Director, Risk Management and Insurance

Morguard

$140K — $155K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Business Administration or Risk Management
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience
  • Strong knowledge of federal and provincial laws and accreditation standards in risk management
  • Experience applying regulatory standards to business processes
  • Proficient in statistical analysis, data collection, and presentation
  • Familiarity with MS Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of risk management and loss prevention strategies
  • Oversee compliance with risk management standards across asset classes
  • Conduct data collection and analysis for continuous improvement
  • Perform risk audits for organizational compliance and efficiency
  • Assess operational risks and provide asset protection recommendations
  • Manage health, safety, and security programs
  • Hire, train, and develop risk management staff

Benefits

  • Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Exposure to diverse real estate assets across North America
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
  • Support for work-life balance and accessible employment practices
Full Job Description
Where You'll Add Value

The Director, Risk Management and Insurance is accountable to the Assistant Vice President, National Programs for providing input to senior management in developing, designing, implementing, continuously improving and overseeing integrated enterprise risk management, insurance, claims administration and loss prevention strategies and programs to ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and internal policies and procedures and favourable impact on organizational short- and long-term results.

How You'll Make a Difference

1. Risk Management Strategy and Programs

In consultation with investors and senior management, leads development, implementation and continuous improvement of the organization's risk management, claims administration and loss prevention strategies and programs in a manner that fulfills the strategic goals of the organization while ensuring compliance with provincial and federal laws and accreditation standards related to health & safety, security and risk management and setting appropriate and tolerable levels of risk acceptance and mitigation across the organization.

2. Risk Management Standards

In consultation with investors and senior management, develops, communicates and oversees implementation of organizations standards as they relate to risk management activities across all asset classes in accordance with the organizations requirements; develops and implements systems, policies and procedures for the identification, collection and analysis of risk related information within the organization as well as recommend methods to minimize potential risks/liabilities to the organization; provides recommendations and counsel to management with regards to property level actions.

3. Continuous Improvement

Leads and oversees collection, analysis, and maintenance of data concerning injuries, claims, worker's compensation, and other risk-related information in a proactive manner with the intention of continuous improvement and minimization of potential risks/liabilities to the organization and assisting with business decision making.

4. Risk Audits

Leads, plans and oversees performance of risk audits to ensure all functions and sites are in compliance with the organization's risk management programs and policies, provincial and federal legislation and in line with the corporate budget requirements and improve efficiency of the organization's information technology systems.

5. Risk Assessment and Planning

Contributes to the assessment of operational risks associated with existing and emerging operations and provides risk management, asset protection and general insurance assistance and counsel to various business units.

6. Health and Safety

Manages, advises, and supports the organization's health, safety, and security programs and risk prevention measures for various workplace hazards. Provides recommendations where necessary. Ensures that health and safety compliance training is up-to-date.

7. Management and Development of Staff

Is responsible for hiring, on-the-job training, managing and coaching of risk management and claims administration staff; determines human resource levels required and builds a business case for the growth of the functional area.

Any other job related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.

The Expertise You'll Bring
  • Bachelors Degree in a related field (e.g. Business Administration, Risk Management or Public Health Policy) or equivalent
  • Minimum of 10 years related experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal and provincial laws and regulations and accreditation standards in risk management
  • Demonstrated experience applying regulatory standards and risk case law to business processes related to risk management practices
  • Demonstrated knowledge of statistical and financial analysis, data collection, and data presentation
  • Working knowledge of MS Office applications.


Core Competencies
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Good negotiation and influencing skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to professionally operate at all levels of the organization.


Preferred Qualifications and Experience
  • Fellow in Risk Management (FRM) or Canadian Risk Management (CRM) Designation.


Why You'll Love Working at Morguard
At Morguard, we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:
  • A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and safety.
  • Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across North America.
  • A competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your family.
  • Support for work-life balance, along with accessible employment practices that meet AODA requirements.


Annualized Base Salary Range: $140,000-$155,000 CAD.

Pay Equity

The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered may vary and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, skills, certifications, internal pay equity and business needs.

Locations Morguard Head Office-55 City Centre Drive, L5B 1M3 Mississauga, ON Employment type Full-time

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