowledge and application of Municipal Act (Ontario) and Occupiers Liability Act of Ontario. Maintains current knowledge of the civil litigation process and retains broad knowledge of current legislation including;
Municipal Act, Highway Traffic Act, and Negligence Act.

• Experience in design, delivery of job aids, corporate education and training programs to facilitate risk workshops; build understanding and capability in the identification and management of risks.

• Highly skilled in both verbal and written communication skills; effectively and courteously handles enquiries from the public, external vendors, and staff.

• Demonstrated ability to work with…