Manager, Insurance and Risk Management

Competition Number : REQ 6185

TITLE : Manager, Insurance and Risk Management

DIVISION : Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis

SALARY : Payband 11, $94,112 to $117,641 annually

LOCATION : 230 Richmond Street East

STATUS : FullTime Admin

EFFECTIVE DATE : Immediately

CLOSING DATE : Open until filled.

LandAcknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time.

We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.

Equity Statement

George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.

GBC Vision

To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.

Position Description :

Reporting to the Associate Vice President Strategy, Planning, andRisk, this position provides leadership at the operational level and isresponsible for overseeing all matters pertaining to George Brown College’sinsurance portfolio.

This includes a leadership role managing claims, renewalof policies in consultation and coordination with GBC’s insurance broker,expert advice to stakeholders across the organization on insuranceconsideration for identified activities and building collaborativerelationships with insurance professionals in the sector.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provides direction for the development and implementation of cost-effective insurance programs for business operations, partners with the respective stakeholders to project manage incidents and third-party claims in a timely manner to reduce the reputational and monetary damage.
• Plays an active role in the Strategic / Governance Committees : Presents and reports to the Finance and Property (F&P) Committee, leads the insurance discussions at the Senior Management Committee (SMC) as well as supports the CFO and Senior Vice-President of Institutional Planning (SVP, IP), AVP Strategy, Planning, and Risk (AVP, SP&R), and other Corporate Management Committee (CMC) members in the preparation of Board materials.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure that sound risk and insurance governance principals are developed at all levels of the organization.
• Provides quantitative / numerical analysis and research to generate recommendations and insights to drive outcomes.
• Develops new processes, enhances existing processes and ensures implementation for effective oversight of the claims management function;

Works directly with insurers to respond to claims.

• Receives claims and discusses them with individuals named in claims. Assists insurance adjuster, lawyers, etc. in gathering information pertaining to claims and negotiates with the insurers to receive the best possible coverage based on the interpretation of the insurance clauses.
• Responsible to support the development, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the GBC-wide risk management framework / program and initiatives that is aligned with GBC’s strategic and business plans to enhance the culture of risk management and mitigation.
• Supports the development, monitoring and communication of new and redesigned policies, business processes and practices in support of GBC, Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis, and Finance Division initiatives;

Ensures the team provides accurate interpretation and application of policies, procedures and practices related to their processes.

• Conducts college-wide, multi-disciplinary risk assessment and validation initiatives to ensure integration with GBC’s strategic and business planning cycles.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements :

• Four-year Degree from a recognized post-secondary institute in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Public Administration or related field is required.
• PECB Certified ISO 19600 Lead Compliance Manager (similar designation as CRM mentioned below).
• Canadian Risk Management (CRM) or similar designation is beneficial.
• Masters in Public Administration is preferred.
• Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ compliance experience in commercial insurance. Experience at a post-secondary institution is a plus.

Skills andAttributes :

• Excellent people skills : managing relationships, facilitating and networking with people at all levels with divergent interests, backgrounds and goals, leading change management and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to develop good working relationships with Senior Management and external stakeholders (, Government and industry representatives).
• Solid understanding of the Canadian insurance market.
• Knowledge of risk management policies, procedures and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, changing expectations and unclear objectives.
• Challenging, investigative, influencing and presentational skills with senior management and in formal committee settings and experience with project delivery. Solid negotiation skills.
• High degree of self-motivation, resilience, adaptability and flexibility.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Keen strategic thinking and business acumen.
• An interest in upskilling for digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.
• Problem-solving ability and comfort working with minimal supervision.
• Able to travel between campuses.
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College’s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.

Notes :

The College requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and / or their international equivalents.

Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

About Us :

prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a .

See why we are consistently ranked as one of .

George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters.

George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).